Lunar eclipse June 15th 2011 from Barcelona

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sat Jun 04, 2011 8:13 pm

Hi Frank,
The meet up with the Aster guys looks grand, have you asked them do they have a plan B if there are clearing somewhwre else in the nearby vacinity, in Spain, thats within 100 miles ?
If not, can you ask.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:24 am

No problem, I'll ask them.

Conn Buckley · Post by **Conn Buckley** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 12:02 am

I shall be a little further east at 40.98 N and 8.9E in Sardinia on the eclipse night and was trying to work out what the local time would be for this event. Frank mentioned the Nasa web site during his talk so from that I found that that Totality starts at 19:22 U.T.
Is it correct to take U.T + 1hr for Sardinia +1 hr. for daylight savings = local time? If so then the Moon will be 4 degrees above my flat horizon at 21:22.
I checked Heavens Above for ISS passes for that night and there is a -3.0 Mag. pass starting at 21:13:45 in SSW at 10 degrees 21:16:24 in SE at 34 degrees and setting at 21:19:05 in ENE. Should be similar in Barcelona and might make a nice image even if totality has not yet started. I hope it will not be a distraction from the main event.
I must look up the Iridium flare predictions and enhance my prospects of impressing our hosts.
Clear skies to you all in Barcelona!

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:18 pm

god, have you seen the weather in Spain in the past 2 or so week??, its abit all over the place, we'll have to be on our toes.
Conn, good luck in Sardinia, did you bring a camera with you ?

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:04 am

The extended forcast is for clear conditions with no wind.
Lets hope so!!!

Conn Buckley · Post by **Conn Buckley** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:11 am

Dave, Have not left yet , only going out on 12th from Dublin Airport (ex Shannon is a 2 leg trip). Yes, I will have a camera. Weather in Italy and Sardinia is very wet at the moment but it can settle very fast. I am sure Barcelona will be likewise.

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:20 am

Hi all,
There are fold up chairs going in dunnes for 10e, I'm bringing one with me. Going from previous experience, a chair is the second most important piece of equipment you can bring with you.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:58 pm

Good call!!!!

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:07 pm

Here's an update from Pere

Some days ago I send a mesage with some ideas for your trip to Barcelona

I propose arrange a turistic visit to Barcelona in the morning of the june 15, with myself and surely a colleague from Aster as a just improvised turistic guides.
We can have lunch together and in the afternoon we can meet at Aster headquarters.
Wednesday 15 is a labour day, so many of our members cannot participate.
But some of us, already retired, will be happy to hear of your activities and astronomical work, and also to show you our goals and activities.

We have seen the special T-shirt specifically drawn for the eclipse day. Congratualtions.

Best regards,

Pere Closas

Pere Closas
Aster, AgrupaciÃ³ AstronÃ²mica de Barcelona
pere.closas@aster.cat
www.aster.cat

And from Antonio in Fabra:

Hello Frank:

Yes, it is possible to visit the observatory Thursday the 16th of June in the morning.

How many shall be the visitors?

Just give me a call as soon as you arrive in Barcelona.

Tel: 652 19 62 92

Best regards

Antonio Bernal GonzÃ¡lez

Mr Chairman...
am I doing this presentation or wha!?

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 9:01 pm

ok i'll do it so.

Gordon is right, the club chairman should do it, regardless of who holds the position.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:39 pm

Yippee
out observing i go.
sucker!

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:40 pm

Yippee
out observing i go!

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:18 am

oh god, what did I volunteer to do again ??

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:24 pm

He asked for a Quick talk about the club, us
and our history, achievements, goals etc...

I started it and came up with these headings:

History of the club.
Our involvment in IFAS.
Club Starparty past & present.
Club meetings & observing sessions.
Public events.
Club & members trips.
Club equipment.
Our ethos, achievments & goals.

Just about covers it.
Feel free to use any of my shots on my flikr page. or if ive any you want just ask.

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Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:38 pm

ok, one quick slide per topic would cover it in powerpoint.
I guess we have to be nice to these guys, they are looking after us quiet well.

They do mean a quick powerpoint pres using their laptop and all that ?