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Old 14-01-2010, 02:58 PM
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A quiet Sunday at Coolabine

Just thought I'd post a shot for all those Qlders who have been suffering under the cloud for so long.

Taken last Sunday at my place. In impromptu gathering of myself, Adam, Mark (An amazing appearance act that was) and Jeanette. We even gave Ron Knight a ring in Perth to see how he was getting on.

This is a 40 sec shot looking towards the SE in a direct line to Brisbane. Under normal conditions the lights from the house on the hill are too dim to be seen.
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Old 14-01-2010, 03:29 PM
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I didn't even notice you taking this one.
Set ups from left to right, Adam, Mark and myself.
Thanks for the hospitality Paul.
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Old 14-01-2010, 03:41 PM
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what a cruel shot
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Old 14-01-2010, 03:42 PM
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Old 14-01-2010, 05:06 PM
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Nice... looks incredibly dark!

How is Ron? Having a ball no doubt!
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Old 14-01-2010, 06:47 PM
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I think he's looking forward to getting home. ETA around 10 Feb

And oh yes it is lovely and dark. On the dark nights I can comfortably see sigma Octans
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Old 14-01-2010, 06:54 PM
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Will be good to have Ron back amongst us..

Seeing Sigma Octans means pretty damn dark.. whats that, mag 5.6 or there abouts...
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Old 14-01-2010, 07:34 PM
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Something like that.
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Old 14-01-2010, 09:27 PM
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Something like that.
im crying , some nghts its hard to see the 5th star in crux here
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Old 14-01-2010, 09:33 PM
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Well I'd better get out there Dave. I'll just go and plug the power in and roll the roof off. I'll put in a few hours and then just lock up and leave everything. Could have a couple of more visitors tomorrow night.
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Well I'd better get out there Dave. I'll just go and plug the power in and roll the roof off. I'll put in a few hours and then just lock up and leave everything. Could have a couple of more visitors tomorrow night.
thanks for letting me know...........
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Old 14-01-2010, 11:39 PM
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