Northern Rivers 2012

[glenc (Glen)]

Does anyone want to observe this Saturday night?
It is dark from 7pm to 11pm. DST starts on Sunday.

[GrahamL]

yep I'd like to try Glen , I'm sure I have nothing on this weekend

cheers graham

[Judith]

Thanks Glen I'll be there.
Forecast for Tenterfield is not looking at all promising
Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

Graham and Judith
Look forward to seeing you.
Glen

I have been researching southern IC objects.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=97328

[glenc (Glen)]

It is 75% clear and hazy. I will update this at sunset.

[GrahamL]

Hi Glen

fair bit of high cloulds been creeping on in from the NE last hour or two
I might pass on tonight , next week maybe ?

good luck with tonight , I'm going back to the shed and telescope building

[Judith]

Hi Glen

I'm still keen if you are and IF the cloud blows away. I'll look for an update in a little while.....

Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

It is not looking good.

[Judith]

okay .... maybe next weekend ..... is Tenterfield still a possibility?

[glenc (Glen)]

We are going to Roseneath Station this weekend if it is fine.
Let me know if you want to join us.

Roseneath Station lies 70km west of Tenterfield on the Dumaresq River which forms part of the border between New South Wales and Queensland.
An historic property of 6,500 acres it was once the home of the Bruxner family (hence Bruxner Highway).
http://www.roseneathstation.com.au/g...tml#Contact_Us

[glenc (Glen)]

It was very windy on the way to Roseneath. There was even snow at Guyra on Friday morning.
On Friday night it cleared at about 11pm. Saturday night was perfect.

Two of the favourite objects were
The Veil nebulae http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100916.html
and NGC 1365 http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100820.html
The Z shape in 1365 was obvious in the 16".

[Lismore Bloke (Paul)]

I can do no more than repeat the reply I sent to Judith:

The skies, location, company, scope and expert guidance were all wonderful.

Did me the world of good.

Paul

[GrahamL]

I thought of you guys friday night ,.. brieflly , ,,that was a cold bit of evening if I remember right ?

How was the location ? , it looks a great place , affordable and great people I always find at farmstays .

cheers graham

btw anywhere to go for a paddle in a canoe there ?

[glenc (Glen)]

It was cold till the wind died, but a great place for astronomy.
Good beds and you can canoe too.

[Judith]

As well as the time at Mt Carbine for the eclipse, I have just booked a couple of nights at Port Douglas and a snorkelling trip to the outer reef. Now I'm REALLY starting to get excited! Just hope the car makes it up there....

Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

It might be fine on Monday or Tuesday night.

[Judith]

Glen I'm back at work on Monday so wouldn't be up for a late night but would love to come out for an hour or two.

love the quote from Simon and Garfunkel!

Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

Tuesday night looks good @ 9pm.
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/nsw/no...ailed-forecast

[Judith]

Will have to decline Tuesday night Glen - its getting dark a bit late for me on a work night.

Hope you have a good night.

Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

I will start a new thread called NSW Northern Rivers 2013.