dawson Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Why is it the very few times I've ever invited on a night out, it happens to be the only night there is likely to be a clear sky! Typical James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 That's astronomy all over James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I've got to an age when a clear night is more appealing than a night out nowdays . I guess kicking off with 2ltrs of wine at 6pm then jumping in to a taxi down Notts has taken its toll over the years. Paul . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Paul I am at that age too; I think I was at that age some years ago to be honest. But it's a friends birthday and I said I'd go two weeks ago. I think various people have already pulled out so I'd feel pretty rotten leaving him in the lurch even more. I thought about not having a drink and then getting my scope out when I got home, but if it was cloudy when I got back I'd have had two rotten nights rolled into one. I've come to the conclusion I should throw myself into the night out and then just keep my fingers crossed there are some good nights in the coming week / next weekend. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Turtleboy Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'm in a similar position. We've got friends coming over tonight, but I'm going to set up in the back garden and keep nipping off to the erm.......toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Show'em Jupiter and Orion Martin, that way you can spend more time in the garden!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 What's the post code, i'll get a taxi over about 3am when i'm thrown out of town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Turtleboy Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) No longer a problem. A thick blanket of cloud has just rolled in after being clear all day. That's that then. Edited March 2, 2013 by Turtleboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Did anyone manage to get any observing done? I saw a lovely nebulae image in the gallery. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hi James As predicted, I didn’t hit the town but did finish on a glass of Rum to warm up. I had setup early in the afternoon anticipating a clear night and I wasn’t let down. Had an enjoyable evening looking at Jupiter and the Seven Sisters. I could easily see the SEB & NEB and could also see the STB & NTB. With a long hard look I could see a break in the banding in the South which looked like a swirl.I think (hoping it was) the GRS but could not detect any spot or colouring. I might check out buying a filter but not sure which Blue to go for. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Paul sounds like you had a good night, and you probably felt less rough that I did this morning James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 82A works well for band detail. Borrow mine and see what you think before you buy one Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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