Canberra Spontaneous Dark Knights (Casdak)

[bloodhound31]

You will bring it along to our first get together so we can all see how it runs?

Baz.

[bloodhound31]

Doesn't look good tonight. Then again, the radar lied to us last night too....

Current Weather Situation and Future Developments
A ridge to the north will weaken as a broad trough of low pressure to the south gradually moves north to lie over the region on Friday. Showers associated with this trough will mostly clear as it weakens and moves to the south on Sunday. The next cold front will bring a return to unsettled conditions as it approaches early in the new week.

Forecast for Thursday
Fine apart from isolated showers about the western ranges. Partly cloudy with moderate westerly winds.

City Precis: Fine, partly cloudy.
City: Max 12
Tuggeranong: Max 12
Chance of rainfall: 10%

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

well, it was nice and clear last night mate ... i guess its a waiting game

[Octane (Humayun)]

I'll be free later tonight. I'm on call for work now, but, if we're not too far away it'll be fine.

I'd love to come along for the social aspect.

Regards,
Humayun

[bloodhound31]

Still covered here. I hope there is a clear night over the weekend. Still very keen.

Baz.

[bloodhound31]

That funny grey water vapour stuff you see when you look up has gone a funny sort of...black colour....now I can see these funny twinkly bright thingies....anyone know what they are?

Looks great tonight....moon setting in a 3 hours...

anyone up for a dark site tonight?

Baz.

[bloodhound31]

AAAARRRgghghh!! It's clouded over solid again!

Radar looks pretty clear...I reckon it must be a negative radar image.

Watching...waiting...checking every half hour.

[bloodhound31]

Ah well, half the night gone and still cloudy...again...

Calling it quits for tonight...

sigh...

[bloodhound31]

New moon coming up! You Canberra guys and gals got your gear in the front doorway ready to go?

Nights are looking cool and crisp. Minus 2 tonight and a late rising crescent.

This coming week could be very good!

Baz.

[Octane (Humayun)]

I'm in for this week, Barry.

Got a wedding to photograph on the 25th, but, the rest is all systems go.

Regards,
Humayun

[bloodhound31]

Great mate, we'll stay in touch.

Baz.

[bloodhound31]

OK, tonight is romping in with clarity and good seeing. If tomorrow night is the same, who's in?

I have a great site picked about 35 minutes drive from south Canberra.

Baz.

[bloodhound31]

Looks ok so far. Some cloud on the radar coming from the west though. Will keep watch. Anyone interested? Might head out around 8:30/9pm...

Baz

[Octane (Humayun)]

Baz, I'm booked tonight, sorry.

By the way, do you have a spare battery to power a hungry laptop? Or, is there a 240V mains outlet near where you're proposing?

Regards,
Humayun

[bloodhound31]

I can bring along my converter that can turn your car battery into 240v..

[bloodhound31]

If tomorrow night is clear, anyone want to come out to a dark site? The moon won't be up until pretty late.

Baz.

[bloodhound31]

anyone?

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

Originally Posted by bloodhound31

anyone?

Hi Baz, sorry i have been so non-commital of late, my health has been awful, and i have had alot on my plate.

I cant make it tommorow, i have to getup early to go to an urgent appointment, so its an early night for me, even if the sky is clear.

soz mate, one of these days ...

[Octane (Humayun)]

Baz, I'd be up for it if I hadn't got food poisoning.

I've been vomiting since 8 PM last night. Got no sleep. And, can't keep any food down.

Hopefully, we'll make it out one of these nights, soon.

Regards,
Humayun

[bloodhound31]

Thats not good guys. I will have a prayer for you that you recovery quickly and fully.

I am heading out now so you may be seeing some new time-lapses soon.

I'm all excited!!!

Baz.