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Post by bigeye155 on Oct 8, 2015 21:56:11 GMT
Hi all, The IAA observing group next planned observing is this weekend at our usual spot down at Delamont Country Park. The forecast is for some cloud but there may be a few clear spells in the evening, I'll check the forecast sometime tomorrow which will be more accurate, so check this forum thread around 6pm on Friday 9th for an update on weather conditions (fingers crossed If anyone needs directions to Delamont, let me know, text or ring me on 07808736963 I'd like to take this opportunity to invite any new or non members to join us, if you need any advice on observing or equipment, we'll be glad to help, the Milky Way is spectacular from Delamont! See you there. David (observing coordinator)
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Post by Theresa on Oct 9, 2015 12:39:58 GMT
Hi David, I'll be going tonight. I've no idea where I'm going, but I hope the map app on my phone will get me as far as the Country Park. Where do I go once I get there?
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Post by bigeye155 on Oct 9, 2015 14:53:32 GMT
Hi Theresa Just follow the road until you get to the main car park on right hand side. Please wait until I do an update around 6pm as weather looks a bit cloudy but may clear later.
David
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Post by astrom32 on Oct 9, 2015 15:36:06 GMT
Weather's looking a bit bleh. Unfortunately Theresa this is the problem with our hobby as astronomers; the telescopes tend to act like totem poles for cloud. If it clears up a little the humidity is sitting around 95% sadly, tomorrow looks like it has a window for a few hours around 9pm.
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Post by Theresa on Oct 9, 2015 16:07:29 GMT
Aw no. It's my fault, I'm a totem for disaster, never mind the telescopes.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for a more positive forecast in an hour's time as I won't be able to go tomorrow night.
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Post by bigeye155 on Oct 9, 2015 16:26:45 GMT
Hi all Unfortunately due to mostly cloudy conditions, tonights observing is cancelled. Please check here again tmw for an update, fingers crossed! However it looks like a similar story tomorrow night? Clear skies David
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Post by paddyman on Oct 9, 2015 17:50:52 GMT
Ah David, think positive and repeat after me, "It will be grand, it will be grand" lol, its worth a try anyway Welcome to the group Theresa, hope you get a chance to attend an observing night soon
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Post by bigeye155 on Oct 9, 2015 18:27:00 GMT
Paddy, if it was clear, I wouldn't have to use positive thinking? . There's always tomorrow night though, there might be a few clear spells. David
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Post by paddyman on Oct 10, 2015 14:58:27 GMT
Thinking positive for tonight's weather was what I ment
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Post by bigeye155 on Oct 10, 2015 16:16:39 GMT
Hi all, Unfortunately the cloud has beaten us again, although it appears quite thin and patchy, it's not clear enough to go ahead tonight so observing at Delamont is cancelled. I now have the IAA's club scope available again for any one to borrow, as long as you are a paid up member you can borrow it for a couple of months. First come, first served! I can bring it to a meeting or to an observing session at Delamont. Contact me on 07808736963 for details Paddy, I've been thinking positive thoughts all weekend but it didn't work David
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Post by Ciarán on Oct 10, 2015 16:23:26 GMT
If the forecast for tomorrow night looks decent, would there be any interest in a Sunday night observing session instead? I for one would be up for it.
Ciarán.
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Post by bigeye155 on Oct 10, 2015 17:10:14 GMT
Good idea Ciaran, I'd be up for that but can't stay late as I'm up early for work. The weather isn't looking to good either at the minute, but will keep an eye on it.
David
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Post by bigeye155 on Oct 10, 2015 18:38:25 GMT
I'd be up for an extra session next weekend, if there is enough interest, as we haven't had many opportunities so far. Let me know if you are interested.
Clear skies
David
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Post by Ciarán on Oct 10, 2015 18:47:46 GMT
I'd be up for next weekend too
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Post by neillm on Oct 12, 2015 9:03:21 GMT
Would also be interested for next weekend - can do the Friday, but not the Saturday evening. The ISS evening passes continue into next weekend and there is also a mag -2 iridium flare on Fri night visible from delamount (none on Sat).
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