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[Freff]

I hope so Mike, I'd love a stab at ISON from there.

[L8-Nite]

Hi Tony,

Yeah me too.  I recently purchased a Lumicon (swanband) comet filter that should be of help.

I look forward to getting back up to the site sometime soon.

[stevetynant]

The moon has been the problem recently hopefully that's coming to an end shortly

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[L8-Nite]

The moon has been the problem recently hopefully that's coming to an end shortly

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Clouded over in my neck of the woods, even the Moon is not an option at the moment. Would like to bag ISON within the next couple of mornings, before it reaches perihelion on the 28th ; don't know what chance we will have after that ? ? ?

[stevetynant]

Same here Mike awful night. With ison no one knows for sure at the moment December in Blaenavon could be something special if everything goes to plan.

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[Freff]

I don't have any s-eastely views of the horizon from my house, is it possible to see an early morming appearance of ISON from Blaenavon before perihelion. I would probably give it a go if that was an option.

[L8-Nite]

Not sure Tony ? ? ?

I don't recall what the horizon looks like low to the Southeast, however, I'm going to give it a go and head up to the site about 4:30 am tomorrow morning. According to my planner, Monday may be the last chance to see it, and on Tuesday only those observing under perfect conditions, a cloudless sky, an ultra low horizon, and no water vapor or dust in the atmosphere will have even the slimmest hope of seeing it.

So, I'm going to take a punt and, fingers crossed, skies will be clear at Blaenavon.

[Freff]

Mike what gear are you taking and are you going there alone. The forcast is for mist and fog.

If you do go and need company let me know, I'll just take bino's.

[L8-Nite]

Although he forecast isn't good, I'm going up by myself anyway, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I'm traveling light with our 3 1/2" Mak. Its always nice to have company.     I'll bring a thermos of coffee, and hopefully some fresh donuts if Lidl still has any this evening.  

[jambouk]

I hope it's clearer in the south, i'm staying just north of dolgellau and it's pretty cloudy so much for an astronomy holiday! Lol

Have a good evening.

James

[Freff]

Mike, unless ISON lands on the house in the meantime. i'll leave about 4am. See you there.

[L8-Nite]

OK, see you there. I'll PM you my mobile number.

[L8-Nite]

I hope it's clearer in the south, i'm staying just north of dolgellau and it's pretty cloudy so much for an astronomy holiday! Lol

Have a good evening.

James

Thanks, all the best !

[L8-Nite]

Tony & I tried to bag ISON this morning, but the clouds formed a solid blanket along the Southeast horizon. A few patchy openings with the moon and a couple stars were all that were visible.

 Hopefully we will all get a chance next month when ISON is on the rise ; if it survives ?

[Freff]

It was a brave effort on our behalf Mike, but it wasn't to be.

On the other hand it was great to meet up again for a chin wag, and a delight to have a play with the Questar Mak.

Thanks again for my gift, it will come in very handy. Hopefully see you again at the next meet.

[stevetynant]

Good effort lads fortune favors the brave hopefully we'll all get another shot in a few weeks. Looking good good at the moment. Few chores then getting the scope out for an hour or so.

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[Ganymede12]

Anyone seen ISON yet or is it still too low on the horizon?

[Rhys Hardwick]

Not much chance now by the seems of things - latest news is only a small fragment left, unlikely to be much of a show  Shame I couldn't get out to look before perihelion.

[L8-Nite]

Yeah, we tried, but the weather did its usual thing.      Still, I wouldn't mind even seeing a piece of it if any survives.

[L8-Nite]

Another cloudy day in paradise, sure would be nice to see the sun.

[Nathan_Pembs]

Another cloudy day in paradise, sure would be nice to see the sun.

 Aye wall to wall cloud here again, clear skies forecast Wednesday night/Thursday morning though.

Seems an age since I did some imaging

[L8-Nite]

Even though the wind is howling in my neck of the woods, I'm hoping to see a few meteors pass overhead between the clouds. Anyone else brave enough to venture out in the back yard tonight ?  

[Freff]

I went out earlier Lenny to see if the observatory was still there.   No gaps in the clouds yet alone any meteors.

[L8-Nite]

Wow, the Sun shown through a clear patch for about 20 minutes today, can't believe I was so excited; sad isn't it.     

[L8-Nite]

Over the years I've been very reluctant to, but now I think I'm finally ready to try some solar observing.