Limerick Astronomy Club

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?

used a remote observatory in New Mexico to image Lovejoy.
http://frankryanjrastrophotography.weeb ... vejoy.html

Got set up and waited for the clouds to clear
and waited
and waited
the usual
nice event / bad weather

Dammit! Ya. Just going to bed and checked it and typical it's totally clear.
This country!!!

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

Yip it's visually an average comet. Photos show a nice tail. Other than that if I missed it I wouldn't care really.

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...

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...

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.

What's the update on the light?

I'm thinking 9 maybe later

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...

Damn missed this.

Nice one Conn. I bought one last year and it's very good for the price.

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...