Could it be... some clear skies in SE QLD?

naskies (Dave) · #1 12-03-2013, 11:35 PM

I don't want to get too excited, but the forecasts seem to be predicting some possible clear skies in SE QLD for this Fri/Sat night???

I've yet to do *any* proper DSO imaging in 2013... here's hoping!

RickS (Rick) · #2 12-03-2013, 11:41 PM

That'd be right, Dave. I probably need to work all weekend to catch up before I go away

strongmanmike (Michael) · #3 12-03-2013, 11:47 PM

Ha, weather, will be the death of us

...my fingers are crossed for you, as I am discovering tonight though, fortunes can change

Mike

allan gould · #4 13-03-2013, 12:16 AM

I'm all set up with some new gear from Moonlight for the refractor to test and I want to do a new mosaic of about nine panels in Virgo. Here is hoping.

asimov (John) · #5 13-03-2013, 01:05 AM

As I type this it's peeing with rain lol. All I can say is I HOPE it'll be CLEAR!

cybereye (Mario) · #6 13-03-2013, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan gould

I'm all set up with some new gear from Moonlight...

Allan, please don't mention new gear - the cloud & rain gods are easily displeased!!!

I too have seen the forecast for Friday & Saturday night - the only drama will be the Moon but I'm going to image anyway!!!

Cheers,
Mario

DavidTrap (David) · #7 13-03-2013, 07:08 AM

Will you people shut up and stop tempting fate!!!!!!!!

DT

supernova1965 (Warren) · #8 13-03-2013, 08:32 AM

Shhhhhhhhhuuuuush not to loud. You will scare the good weather away. Now go outside turn around three times and spit.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #9 13-03-2013, 10:01 AM

I can guarantee clear skies for Saturday night as I will be away and unable to set up.

DavidTrap (David) · #10 13-03-2013, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supernova1965

Now go outside turn around three times and spit.

Like!

DT

naskies (Dave) · #11 13-03-2013, 04:07 PM

Mum's the word!!

allan gould · #12 13-03-2013, 06:18 PM

Shhhhhhh!

LewisM · #13 13-03-2013, 08:11 PM

New CCD - check
New custom made adapter for focal reducer to CCD - check

We are screwed. Nice thought though, thanks Dave

RobF (Rob) · #14 13-03-2013, 09:05 PM

Yes, but tonight is supposed to be clear too isn't it?
Onshore moisture is always very tough for the models this time of year. Sigh.

PeterM · #15 13-03-2013, 11:32 PM

And it is....nice clear night for SN hunting!
Peter

hotspur (Chris) · #16 14-03-2013, 04:51 PM

WOW!,best day in S.E QLD for around six weeks!,gorgeous sun! the sky looked like the sky shots from "Ferris Buller's day off",now if I can just remember how to get this vixen purring again.Had to do major work around the observatory to get the roof off-sprayed a bit off WD 40 on wheels and rails,and its still looking good.

whzzz28 (Nathan) · #17 14-03-2013, 10:18 PM

Nice clear night out here! first in a long time.

Sadly i have to work tomorrow so scope will have to wait.
Rest of the weekends weather is looking good though.

DavidTrap (David) · #18 14-03-2013, 10:19 PM

Hope cyclone Tim stays in the tropics for a couple more nights...

I'm heading up to Leyburn after work tomorrow - have the car packed already. Lots of chores planned for Saturday.

Great to hear you've been out in your observatory again Chris.

DT

asimov (John) · #19 14-03-2013, 10:26 PM

Bugger. It's been the best day today I've seen in yonks WITH good seeing on dusk so I leaves the scope out for Saturn later on and you guessed it, wall to wall cloud.

naskies (Dave) · #20 14-03-2013, 11:56 PM

Clear skies here on the Brissie south side since dusk - such a beautiful sight!

I'm very tempted to head out to Leyburn too, but have a bit too much to do for an overnight trip (including two exams in the next two weeks).

I may just do some narrowband from the backyard if the weather holds up.