Central Coast Observing - 8th December - Page 6

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #**101** 07-12-2007, 10:14 PM

On ya Deeno, see ya there.

netwolf · #**102** 07-12-2007, 11:52 PM

Its finally clear and i am to tired..

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**103** 08-12-2007, 12:17 AM

then you better have an early nite and change your plans for to-morrow back to coming to the pony club Fahim

geoff

iceman (Mike) · #**104** 08-12-2007, 07:33 AM

I setup for the ISS pass this morning, got up at 4am and it was cloudy.. and wet! Dew was horrific!

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**105** 08-12-2007, 09:45 AM

twas clear out here at 2am - not too wet - there was a slight breeze

so i went to bed early in anticipation of to-nite

think we got a bit of a southerly around 3am

geoff

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #**106** 08-12-2007, 10:10 AM

C'mon Fahim, We'll all see you there.

Rodstar (Rod) · #**107** 08-12-2007, 10:54 AM

I couldn't believe my eyes last night, was putting the dog out for a leak before locking up, and saw pristine heavens. Nothing was going to stop me! On with the observing gear, and out into the backyard for an impromptu session. I had a nice time with the Mary Rose for about 90 mins until some winds blew up and spoilt the fun.

Man, am I suffering withdrawal symptoms!?

I didn't do any "serious observing", just patrolled some of the gems at this time of year. M42 almost knocked my socks off and the LMC put on a fine show. Ahhhhh, I am a happy man.

I hope we get some decent skies tonight.

iceman (Mike) · #**108** 08-12-2007, 12:25 PM

Clearing now, ahead of another storm this arvo. Hopefully it'll clear up after the storm.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**109** 08-12-2007, 12:32 PM

what is this "hopefully" bit Mike ?

of course it will - trust me

and for gods sake - WILL SOMEONE BRING A TELESCOPE this year !

anyone remember what happened last years xmas get to-gether ?

geoff

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #**110** 08-12-2007, 01:16 PM

Geoff, what time are you going to be there? do you think the grass will be dry enough to mow?

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #**111** 08-12-2007, 01:22 PM

This Geoff # 4 will be there at 6 pm.

Its hard to say about the grass.
If there is a breeze up there it might be dry and OK to cut.
Otherwise if ithe grass is long, with no breeze, it may be very moist indeed.
A bit of sun on the coast now and some blue sky.....

Updated forecast is looking good.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**112** 08-12-2007, 03:32 PM

i hope to be there around 5pm Geoff

just getting ready to leave now - about 4ish anyway

geoff

iceman (Mike) · #**113** 08-12-2007, 03:46 PM

I just mowed our grass, wasn't too bad. Though not as long as the pony club will be

Come over cloudy here again now

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #**114** 08-12-2007, 04:13 PM

Probably wont get away until 6:30ish, see you then

Rodstar (Rod) · #**115** 08-12-2007, 04:24 PM

I am going to hold back to see what the weather is doing before deciding how heavy or light to pack.....I may not be there until 7.30 or so (barring heavy rain, in which case, I might just watch a double header of The Bill instead).

RB (Andrew) · #**116** 08-12-2007, 04:36 PM

It doesn't look too promising ATM guys.

I don't think I can make it, it's a bit hard to justify getting away when the weather's looking like this, SWMBO won't believe me.......

iceman (Mike) · #**117** 08-12-2007, 05:52 PM

I'm making a decision around 7-7:30ish.

Keeping a watch on the satellite, but not looking good

a friend from Karate was going to come with me.. :cry:

noelo · #**118** 08-12-2007, 06:02 PM

I'm about to leave from Sydney and it looks ok-ish from here.
Is it clearing up anybit ?

jakob · #**119** 08-12-2007, 07:56 PM

I'll start packing.
Loks very mixed from here but what the heck!

iceman (Mike) · #**120** 08-12-2007, 10:00 PM

I wimped out.. the satellite shows clear but my head outside shows clouds.

I hope you have a good night. I'll be there during the week or next weekend, whenever it clears up!