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23-06-2014, 02:38 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
Posts: 1,598
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Don't worry Mort. We'll tell you all about how brilliant it was.
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Originally Posted by MortonH
Bugger. I am double booked - taking my daughter to a show at Luna Park at 4pm.
It's almost a year since I did any observing at a dark location  |
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23-06-2014, 02:39 PM
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Drifting from the pole
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 5,478
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I might even take some pics to taunt with too 
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23-06-2014, 02:43 PM
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Drifting from the pole
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 5,478
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Originally Posted by FieldsofLaura
I was thinking lots of layers, folding chairs and a sleeping bag to sit in in case it is completely freezing.
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Welcome Laura - couldn't agree more regarding layers and layers and layers ... and if there is a gentle breeze it can feel biting at this time of year. If you have a camping mat, bring that too as you'll be able to lay down on the ground with a little insulation...the Milky Way at this time of year is amazing 
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23-06-2014, 03:02 PM
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Deprived of starlight
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 3,912
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camelopardalis
Welcome Laura - couldn't agree more regarding layers and layers and layers ... and if there is a gentle breeze it can feel biting at this time of year. If you have a camping mat, bring that too as you'll be able to lay down on the ground with a little insulation...the Milky Way at this time of year is amazing |
I was quite shocked at how cold it is the first time I went. Basically dress as if you were going to Antarctica!
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23-06-2014, 06:17 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,008
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Am definitely in! Will bring Dob and imaging gear, and am staying near Lithgow for the weekend so less intense travel 
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23-06-2014, 10:00 PM
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currently procrastinating
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Mountain Creek, QLD
Posts: 54
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I'm in! Gonna bring the imaging equipment, binoculars and a few camping chairs
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23-06-2014, 10:20 PM
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Resident Rigel fanboy
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 538
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I am looking good for now unless otherwise
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24-06-2014, 12:42 AM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sydney
Posts: 132
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I'm 90% in, see you all there.. going to be cold! Hopefully this cold front will pass, blowing away any pollution, leaving beautiful clear crisp skies.
Victor.
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24-06-2014, 10:26 AM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Western Sydney, NSW
Posts: 537
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24-06-2014, 10:36 AM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,847
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Hi,
I can't make it either - my wife's birthday on the 28th. Pity, as I could have tried out my new Minitower II.
Never mind, I get to take it to Sussex Inlet next week, away from the town lights.
Cheers
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24-06-2014, 11:47 AM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
Posts: 1,598
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Geezz gonna have to get there early to get a nice spot on the concrete. Gonna be lots of extra people!
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24-06-2014, 01:02 PM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: sydney, australia
Posts: 5,005
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With there being several people imaging, would any of you mind if I hijack your scopes for a few minutes to take snapshots of a few different targets with my GSTAR camera? I have a 0.5X reducer too. Just four targets, Omega Cent. Eta Carina, Centaurus (or M83) & Grus Trio.
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24-06-2014, 01:23 PM
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Drifting from the pole
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 5,478
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It might take me a couple of hours to get my polar alignment setup  but you're welcome to use mine... if I bring my little refractor, we can suck in Eta Carinae without the reducer even
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24-06-2014, 02:01 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Terrigal NSW
Posts: 3,828
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24-06-2014, 09:54 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dulwich Hill, Australia
Posts: 116
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The Mewlon and I will be there too!
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25-06-2014, 10:03 AM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
Posts: 1,598
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dulwich.hill
The Mewlon and I will be there too!
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Hell yes! It's been too long since I've looked through it.
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25-06-2014, 10:24 AM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: sydney australia
Posts: 832
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you guys are gunna freeze ur butts off its snowing!!!!
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25-06-2014, 11:59 AM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Toongabbie, NSW
Posts: 1,598
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I'm less worried about snow. More worried about wind.
That, and clouds of course. Skippysky isn't suggest awesome conditions. Things may change over the next 3 days though.
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25-06-2014, 12:03 PM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: sydney, australia
Posts: 5,005
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Just spoke with Rod - snowed at Blackheath yesterday. Blooming cold alright. Wind today has died right down from yesterday, but as Adrian says, the next three days are what matters. A couple of the old pine trees there at Medlow Bath blew down over the highway yesterday too, blocking the road and brought down powerlines where the petrol station is.
Combustion heater's got plenty of fuel ready to go. Will be a popular meeting spot the heater on Saturday...
Geoff, you certainly have the good stuff going,
Folks, Geoff's post reminds me to mention not to forget your feet! Feet get real cold quickly, and make concentrating on the business at hand next to impossible. Keep your tootsies warm!
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25-06-2014, 01:41 PM
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Drifting from the pole
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 5,478
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We need the jetstream to calm down or foxtrot oscar
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