Cambroon 18/07/09

astroron (Ron) · #1 09-07-2009, 07:56 PM

CAMBROON will be open for business on the 18/07/09 weather permitting.

All are welcome

RobF (Rob) · #2 09-07-2009, 08:55 PM

Yes please Ron!
Long range forecast looks good so far....
(we've got to be due for a good one

)

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #3 09-07-2009, 09:33 PM

Got a few new toys to play with too!
Looking forward to it.

Tandum (Robin) · #4 09-07-2009, 10:04 PM

I'll have another go at driving up as well.
Ron, how is horizon north and north west of you? I was hoping to grab an hours worth of M51 while it's visible but it's only 12degrees above horizon? I can't shoot north from here at all

astroron (Ron) · #5 09-07-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tandum

I'll have another go at driving up as well.
Ron, how is horizon north and north west of you? I was hoping to grab an hours worth of M51 while it's visible but it's only 12degrees above horizon? I can't shoot north from here at all

Rob I am afraid you have left it to late for M51 for this year

Rise: 13:42 Transit: 17:35 Set: 21:27

Azm: 359°48'19" Alt: +16°12'46"
Thats the max altitude at 17:35
cheers

Tandum (Robin) · #6 09-07-2009, 11:05 PM

Bugger, there's always next year

RobF (Rob) · #7 10-07-2009, 08:37 PM

I've never found anywhere better for a Northern horizon. Those hills to the N are only about 8-12 degrees high - you can see M97 at right time of year.

I was hoping to bag a few frames of M51 and a few other low Messier objects early in the night. Astroplanner has it transiting at 18:07, with altitude of 15 degrees at 7pm - doesn't get a lot higher than that. I'd love to see what your new toys would show of M51 Robin. And the hills taper down a bit to the NW....

JJJ - new toys... OOOOOOooooo!!!

Tandum (Robin) · #8 10-07-2009, 10:38 PM

Sounds like a plan, I just hope I can shake this flu for next week. Had the stinking thing for 2 weeks now. Might be Doctor time

RobF (Rob) · #9 11-07-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tandum

Sounds like a plan, I just hope I can shake this flu for next week. Had the stinking thing for 2 weeks now. Might be Doctor time

Not good. Hope you fight it off....

lesbehrens (Les) · #10 11-07-2009, 07:01 AM

hi. i hope to get there if my plate isn't full. hope to see you all
les

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #11 11-07-2009, 07:08 AM

Robin, hope you feel better real soon.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #12 11-07-2009, 08:49 AM

The 18th 'eh...

Veeeerrrryyyy interesting. I reacon it could be a goer.

Tandum (Robin) · #13 11-07-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Robin, hope you feel better real soon.

Thanks for the concern jeanette, I'm convinced a solid dose of Jim with some Beam will sort it out

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #14 12-07-2009, 09:53 AM

Now don't go diluting the medicine too much Robin. It works best full strength.

RobF (Rob) · #15 12-07-2009, 10:52 PM

I know what medicine I'm longing for - clear Kenilworth air, wide dark skies - and great company too. Sigh - why can't it be Fri night.....

astroron (Ron) · #16 13-07-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by astroron

Rob I am afraid you have left it to late for M51 for this year

Rise: 13:42 Transit: 17:35 Set: 21:27

Azm: 359°48'19" Alt: +16°12'46"
Thats the max altitude at 17:35
cheers

Robin, I retract my statement about being to late

M51 was Absolutley Fabulous Last night

Spiral arms plainly seen with the 13 mag foreground stars shining Like beacons

If the weather next Saturday is like last night your in for a treat

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #17 13-07-2009, 09:33 AM

Only 5 sleeps to go!

[1ponders] (Paul) · #18 13-07-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Only 5 sleeps to go!

and then another 27

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #19 13-07-2009, 01:17 PM

Don't forget 10 Chain Hill the following weekend too.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #20 13-07-2009, 01:46 PM

Ooo ..... damn. My folks are coming down that weekend for the following two weeks.

Will have to take another rain check.

but after that I have 7 weeks off.