Ten Chain Hill New Moon nights

[Tandum (Robin)]

Originally Posted by AlexN

Outstanding! Hows the QHY9 treating you? Getting some good data flowing?

For that matter, what's everyone shooting?

Say Hi to everyone for me!

It's all cooking nicely. Clouds are rolling in now though, last drinks I think

10minute Ha's are amazingly clean...

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I've packed up and am now planted on the couch processing.
Lost a few subs, I'm down an hours worth.
But I was very fussy with what I kept. You only want to stack the best of the best.
Hope you all managed to capture something special this evening.

[AlexN]

Originally Posted by Tandum

It's all cooking nicely. Clouds are rolling in now though, last drinks I think

10minute Ha's are amazingly clean...

You're shooting NB from dark skies? Okaaay then Shame the clouds are rolling in on you Still crystal clear here.. I've got 5hrs L and 30m R G B on my target... got another 20mins till it crosses the meridian... Think I'll take a stab at a quick Omega Cent to finish off the night..

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

I've packed up and am now planted on the couch processing.
Lost a few subs, I'm down an hours worth.
But I was very fussy with what I kept. You only want to stack the best of the best.
Hope you all managed to capture something special this evening.

Its always best practice to intensely scrutinize the data... better to have 2.5hrs of amazing data than 3.5 of a mixture between amazing and semi-nice..

I lost an hours worth last night... I was wondering why the guider was making multiple pixel guiding corrections.. then I remembered the step that I forgot.. Polar Alignment.. (Apparently that's important! )

Looking forward to seeing what everyone's caught for tonight...

JJJ - You'll be happy to know that this time around I'll be taking a nap before I try my hand at processing

[ozstronomer (Geoff)]

Peter,

You turned on some great weather last night... Matt and I had a great night.

Thanks for your hospitality, hope to make it next time, especially hope the weather is as good.

With the fantastic seeing I expect the images to be awesome and thanks to everyone for the great company.

Cheers Geoff

[RobF (Rob)]

Originally Posted by ozstronomer

Peter,

You turned on some great weather last night... Matt and I had a great night.

Thanks for your hospitality, hope to make it next time, especially hope the weather is as good.

With the fantastic seeing I expect the images to be awesome and thanks to everyone for the great company.

Cheers Geoff

Same thoughts here! Great night - thanks Peter and cheers everyone that was there.

[Tandum (Robin)]

Yep Cheers Pete, how did those fifty 50 shots come out?

Geoff, you took one of my extension cords when you packed up. It's a grey one, I'll get it off you next time.

[fo.manush]

Peter,

Thanks for Saturday night from us aswell.

The weather was excellent and the seeing was very good.

Can't wait till the next time.

[pmrid (Peter)]

Well, February is definitely looking like a photon-free zone.
The 28-day forecast chances of rain says:



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Chance of rainfall within districtnil
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Spare a thought for the trees and the cows. Their need is greater than ours!!

Peter

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

We're copping it tonight/this morning aren't we.
Ex tropical cyclone Olga is upon us.
The wind is so strong it's driving the rain through closed windows.
I reckon there'll be some flash flooding around.
Wonder if the schools will be open??

[DavidTrap (David)]

Sorry, I just bought a second hand scope.

However, in my defence - I don't yet have a suitable mount for it to ride upon - so does it really count?

DT

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

LOL
I've bought a light box and dew heaters.

[DavidTrap (David)]

My wife tells me my new scope has just been delivered - unfortunately she can't tell me if the box rattles or not...

DT

[pmrid (Peter)]

Originally Posted by DavidTrap

Sorry, I just bought a second hand scope.

However, in my defence - I don't yet have a suitable mount for it to ride upon - so does it really count?

DT

Good on ya' DT. It looks like you're going to have plenty of time to practice with it before pointing it at a DSO. It's a reflector isn't it? A Newtonian? Try teaching yourself how to collimate while you have the chance. Also, and because you'll have plenty of time, you could also try learning how to mix the perfect margarita, boot-scoot and crochet.
Peter

[DavidTrap (David)]

Peter

It's a 4 inch Tak refractor - hopefully won't need collimation...

Not sure about crocheting???? What do you boys and girls get up to out at your observatory???

DT

[AlexN]

I can't speak for everyone, but I enjoy walking around the field at Peter's place, socializing and drinking many an ale I'm quite surprised that I've ever got a good image out there.. I don't think I've ever been there and not drank myself silly hahaha..

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I go for the science.

[AlexN]

Oh.. yes.. me too... Thats what I meant to say?! what did I say? Bah who cares, I'm off to get a beer..

[Davros (Lauren)]

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

I go for the science.

Its all about the science

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

And the socializing of course.
And how better to socialize than over a couple of drinks.

[Tandum (Robin)]

You call that moonshine you had a drink !!!
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