North Casino NSW Fri 15/9 - Page 2

CoombellKid · #21 15-09-2006, 06:08 PM

Pretty much the same here now, You guy's are more than welcome to come
out here next friday night? if you like. I wont be able to go anywhere, but I
still be able to observe and will be if the conditions are good.

The driveway should be accessible by then lol

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

GrahamL · #22 15-09-2006, 06:16 PM

maybe a sneaky peak from home tonight much later .. looks like rain still about though.. check out the new observing platform the councils
made for me

... casino in the distance @ 6.00 pm

CoombellKid · #23 16-09-2006, 04:33 AM

Cleared here around 20:30 and become patchy again around midnight.
Pretty muddy up there though. Trying to catch Saturn this morning.

regards,CS

Rob

glenc (Glen) · #24 16-09-2006, 08:27 AM

It cleared up here too.
Saw 59 objects with my binoculars between 12:45 and 1:45 am.
28 of those were galaxies.
See Observations for a list of things I saw.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=13380

GrahamL · #25 21-09-2006, 04:25 PM

hi glen /rob

did you want to try again this weekend ?

glenc (Glen) · #26 21-09-2006, 06:29 PM

I think Rob wants it at his place???
That's ok with me.

CoombellKid · #27 21-09-2006, 06:43 PM

Yup! you guy's are more than welcome to come out here, as I cant go
anywhere. The only problem is it would have to be Saturday night. I
hope that's ok.

regards,CS

Rob
PS: I've doberised my newt today will be giving it a whirl tonight. My neck
is over that dang EQ5 mount.

glenc (Glen) · #28 22-09-2006, 06:37 AM

Rob
CU Saturday night if its clear.

Graham
If you can't make it to Robs tomorrow you can come here tonight.

Tried to contact Alex but no luck so far.

Did the slab for my 3x3m observatory last Wednesday.
The picture below shows the view to the south.

CoombellKid · #29 22-09-2006, 12:10 PM

Glen,

You more than welcome to invite any of the other locals that might
like to come out here. Includding you Graham it will be nice to meet
you.

The slab is looking good!! just need some walls and it located a further
25kms south lol.... you can put the walls on it first. Oh and that 10" dob
that you may not need after next month : )

regards,CS

PS: I used my new modified dob last night for the first time. I have to tell
ya!!! I'm loving this sit down astronomy stuff already. It's only taken me
4.5-5yrs to figure that one out. And the ability to point anywhere an shoot
_without_ having to twist the darn OTA so the ep is in a useable possy.

glenc (Glen) · #30 22-09-2006, 03:25 PM

Just had an email from Alex.
Might go up there tomorrow night.

GrahamL · #31 22-09-2006, 04:29 PM

saturday night I'm free sort of .. I might have to work sunday so
I'll see how things pan out tommorow ,how far/where are you from casino rob?

Thats looking good glen ,that mound needed something built on it

whats going inside it?

glenc (Glen) · #32 22-09-2006, 05:14 PM

Will get a 12" dob on 20/10.

CoombellKid · #33 23-09-2006, 07:36 AM

Hi Graham,

Sent you a PM for directions to get to here!

if anyone else is local and would like to come out. Let me know and
I will PM you the details.

regards,CS sunny days

Days

xelasnave · #34 23-09-2006, 09:01 AM

Tonight is looking good. There is a fair bit of haze down low(I am on the river flat at moment) I am hopeful that it will not be a problem. I will be here until this afternoon, I will go up home about 3-30 and let you know before I go if it looks crook.. I will be out for a while so organise what you like and I will be back later.
alex

CoombellKid · #35 23-09-2006, 11:23 AM

we were abit smokey here yesterday, not too bad today. Am able to spot
12+ surface filiments on o'l Sol this morning. Yesterday I could barely get
focus.

Anyways chap's, looks like my place is out tonight. Looks like we might
have a baby on the way

and cant guarantee we'll be here. Graham
I think Glen is heading out to Alex place tonight, check with Glen or Alex.

Have fun where ever you are

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

xelasnave · #36 23-09-2006, 11:46 AM

Back here again, does look very hazey but there is a good breeze so it will blow it away. I hope.
alex

GrahamL · #37 23-09-2006, 02:18 PM

best of luck rob

, babies now that takes me back, 89 was our last
I went to the vet and got fixed up soon after

alex is a little far for me with work tommorow so
I'll have a slash at golf out wardell this arve and take the scope along
a friend has been wanting to have a look for a while.
been very smokey all this week down on the coast.. not a cloud in sight though

so have a good night guys

glenc (Glen) · #38 24-09-2006, 06:16 AM

Went up to Alex's place last night.
It was clear and very dark.
The top of the hill has good horizons.
Looked at lots of DSOs with his 12" dob.
Used my UHC filter for some nebulae.
There was a nice carpet snake in the bathroom.
It was 100km from my place, the last 10km gravel.

GrahamL · #39 24-09-2006, 09:26 AM

sounds a good night guys
hows the 12" compare to your 10" glen ?

30 knot winds chased me inside early .

glenc (Glen) · #40 24-09-2006, 10:20 AM

12" is brighter.
Look forward to getting mine.