Observing session Saturday September 20th, 2008 (pending)

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:10 pm

Hi All,
I usually don't do this but the weather forecast as it stand right now is saying tomorrow night is going to be a clear one.
So, for once, I'm mentioning this well in advance, of course this could all change.
We have 2 sites, either the Burren or Boher, what's your preference?
It's not a real advantage in terms of dark skies going to the Burren as we have a big moon rising well into the night, but it is a far superior observing site, an almost perfect horizon, no mast!!.
So can people say if they can/cannot go and what site they'd prefer.
I'll send the usual text alert tomorrow evening (6pm-ish) if its going to go ahead, if you don't get a text then its called off..

Remember that the moon is crossing the pleiades tomorrow night, it'll make for a nice display.

John O'Mahony · Post by **John O'Mahony** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:21 pm

Dave

Unfortunately I am in Dungarvan tomorrow (fishing) otherwise I would be there.

Simon Kenny · Post by **Simon Kenny** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 2:11 pm

Sorry can't make it this eve Dave - very early rise tomorrow morning.

Simon

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 7:46 pm

As it happens I cant travel tonight, I will be observing from my back garden so if anyone wants to come over, just give me a ring or make a response here.
BTW, the moon-pleiades transit was this morning, not tonight, my bad.