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Old 27-08-2011, 03:53 PM
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Still raining in Brisbane :-(

Sorry guys, it's my fault... it seems like it's been non-stop rain and cloudy days in Brisbane these past couple of weeks since I bought my scope and mount
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Old 27-08-2011, 04:14 PM
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yep it's been raining here on the mid north coast all week !!!!!!although clear last night and chased comet garradd for a few hours also seen with 9x63 binos stocked !!!
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Old 27-08-2011, 04:16 PM
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No just your fault Dave. I bought a new scope the other week too.
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Old 27-08-2011, 08:42 PM
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I'd like to take some of the blame too.
I bought an EQ6 Pro last weekend...and when did the rain start...
Sorry,
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Old 28-08-2011, 06:33 PM
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Glad I'm not the only one then! What a waste of a new moon...
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Old 28-08-2011, 06:34 PM
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I've got my mount set up and the scope cooling.
Gunna nab me a comet tonight. Hope it stays clear.
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Old 28-08-2011, 06:37 PM
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complete overcast here grumble mumble groan
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Old 28-08-2011, 08:03 PM
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I'm currently inside with my QHY5 & QHY8L attached to the laptop testing new drivers.... I was hoping to be using all this paraphernalia for real tonight but maybe tomorrow night will be better....
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Old 28-08-2011, 08:19 PM
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It's clear everywhere but to the north here.
So I'm playing with drivers and programs and cameras instead.
Haven't given up all hope yet of it clearing.
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Old 28-08-2011, 08:26 PM
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If it helps I can set fire to my EQ6...offer it up as a sacrifice as it were.
On second thoughts perhaps I can torch some of my neighbour's trees to improve my view.
Maybe not loud noises and bright flashing lights upset me.
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Old 28-08-2011, 08:41 PM
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If it helps I can set fire to my EQ6...offer it up as a sacrifice as it were.
On second thoughts perhaps I can torch some of my neighbour's trees to improve my view.
Maybe not loud noises and bright flashing lights upset me.
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If you want to sacrifice it send to me
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Old 28-08-2011, 08:49 PM
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If you want to sacrifice it send to me

What a noble gesture but I could never allow you to put yourself out like that....
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Old 28-08-2011, 10:59 PM
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The sky was so good last night i pulled an all nighter out with the scope think i need to rest tonight i have work tomorrow dam it
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Old 29-08-2011, 06:00 AM
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What a noble gesture but I could never allow you to put yourself out like that....
I know but I am always putting myself out for others so don't worry yourself over my welfare
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Old 29-08-2011, 09:53 AM
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I woke up this morning to clear blue skies... but now the clouds are starting to roll in again. Such a tease!

I'm definitely seeing the value of an observatory. With the 2-3 hours it takes to set up, polar align, and pack up completely, I just don't want to risk it unless it's guaranteed clear skies
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Old 01-09-2011, 07:20 AM
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Last night was fantastic here in Brisbane despite some high cloud!! I managed to do some imaging, only getting about 4 hours sleep - and on a school night as well!! God I'm so happy!!!!!
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Last night was fantastic here in Brisbane despite some high cloud!! I managed to do some imaging, only getting about 4 hours sleep - and on a school night as well!! God I'm so happy!!!!!
The bits between the clouds were great.
A very enjoyable night.
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Old 01-09-2011, 10:54 AM
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The bits between the clouds were great.
A very enjoyable night.
I had to get up early today so I gave up when the clouds moved in. Perhaps I should have persisted...
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Old 01-09-2011, 10:41 PM
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How do the clouds know that I've finished polar alignment? It's uncanny...
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Old 01-09-2011, 10:48 PM
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How do the clouds know that I've finished polar alignment? It's uncanny...
They're magical astronomy clouds. I packed up as soon as I saw the first one moving in.
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