well looking more to the forecast - i think i will be definitely flying to SUNNY brissy, but its at the cost of most of my gear staying home. i rather see it then not at all
I know that there will be solar filtered scopes setup at the Brisbane Planetarium (Mt Coot-tha) and at the Queensland Museum. The Brisbane Astronomical Society will be making these scopes available for all who wish to get involved and take the time to have a look. I am certain you would be welcomed to help out.
I will be setting up at my Son's school. If the weather is clear and everything goes to plan we hope to have around 600 people see the transit.
I know that there will be solar filtered scopes setup at the Brisbane Planetarium (Mt Coot-tha) and at the Queensland Museum. The Brisbane Astronomical Society will be making these scopes available for all who wish to get involved and take the time to have a look. I am certain you would be welcomed to help out.
I will be setting up at my Son's school. If the weather is clear and everything goes to plan we hope to have around 600 people see the transit.
Regards,
Stu.
if, just if , i happen to fly up late tuesday night is there access to mt coot-tha - never been there. I would need to polar align and setup before the sun comes up. may probably end up sleeping in the car for a early 4am start? but this is of course all very academic until sunday nights weather forecast
if, just if , i happen to fly up late tuesday night is there access to mt coot-tha - never been there. I would need to polar align and setup before the sun comes up. may probably end up sleeping in the car for a early 4am start? but this is of course all very academic until sunday nights weather forecast
Yes, there is easy access and dedicated carparks for the Planetarium and the Lookout at Mt-Cootha. The Planetarium is part of the Botanical Gardens complex at the base of the Mt-Cootha. The Lookout is next to the Summit Restaurant & Cafe and offers views of the City. The speed limit is 50km/h and it is a good idea to stick to it as the police like to set up speed traps on the road to the top. Both sites are popular and the public will be interested in what you are doing.
This is the site that some BAS members will be setting up to assist the Planetarium with the expected large numbers of public. Careful placement of the scope will be needed to catch the transit from beginning to end. 1st & 2nd at approx 18deg altitude. 3rd & 4th at approx 24deg altitude.
The Lookout has good views to the North and very good views to the East and South. The Western horizon is parially blocked by trees and a small pagoda. The 3rd & 4th contacts will occur at 24 deg altitude. I cannot be certain that you will catch it without having to move.
Just made my dodgy cardboard and solar film cover for my camera lens. Aim to get a pic as it all starts, then later, when in town and all set up, hopefully an image through the scope.
This is an image just taken through the solar film - hoping venus will stand out quite nicely.
Currently insanely jealous of everyone not living in Sydney. The sky is a sheet of grey. And I am refusing to believe what any of the weather reports are telling me.
Will still be setting up at Yeronga AFL Club grounds, will get the whole transit from start to finish.
Won't be there early enough for a polar alignment or any stars either. just have to rely on GPS and adjust it.
Got lots of visitors coming along.
Will you share pics and data of transit with Italy?
Hi everybody! I represent a group of Italian stargazers who will be watching the transit from the southern tip of Italy. We will be able to watch just the last hour, when the sun will rise above our horizon. Does anybody in Australia or elsewhere want to share pics, so we can play at measuring the AU? We also have a couple of high school students who will be happy to get involved in it. We will be taking pics every 5 min (6:00; 6:05 etc) and we also take the time of the 3rd and 4th contact. Our location is at 37°55' N and 16° 00' E, approx. Let us know, ciao
Whoa I can see it really well just with the solar glasses!!!!
I have the Canon 1100D taking pics thru my 10" dob, but for me, nothing beats the view of eyeballing it straight with the glasses.
What an exhilarating experience!
if the weather is nicer there
Watching through a spottingscope with Baader film at work, it looks stunning 
