New Moon observing Central Coast Pony Club....Aug / Sept. - Page 7

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #**121** 19-09-2008, 07:52 PM

Me

iceman (Mike) · #**122** 20-09-2008, 06:09 AM

I'm a likely starter, though won't be there until 8ish.

Deeno · #**123** 20-09-2008, 07:37 AM

I have a wedding to go to this arvo.
Would like to come up if anyone is up there but, it will be quite late and probably won't bring a scope.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**124** 20-09-2008, 11:00 AM

Key is in the letterbox boys

can whoever is going to pick it up let me know cause i have a message for them

also
there will be equipment set up on the ground ready for an event to-morrow - please don't move it etc.

and don't forget to turn the water off - apparently we have forgotten a couple of times (probably me !)

geoff

gb_astro · #**125** 20-09-2008, 11:09 AM

Can't make it tonight but 27th is OK.

Greg.

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #**126** 20-09-2008, 01:11 PM

Key boy will be there 6-6:30pm

Rodstar (Rod) · #**127** 20-09-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gmbfilter

Key boy will be there 6-6:30pm

If I come, I will need to set up early to cool the mirror down....that timing sounds good Geoff!

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #**128** 20-09-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RB

LOL Geoff looks like I'll have to take a pic of me and my scope in front of the clubhouse for you.

Oh dear, are your serious ?
You mean the time you take your scope, I aint gunna be there ?

Rodstar (Rod) · #**129** 20-09-2008, 06:11 PM

Leaving now!

iceman (Mike) · #**130** 21-09-2008, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the company guys. Was just me, Rod, Geoff and John Bambury.

Conditions weren't great, the sky wasn't very dark and the seeing was pretty ordinary.

But it was nice to get out there with the scope for the first time in months and the company is always worth the effort.

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #**131** 21-09-2008, 08:34 AM

Another good night.
For me It was great to share some time with such a bunch of experienced observers

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #**132** 21-09-2008, 09:52 AM

me thinks any time spent ironing out the kinks is time well spent Mike

now if only next weekend will deliver for us unfortunates, that couldn't make it this week

did you get all the dust off The Mary Rose Rod ?

geoff

Rick Petrie · #**133** 21-09-2008, 10:59 AM

Glad you guys enjoyed last night. I was another unfortunate last night,

however like Geoff said, hoping next weekend will deliver and hopefully have another toy to play with by then.
Cheers

RB (Andrew) · #**134** 21-09-2008, 12:50 PM

Sorry I had to pull out last night guys, I told John.B I'd be there around 8pm but I was still feeling crook and very tired so had an early one instead.

Have to catch up next time.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #**135** 21-09-2008, 06:49 PM

Sounds like an enjoyable night , even thought the seing wasn't real good.

Cant wait till next weekend to get together again.
See ya there.

Oh........ and I hope you are feeling better for then RB........

Geoffro

bones · #**136** 22-09-2008, 01:23 PM

G'day all. I couldn't make last weekend - had other plans which were cancelled when my son got crook. Unfortunately, I can't make it this weekend. I'm Mr Mum again as my wife's away for the weekend. She always seems to go away when it's a new moon weekend. Not her fault - requirements for a course she's studying. I hope the weather and seeing is good for all. By the way Rick, what's the new toy??

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #**137** 22-09-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bones

G'day all. I couldn't make last weekend - had other plans which were cancelled when my son got crook. Unfortunately, I can't make it this weekend. I'm Mr Mum again as my wife's away for the weekend. She always seems to go away when it's a new moon weekend. Not her fault - requirements for a course she's studying. I hope the weather and seeing is good for all. By the way Rick, what's the new toy??

Bring your son.
It will help bring down our average observing age

Rick Petrie · #**138** 22-09-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gmbfilter

Bring your son.
It will help bring down our average observing age

I didn't know you were that old Geoff-So now we know the cause of our 'average' ages.

The 'toy' Tony is a visual paracorr which I hope will make views to the edge of the FOV a little clearer for us 'Old age observers'.

Cheers Rick

Rodstar (Rod) · #**139** 22-09-2008, 06:53 PM

Thanks for the company - John, Geoff and Mike!

Yes, like Mike, I was pleased to dowse myself in starshine...it had been 6 weeks since even observing from the backyard!

I had problems with my Argo Navis....for some reason the memory had been completely wiped, and notwithstanding John's valiant efforts, we could not get it sorted out. Ah well, a nice night of star-hopping ensued.

Not sure about whether I can make it this weekend....I will try my best to get a leave pass.

Hope you are feeling better Andrew. Always nice to see you, when you are able to get there!

Rick Petrie · #**140** 23-09-2008, 06:18 PM

Looking like Saturday could be a definite goer according to the weather Gods.

Opps sorry I didn't check in with you GTB. What's it really going to be like?
Looking forward to catching up to all. Can't believe I've missed the last two.
Cheers