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Observing sessions Friday/Saturday 29/30 May
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 10:53 pm
by Dave Lillis
Hi All,
The weather forecast is showing some seriously good weather for this weekend, so I'm planning on club observing session for both of these nights if it holds up.
Now a few things to consider, it doesn't get astronomically dark untill midnight so I'd say we'd be setting up at 9ish (we want to get Saturn before it sets) so you can see what you're doing, so it could be a long night.
Secondly, do we go for the Burren or Boher?, Burren will give us a perfect horizon for Jupiter later on in the night while Boher is nearer for most.
I dont know really, what do people think ?
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 11:06 pm
by Conan Mc Donnell
I won't be around Friday but will try to make Sat.
I'm more likely to lean on Boher but I'm not that pushed
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 12:47 am
by Frank Ryan
I'll try and make the Saturday one.
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:58 am
by John O'Mahony
Friday or Saturday is OK for the moment. I would prefer Boher given the small amount of darkness available.
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 8:36 pm
by stephen gleeson
Saterday for me, leaning towards boher.
Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:18 pm
by Frank Ryan
I have a kitchen pass secured!
See ye on Saturday (Boher it looks like eh?)
What time?
Its 11:30 as I type this on Thursday and it's clear as hell and
only now getting properly dark.
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 7:04 am
by John O'Mahony
Lets hope it is as clear as last night. Managed to get the new 72mm refractor out to have a look at the moon. I was amazed how sharp it was.
Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 4:38 pm
by Dave Lillis
Great stuff John,
Weather looks bad all of a sudden for Friday, if the weather is good later then Boher on Saturday it is.
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 10:35 am
by John O'Mahony
Frank Ryan wrote:I have a kitchen pass secured!
See ye on Saturday (Boher it looks like eh?)
What time?
Its 11:30 as I type this on Thursday and it's clear as hell and
only now getting properly dark.
If it is clear tonight I would say meet up at 10pm
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 11:25 am
by Simon Kenny
Sorry can't make it - wheels in sick bay since Tuesday expected to be discharged on Wed next.
Simon
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 12:46 pm
by Dave Lillis
John O'Mahony wrote:Frank Ryan wrote:I have a kitchen pass secured!
See ye on Saturday (Boher it looks like eh?)
What time?
Its 11:30 as I type this on Thursday and it's clear as hell and
only now getting properly dark.
If it is clear tonight I would say meet up at 10pm
my thoughts exactly, we'll see how the weather works out
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 12:47 pm
by Dave Lillis
John O'Mahony wrote:Frank Ryan wrote:I have a kitchen pass secured!
See ye on Saturday (Boher it looks like eh?)
What time?
Its 11:30 as I type this on Thursday and it's clear as hell and
only now getting properly dark.
If it is clear tonight I would say meet up at 10pm
my thoughts exactly, we'll see how the weather works out[/url]
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 6:19 pm
by Frank Ryan
Whats the skinny lads?
Worth the trip to Boher?
Shoud the text go out?
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 7:05 pm
by Dave Lillis
Weather looks good, the text has been sent, its gonna be a good night !!
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 4:41 am
by Frank Ryan
Good night / morning it was / is.
(I've gone mad from lack of sleep!)
sitting here looking at Venus rising in the East against a superb
dawn sky accompanied by the dawn chorus.
What time did ye pack up?