cosmic dave Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Just a quick reminder elac's August meeting isn't at Gibraltar Point we are holding it at badger farm which is in the middle of the wolds (can someone pls post directions) its a lovely dark site location and does have a toilet block but is very basic. This meeting is our annual persied meteorwatch night and we could theoretically see 80+ shooting stars an hour. Hope you can make it. Ps bring your sun lounger and a blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Location here: http://thebasketcase.info/location.php Looking forwards to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MakkaPakka1 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Sweet, me too. I best dig my roll mat out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Really looking forward to this as my Astronomy time has been zero for the past month or more as i have been too busy with work and family.. Hope it is clear and we can see some Perseids and do some observing inbetween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Forecast not looking to good mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Forecast not looking to good mark The MET is showing some cloud but it's a bit early, and they haven't even been able to predict a day in advance so far this past week! Not all hope is lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) The MET (Make Estimates Terribly) office changes their mind from one day to the next. We have been here before. Poor forecast early on but gets better as the week goes on. And to think they get paid for getting it so wrong! I wonder if they receive performance related bonuses. Edited August 6, 2013 by oldfruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'm still in 2 minds whether to take the scope, there is quite a bit of astro dark but I don't know how long I can actually stop so it might not be worth taking it if I can't stop until like 2am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Astro dark stops at 02.55 anyway on Saturday. Just take the scope, if you get distracted by meteors you don't have to use it, but if the meteors are dull you can bash off some more DSOs. Win win. I'm going to be at Baz's BBQ, but I hope it is a wonderful night for you all. I'm hoping to do some meteor watching on the Sunday night weather permitting; not sure where I'm going to do it though. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Probably will now to test out these knobs if I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Scope Nights app, gives Friday-Good, Sunday-Good but Saturday-Poor! Lets hope it's wrong!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Scope Nights app, gives Friday-Good, Sunday-Good but Saturday-Poor! Lets hope it's wrong!! Same with the BBC! Plenty of time for it to change though, I might get worried if it's still forecasting cloud on Saturday morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I may even go on Friday in addition to Saturday to make sure I get at least one clear night observing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Do you have to book? If not then I'd be up for any clear skies we can get (Actually do we need to book for Saturday or anything?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Getting the tow-bar fitted on Friday afternoon, so defo Saturday for me. May sleep in the car as I haven't got the logbook back from the DVLA so I can't get a number plate made for the trailer tent!! But at least in this car I can lay down with a sleeping bag!! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I will clear it with Paul first before I do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Clear spell forecast between 9 and 11 tomorrow night? ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 7Timer for Louth says a bit later, but as long as we get a clear spell sometime that's all that matters?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bob_Garton Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi All, Would tonight be a good night for watching the Perseids. It should be clear tonight. Kind regards Rob Castle Donington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi Rob, any night over the next week or two would be ok. The reason we are meeting this weekend is that the peak of the Persaids is on the 12th but Perseids can be seen a week or so either side of the peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) \/ Edited August 10, 2013 by Tibbz2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MakkaPakka1 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It all seems to point to tonight being pretty clear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Im working late's tonight so cant make it if you decide to change the night can you let me know please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I don`t think it is a case of changing the night Dave, i just said that i might do both to ensure that i get at least one clear night. Paul is also only able to go on Saturday. Saturday is still on unless anyone tells me different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 We need to hold a collection at the meeting tonight to pay for the elac website its due for renewal tomorrow. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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