May Bank Holliday Weekend Observing?

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Fri May 02, 2008 2:18 am

Just throwing this one out there Dave..

WEATHER PERMITTING,...
Is anyone up for an observing session this (may bank holiday) weekend
at the Burren?
I'd be able to go Saturday & bring the club's 12'' Dob for the members
without scopes.
(If you do have a scope, no matter how small you should bring it!!!)

Maybe those interested in imaging could bring thier cameras, webcams
etc?
We could show the results at the next meeting?

What do ye think!?

mikkelbo · Post by **mikkelbo** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:59 am

I'm game, and hopefully I will be able to bring a shiny new piece of equipment

Fri, Sat or Sun night suits me.

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:11 am

Yea, I've been watching the weather and it isnt looking good so far despite the nice Friday morning, if its clear, then we'll go for sure. !

mikkelbo · Post by **mikkelbo** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:25 am

Saturday night migh be better, as we can be better rested before we go.
Anyway, Dave if we do go tonight could you post it here in this thread as well as sending out text messages. (I forgot my mobile today

).

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:07 am

No problem, will do !

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat May 03, 2008 12:14 am

Judging by the weather I guess ye didn't go.
(I went to see Iron man instead!

)

How are ye set for tomorrow night?
I'm up for an all nighter!!!

Hey Mikkel,
how's that astrotrac lookin!?

mikkelbo · Post by **mikkelbo** » Sat May 03, 2008 12:33 am

The AstroTrac is looking better than the weather, I can tell you that!

I had hoped to give it a test drive tonight but the weather is miserable.

mikkelbo · Post by **mikkelbo** » Sat May 03, 2008 12:52 am

Here it is INSIDE

The AstroTrac w/ polar scope is mounted on a Gitzo 1228 tripod, using a Manfrotto geared head. My Nikon D200 w/ 180mm f/2.8 AF-D lens and right angle finder is sitting on a Linhof ball head. (Note, the tripod is not fully extended so the AstroTrac and camera look rather large, but the tripod has another two lengths of legs to be extended).

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat May 03, 2008 12:56 am

Ohhhhh that looks tasty!
I can not wait to get mine!!!!

FECK this crap weather!!!
Isnt it just typical, you get a new piece of kit and you
are itching to give it a try and it FECKIN RAINS non stop!!!

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat May 03, 2008 12:57 am

Holy cow!
I also need one of those 90dec eyepiece angled thingys for
the Canon 350.
Are they specific or a generic item?

mikkelbo · Post by **mikkelbo** » Sat May 03, 2008 1:08 am

The Right Angle Viewers come in two flavours -- camera brand (better and more expensive) and generic with a multitude of adapters. I got one of the Nikon brand ones, but I might as well have bought a third party one. The only tricky thing is that now you have to focus TWO places, as the Right Angle thingy also needs to be focused.

weather

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sat May 03, 2008 9:16 am

Very nice Mikkel !!
As for the weather, maybe sunday night is possible??

John O'Mahony · Post by **John O'Mahony** » Sat May 03, 2008 5:32 pm

I'm game for an observing session. Where is the new site?
Is this the area beside the dolmen on the road out of Corofin heading north?

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat May 03, 2008 6:11 pm

Yea.
Its a new car park.

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sat May 03, 2008 9:03 pm

Thats the one John, lets hope we get at good night there soon.