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29-03-2014, 09:08 AM
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Interstellar Introvert
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Well, seeing some large areas of blue sky this morning, is this cloud finally breaking up and moving on?
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29-03-2014, 09:19 AM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroJason
Well, seeing some large areas of blue sky this morning, is this cloud finally breaking up and moving on?
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Look to the west....look to the west. It's about what's waiting for us in 12 hours that should be our concern.
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29-03-2014, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroJason
Well, seeing some large areas of blue sky this morning, is this cloud finally breaking up and moving on?
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If only it would move on. Forecasts have at least 99% cloud cover over katoomba for most of the night. 
http://www.accuweather.com/en/au/kat.../13062?hour=17
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29-03-2014, 09:30 AM
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Interstellar Introvert
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Yeah I've seen, but don't want to believe! I am just hoping for one of those miracles we have seen when we've been at Hargraves where the cloud just evaporates to nothing
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29-03-2014, 09:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroJason
Yeah I've seen, but don't want to believe! I am just hoping for one of those miracles we have seen when we've been at Hargraves where the cloud just evaporates to nothing |
When is the cut off? what time should we call it off?
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29-03-2014, 10:06 AM
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Hehe settle down... it's just a sucker hole...if the webcam is showing clear skies at 4:30 I'd consider going but I doubt that will be the case.
At 10:30 its showing patches of sun, patches of cloud maybe 50/50 and there's mist in the valleys so its awfully damp. Chances aren't great.
Last edited by Wavytone; 29-03-2014 at 10:33 AM.
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29-03-2014, 11:50 AM
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Drifting from the pole
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Gutted  Monday night is looking nice though 
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29-03-2014, 12:10 PM
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Hmm it could be better than I expected.
The Mt Boyce AWS is showing 6 knots westerly, if the westerly holds through the afternoon it should be a great clear night.
If it swings south - cloud will roll in.
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29-03-2014, 12:14 PM
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Drifting from the pole
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 Looks like high cloud of much of SE Australia
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29-03-2014, 12:54 PM
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Rod says things are looking up for us, with conditions improving by the minute. As I need to leave by 3pm, he will give me a last report on conditions. I'll post the yea or ney then.
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29-03-2014, 01:27 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mental4astro
Rod says things are looking up for us, with conditions improving by the minute. As I need to leave by 3pm, he will give me a last report on conditions. I'll post the yea or ney then.
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Wow good to hear. I'll be watching this space.
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29-03-2014, 02:45 PM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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Gone to crap :(
Sorry to say things have gone pear shaped up at the 'Mountians. The wind has changed direction to come from the south, and with it the cloud has rolled in.
Rod is happy to see about having us do something tomorrow night (Sunday) if things improve, and next Saturday too. I know Sunday is not ideal for most folks. Next Saturday we'll have as our next option.
Anyone like to go fishing tonight? I might head down to Coogee beach tonight to wet a line.
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29-03-2014, 02:53 PM
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Interstellar Introvert
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Oh well, never mind, that's very nice of Rod to invite us tomorrow night and next Saturday. I'm up for tomorrow night if everyone else is keen and the weather looks good. Also keen for next Saturday. I really need my dark sky fix! Enjoy the fishing Alex, looks like its a night watching footy for me!
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29-03-2014, 03:42 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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I don't think. Tomorrow is particularly viable either. Weather fore casts mention the same rubbish weather.
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29-03-2014, 04:22 PM
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Drifting from the pole
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Cheers to Rod for being so accommodating 
Tomorrow is out for me but next Saturday is a possibility.
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30-03-2014, 08:28 AM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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If things look good for tonight (Sunday), I'm heading up.
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30-03-2014, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Lindfield NSW
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Next Saturday will be perfect. I know this because i am committed to a concert at my kid's school. Have a great time with the scopes!
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30-03-2014, 09:38 AM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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Will look into coming next Saturday too.
Tonight I'm field testing a new project (fingers crossed for a clear sky). I'm hoping to have another scope for field testing next Saturday.
Anyone like to have a play with a new 12" scope? If you already use a GSO or Skywatcher dob, you will be in for a big surprise... 
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30-03-2014, 11:01 AM
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Interstellar Introvert
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Hey Alex yeah i think ill join you mate. ill bring my 10" skywatcher dob, keen to see your new creation. Might get there around 6ish?
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30-03-2014, 11:11 AM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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I'm aiming to get there for 5pm - got a bit to do before sunset.
Again, all depends on how the clouds go... 
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