Daz Type-R Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Good thinking, I believe somebody has all ready asked if we can all park closest to the hedge on the road upto the club house, also, if anybody has to leave early, then we don't have 20 odd cars to shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Leave early those are dirty words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I will try and park people so we don't get grid locked, and so if people want to leave then no one else is blocking anyone in. Iam going to try herding our cats for my next trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 We have conflicting reports from the weather sites some say its going to be clear (metoffice) others show it as hazy patches between cloud. So I think we need a plan A and B If it looks to be clear and staying that way for a while I propose we make the most of it, A clear sky will be fantastic for my intro and Martyns star hopping talk Plus if the kit is set up outside then even better I can just wander around and point at gear as Im explaining. Plan A - If its clear / ish How about the intros and scope stuff outside then the intro to imaging and software can be done inside. Then 1 to 1s can be outside or inside whatever the questions are. Plan - B - If its cloudy or raining then everything indoors but we may have to organise scopes at one end of the room to be out of the way if we have to cram 40 people in there. What dya reckon Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 That sounds perfectly logical to me,but im not doing any talks so ignore me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I agree Phil, seems a shame to waste any opportunity for using the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I can do my Collimation talk outside with the laser, the cheshire will be pretty useless in the dark but at least I can try a star test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'll need light for my chat lol - so I'll do it inside for anyone who wants to drop in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tweedledum Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Ditto for Stellarium. must be only a few who have not used sw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Maybe if everyone is there for 7, then set up outside then talks for a hour till 8ish then it still gives lots of time outside for one on one and stargazing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Are we on about splitting the talks then, do some outside while others happen inside, or is one going to follow the other, I would of liked to listen to them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philjay Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) I'll start talking at 7 no matter whos there Theres alot to get through we have the equivalent of 9 talks fitting those into 1 hour between 7 - 8 will be pushing it we can tailor it to suit tho. From experience folks will be drifting in anytime after 7 as well. My 1st lot will be pretty swift, I said 15 mins each subject I have 3 subjects but I will reduce the time if I can. Anyone wanting more info can have a chat afterwards. Edited January 28, 2012 by philjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Same here - quick intro to eyepieces for 15 mins - then come and chat if you want to know more after the talks are finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I will be down about 7:20 so going to miss at least 1 talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ely Ellis Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'm pretty interested in listerning to ALL the talks.... Knowledge is everything... Managed to put the missus off, told her I would be standing around in a cold damp field for 4 to 6 hours! Less than 4 hours to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'll arrive around 6.45 so can help with moving stuff if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigTfromNotts Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Scope is in the boot of the car. Mug is in the glove compartment. Ready to go. Will set off about 6. Scope should have cooled down enough by the time I set it up. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Belper skys update - lot of high level clouds, with some mid level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Grrrrrrrrr, I have took a massive dislike to cloud over the last year. Scope in car, mugs in car, ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 There are one or two stars and planets out, and the moon is there... But all a bit fuzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Good news it seems to be clearing nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Skies clear in Sutton as I load the car... fingers crossed it stays that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Baldy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Bloody Ell!!!!1 Only just seen this and we going out for a meal.... buggerysticks! Oh well, maybe next time, its looking very clear too - just had an hours session on Venus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Fantastic evening! I counted 30 people at one point. A big thanks to all that gave talks & demoed scopes, and to Martyn for his brew service. Even though the clouds decided to show up, Jupiter, Mars and orion were all visible for a while. There were some great discussions about scopes including some great scope mods. Looking forward to the next meeting...but must remember thicker socks next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ibbo Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks for the brew Baz Good night despite the clouds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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