I'm looking forward to the GAC Astrofest this year.
haven't had the chance to go to one of these in a few years.
I'll be going up for the full event, Dinner, observing etc.
who else is?
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- Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:36 am
- Forum: Non Club Events
- Topic: 2015 Galway Astrofest
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12170
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:51 am
- Forum: Observing Reports & Celestial Events
- Topic: Comet Lovejoy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15198
Re: Comet Lovejoy
used a remote observatory in New Mexico to image Lovejoy.
http://frankryanjrastrophotography.weeb ... vejoy.html
http://frankryanjrastrophotography.weeb ... vejoy.html
- Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:29 am
- Forum: Observing Reports & Celestial Events
- Topic: Jupiter moons/shadows transit
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8787
Re: Jupiter moons/shadows transit
Got set up and waited for the clouds to clear
and waited
and waited
the usual
nice event / bad weather
and waited
and waited
the usual
nice event / bad weather
- Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:31 am
- Forum: Observing Sessions
- Topic: Observing Tonight or tomorrow? 16/17 Jan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10510
Re: Observing Tonight or tomorrow? 16/17 Jan
Dammit! Ya. Just going to bed and checked it and typical it's totally clear.
This country!!!
This country!!!
- Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:59 pm
- Forum: Observing Sessions
- Topic: Observing Tonight or tomorrow? 16/17 Jan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10510
Observing Tonight or tomorrow? 16/17 Jan
Its bitterly cold and chance of sleet/ snow but I'm just wondering
Is it worth going observing at the lake?
Kate said she would drop out and turn off the light if we do.
Tonight looks patchy. Not sure about tomorrOw but it's ment to go -6
Is it worth going observing at the lake?
Kate said she would drop out and turn off the light if we do.
Tonight looks patchy. Not sure about tomorrOw but it's ment to go -6
- Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:58 am
- Forum: Observing Reports & Celestial Events
- Topic: Comet Lovejoy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15198
Re: Comet Lovejoy
Yip it's visually an average comet. Photos show a nice tail. Other than that if I missed it I wouldn't care really.
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:37 am
- Forum: Observing Reports & Celestial Events
- Topic: Comet Lovejoy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15198
Re: Comet Lovejoy
Had a look last night. it's naked eye (could see it from Shannon) looks like a fuzzy dim star. through the ETX125 it was a nicely defined ball, more diffuse than what I imagined it would look like. No tail visible. took some wide field shots and will process them later. Reminded me a little of Comet...
- Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:03 pm
- Forum: Observing Reports & Celestial Events
- Topic: Comet Lovejoy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15198
Comet Lovejoy
well, I have renamed it comet 'nojoy' because since it's come into view there's either been the moon washing it out or the rain washing us out. I did manage to see it once during a break in the clouds. pretty unimpressive green blob. that was a few weeks ago thoug and I've not managed a glimpse sinc...
- Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:52 am
- Forum: General Posts
- Topic: Tragic news, Michael Scully's passing
- Replies: 1
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Re: Tragic news, Michael Scully's passing
Oh no that's very sad news. RIP Mike.
BTW, thanks very much for the support at my Dads funeral, it was very heartwarming & hugely appreciated.
BTW, thanks very much for the support at my Dads funeral, it was very heartwarming & hugely appreciated.
- Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:58 pm
- Forum: Observing Sessions
- Topic: Observing at Lough Gur tonight Mon 29 Dec
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11289
Re: Observing at Lough Gur tonight Mon 29 Dec
What's the update on the light?
- Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:09 pm
- Forum: Observing Sessions
- Topic: Observing at Lough Gur tonight Mon 29 Dec
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11289
Re: Observing at Lough Gur tonight Mon 29 Dec
I'm thinking 9 maybe later
- Mon Dec 29, 2014 2:34 pm
- Forum: Observing Sessions
- Topic: Observing at Lough Gur tonight Mon 29 Dec
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11289
Observing at Lough Gur tonight Mon 29 Dec
There will be no lights on at the lake tonight. The satellites are showing patchy high alt haze. There is a little wind so less chance of fog tonight. If the HP system moves a little further north in the next few hours Clear patches should be on the cards. The half Moon will be an issue though but i...
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:21 pm
- Forum: Observing Sessions
- Topic: due a session
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8748
Re: due a session
Damn missed this.
- Mon Nov 24, 2014 12:20 pm
- Forum: Telescopes & Other Astro Gear
- Topic: Camera tripod
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8790
Re: Camera tripod
Nice one Conn. I bought one last year and it's very good for the price.
- Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:03 am
- Forum: Gallery & Techniques
- Topic: Call for members Aurora / Solar Activity images
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11061
Call for members Aurora / Solar Activity images
Hi all. I'm hoping to use some shots by our club members in next months talk on Spaceweather. There are shots here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/51029479@N05/sets/72157624127522875/show/ and https://www.flickr.com/photos/51029479@N05/sets/72157624126707067/show/ I'd love to use some. If you have an...