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04-10-2013, 05:20 PM
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Deprived of starlight
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sydney
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Unfortunately "mostly" clear simply means less than 50% cloud cover. Currently the prediction is 45% cloud cover at 9pm and 34% at midnight.
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04-10-2013, 07:25 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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45-35% cloud cover... I could live with that. 7Timers not looking bad.
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04-10-2013, 07:38 PM
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Drifting from the pole
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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I've noticed a trend - the prediction for the cloud band is slipping forward, so it'll be interesting to see what they're predicting in the morning.
What happened to the run of clear nights we had? I though my cloud dodging days were over 
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05-10-2013, 03:10 AM
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Registered User
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We can't make it today, enjoy yourselves.
Les and Deb
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05-10-2013, 08:17 AM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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7 Timer is saying it will get better later into the night, But really bad early evening. Obviously to test our patience.
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05-10-2013, 09:59 AM
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Drifting from the pole
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Looks like my chances of seeing the Veil with the big scope evaporated into clouds 
What's the plan? Go or no-go?
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05-10-2013, 10:03 AM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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It won't be the first time an evening's started poorly, then changed into something spectacular. Could be ok a bit overcast - I can show those who wanted to try out my little GSTAR video camera before the sky clears & the serious business can start. Could be a late one.
I'll speak to the Oracal, and also check forecasts, & say by 3pm.
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05-10-2013, 10:15 AM
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Drifting from the pole
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Sweeeeeet....I'll load up da 'mobile and await the flag dropping...
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05-10-2013, 10:20 AM
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Alex,
Right now (10:15 am) it's clear to the east of me (northern beaches) but thin high cloud is moving in from the west, doesn't look good.
But the Katoomba webcam shows grey sky over the mountains - thin overcast.
Check the webcam before leaving.
Go/no-go will be 5 pm for me.
The BOM satellite photo (9:30 am this morning) shows bands of clouds with some sucker holes, extending far enough west to wipe out tonight and sunday night, so I really doubt its going to be much good.
Last edited by Wavytone; 05-10-2013 at 10:31 AM.
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05-10-2013, 10:36 AM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Gonna bring me lots of food and drink. I think Ill be out till 2-3 AM for this one. I need a decent dark sky fix.
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05-10-2013, 12:15 PM
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Ill now be coming... fingers crossed for clear skies.
Also a reminder that its double demerit tonight.
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05-10-2013, 12:57 PM
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Well I'm pulling the plug - I reckon it will be overcast - high cloud deck moving in.
The fireworks are a safer bet.
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05-10-2013, 01:14 PM
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Deprived of starlight
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Yep, fireworks for me too.
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05-10-2013, 01:44 PM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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Just got off blower to Rod. At the moment things are fine with some high cloud & wind coming from west. Mate of his just landed his plane at Parkes where is is beaut. Here's the kicker - forecast says will deteriorate late arvo, but Rod's nose tells him it will be fine.
I'm packing car ready to go, & will call Rod at 4pm to determine my final choice. For now, at 1:40pm, I getting ready for the night. Last word at 4pm.
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05-10-2013, 02:02 PM
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Ok... will try the webcam at the last gasp.
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05-10-2013, 02:19 PM
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Drifting from the pole
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Fireworks shmireworks
7Timer is predicting 3/4 cloudy at 22:00. That's better than this morning and good enough for me. I'm loading up and awaiting the signal.
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05-10-2013, 02:31 PM
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Ebotec Alpeht Sicamb
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I'm going to check back here at 4pm then. That leaves just enough time to pack the car and head off.
Cheers
Steffen.
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05-10-2013, 03:21 PM
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kids+wife+scopes=happyman
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Sorry folks, NO GOOD TONIGHT.
Another year gone to crap observing wise on the eastern seaboard.
Until next time,
Mental
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05-10-2013, 03:38 PM
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A Friendly Nyctophiliac
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mental4astro
Sorry folks, NO GOOD TONIGHT.
Another year gone to crap observing wise on the eastern seaboard.
Until next time,
Mental
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Ahh well damn.
Although perhaps we should not throw this long weekend away so quickly.
On an interesting side note. Tomorrow night looks good according to 7 timer. Looks like nearly all night is clear. If the airport is closed. Anyone for Hargraves Lookout?
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05-10-2013, 03:46 PM
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Interstellar Introvert
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I was about to say the same thing Adrian. What about tomorrow night?
Alex, would we be able to get access to the airfield tomorrow night instead? If not, I'm up for Hargraves tomorrow night.
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