oldfruit Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Smashing report Mark - I particularly like the description of the different views in the 925 sct and the 12" dob. That's exactly what it's like and is a question often asked by newbies considering their first upgrade. So - that's well answered. Looking through each others scopes and doing comparisons is very useful and of course loads of fun. How many turned up? There were around 14 of us night. Some had been before and others were first timers. Really enjoyable evening and had a good chat with folks, even got chatting to a few of the passing birdwatchers and compared notes etc. I really enjoy our meetings as the company is alway good and i think we are are very fortunate to have such a great venue for our meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Good report Mark (as usual!), nobody told me the rail crossing was closed last night, 10 mile detour up the A16/52 to get home! never mind, a good, enjoyable night!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sounds like a really good night, and a smashing read Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Good report Mark (as usual!), nobody told me the rail crossing was closed last night, 10 mile detour up the A16/52 to get home! never mind, a good, enjoyable night!! Which rail crossing was that? I got back through Boston ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 The big one near Asda! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Did you get your mcdonalds ron ? Me and paul stopped off in skeg to get one, two frezzing astronomers sat with the saturday night drinkers, lol PS unpinned this thread now the meeting has happend.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Yes got my BigMac ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 That's good then, just noticed ron where's your avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Changed to M31! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Ahhh that's better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Changed again, M42 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest @ndyC Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Another enjoyable evening catching up with everyone and meeeting new members. Even though we were fighting against the clouds, we managed to see quite a few objects and some new sights for myself, thanks to Mark and Paul for the views though their scopes. The notable point of my evening was seeing Io transit across the dark belt of Jupiter on Marks Dob. I managed to get a few shots of ELAC and posted them in my album. See you all next month, and clear skys for next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Sounds like you had a great night, despite the weather. Nice report Mark, and a good read, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Great report Mike. Also some great pictures of Jupiter from Paul. Sounds like a great night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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