+Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Looks like it's going to be clear. If it is how about a meet down Sawley tonight starting about 19.30. If there's a few of us I'll get the key of Glider and see you there. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Sounds good. Will post to confirm later as out at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 OK will put up a map so people know where it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 The address of our Sawley dark site is as follows: Warren Lane, Sawley, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3AE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hi, I would like to come along, however I am really new to astronomy and don't wanna be a burden. Would it be ok for a 'newbie' to attend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hi, I would like to come along, however I am really new to astronomy and don't wanna be a burden. Would it be ok for a 'newbie' to attend? By all means come and try it. If you do like it and want to join the next meet you will have to subscribe to the darksite group and pay £20, this does get you access to two dark sites, to find out more read here: />http://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.co.uk/topic/66-how-to-become-a-dark-site-member/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 That's awesome thanks very much What a bargain price too! I may not be able to make it now,but will definitely head over if I can get some things sorted before this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I've just looked at the Met Office infrared satillite animation and there's a great big cloud heading our way. />http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/satpics/latest_IR.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celeste Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I am out the back at the mo, not too bad out, Are you still meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Not sure as hardly any interest and met office radar says cloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celeste Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Will check back in 30 mins then as I am outside trying to get Jupiter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Doh, would of loved to of gone but 7.30 is bang on my 2 year olds bedtime. Never mind, maybe next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I have got high cloud moving in now, and there's a halo round the Moon. It looks doubtful judging by the Met office infra red map. I had a cracking sky last night, but was in York with my Son, and no scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celeste Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Yup high cloud moving in oh well I had a bit of time out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 High cloud my end as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Looking at the sky while cooking dinner and can hardly see any stars so I'm going to give it till I've eaten my dinner then make a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I can't make it any more. Will get to the next one. Thanks for being so welcoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Had another look and can only see the moon and Jupiter, high cloud is blocking out all the stars so I'm going to give it a miss. There will be other times I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celeste Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Agreed, I have come in now it was getting too cloudy. Plus the planes seemed to love passing over Jupiter lol My screen would go blank for a second then I had to wait for the trail to shift out the way to refocus...and then there's quite a bright moon.....not done good tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 At least you got out and gave it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I've just packed up after 90 mins on the drive with the 115 and the new SX 3.7 - amazing eyepiece - Jupiter not so good cos it was hazy most of the time - but the moon hen the clouds got out of the way was awesome at 200x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Was able to get a quick look at venus, jupiter and the moon before the sct decided it was a storm jib and started moving like a good 'un!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 A good call to cancel it as it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Doc Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I don't think we had much choice, it's along way for certain members to come down, so a decision had to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I was out at a friends so it was a no goer. A nice night was had indoors watching films with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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