Blue Mountains- Katoomba Airfield Dec. 3rd

[mithrandir (Andrew)]

Try this google maps link. Directions from the GWH opposite Katoomba Hospital to the airport.

StreetView goes all the way to the airport gate.

[Manav (Yugant)]

now I know where to turn lol

[mental4astro (Alexander)]

Looking real good for tonight!

I'm looking at getting there between 7:30 & 8pm. Might bring 2 scopes, my dobbie & an SCT to track the moon.

Any problems, the Airfield's number is 4788 1174.

[Manav (Yugant)]

Ohh my God I'd love to come but I have commitments early morning Sunday!

I wish I had another shot at watching 47 Tuc

Such is life.....

[dulwich.hill (James)]

Thanks Alex,

What a fantastic clear night and what a great turn out!

Refractors, Reflectors, SCTs everywhere!

Gorgeous Jupiter, Moon, M42, 47 Tuc and Fornax galaxies.

Anyone take any photos?

James

[AG Hybrid (Adrian)]

Originally Posted by dulwich.hill

Anyone take any photos?

I think you have a particularly interesting photo of the moon to share with us don't you

[Vegeta (Ibrahim)]

New scopes and eyepieces to look through. it was great, The orion nebula and 47 Tuc were probably the best objects.

the 17" was the boss

[ArcaneMagik (Craig)]

Great night!

Thanks for hosting it Alex, and great to see people again.

I enjoyed myself greatly, and got to see some great targets; especially Io disappearing behind Jupiter early on in the night. Given how much the Moon was washing things out, I saw more than I ever have on some of the bright targets.

It's amazing how experience enhances the how activity.