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Old 18-11-2012, 09:45 PM
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Just looked out the window again. Clear sky overhead with lightning near the horizon. Reminds me of the first time I ever came to Australia, which was 11 years ago almost to the day. I went to WA to see the Leonid meteor shower. On the big night there were storms in the distance while it was clear overhead. Unfortunately the storms caught up with us before the meteors reached their peak and I missed a great show. The bonus was that I came to Sydney a few days later and met my now wife!
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Old 19-11-2012, 08:32 AM
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Yeah Adrian, exactly what I saw approaching me! Massive wall of cloud from the south, was incredible watching its speed but it actually didnt rain out our way. Just lots of wind. Actually cleared up real nice after about 30 minutes. But I didn't take the scope back out though.

Morton, that is a nice bonus for missing the Leonids!
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Old 19-11-2012, 08:54 AM
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Hope Alex is ok if he's out there somewhere.
Nothing I can really add,

Windy last night to blow a dog off its chain, yet the dawn was calm & clear. <sigh>

I'm hoping for a clear night tonight to have a go at the SN one last time before the Moon kills it off. Saw it last week in my whee 8" f/4 dobbie - real challenge to identify 1365 these days from home. This is a good photo taken by cometcatcher to help star hop to it:

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/a...e.php?a=125519

If I can I'll look at using the 17.5" & do a sketch. We all know my chances though...
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Old 28-11-2012, 06:30 PM
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December, anyone?? I might be able to do weekend of 14/15/16
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Old 28-11-2012, 09:01 PM
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That weekend will hopefully suit me too.
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Old 28-11-2012, 10:10 PM
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Sounds good to me. But we all have to remember to contribute for the slab of beer for owner. We also need to ask his permission
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Old 04-12-2012, 09:15 PM
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Spoke with Rod about December 15. Alas for us the Airfield won't be available to us on that date,

Yeah, I know, it's gonna be a crystal clear night...
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Old 04-12-2012, 09:57 PM
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Any other options?
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Old 04-12-2012, 11:29 PM
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There are two out that way, Mount Blackheath lookout and Hargraves lookout. Both are off the same road from Blackheath and only a fork in the road splits them, one to the north and the latter to the south.

Which is better? Hargraves has a wider aspect of the sky, but very exposed. Mt Blackheath's east is obstructed by trees, but it is more sheltered and has a couple of fire places, which are most welcome in the depths of winter. Hargraves also has more of Katoomba's sky glow, Mt Blackheath bugger all.

Both are also very isolated. Roos are a concern also at both while driving to and from each! Which then? Toss of a coin really.

I can't make the date, . Work reach's its busiest for me before Christmas then. <sigh> Another long wait for me...
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Old 05-12-2012, 12:11 PM
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Just realised I'm out the night before. Won't get two free passes in the same weekend...
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Old 05-12-2012, 02:50 PM
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Best I can hope for is from home this weekend. Oh well, take what we can take, eh.
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