Another night of bad seeing?

[Kevdan]

Hi All,

Just been on the weather undergound website Regional Map : Weather Underground and it looks like tonight is going to be as bad as last night for seeing conditions, So not getting scope out just to put it away again and get fed up.

Kev.

[Mr Moff]

Nooooooooooo.I hope not.Last night was terrible.

[littlebeagle]

To be honest, I find it best to ignore all that and just go out and try, on nights where I thought I'd have bad seeing I've had some really good nights. Last night was quite good for me.

[ianaiken]

Tonight looks bad even though it looks clear there is a thin cloud layer. Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday look very good... although prob not now I have said that.

[Kevdan]

Its also saying that humidity is high as well so like last night Dew is going to be a problem early.

[LukeSkywatcher]

Ther sky is a bit hazy here now. Very high thin cloud. Thats better then total cloud cover. Mind you..................it 19:45pm and pretty much broad daylight still. It might be nice and dark by 10pm.

[Kevdan]

although prob not now I have said that.

Never tempt the gods

[LukeSkywatcher]

Never tempt the gods

Cuz they always win.

[Beulah]

Clear as a bell here tonight - after two days of bad transparency. Looks like the sun's heat has burnt off all the damp in the atmosphere for now.

[Northern Soul man]

Hi Kev, I was out last night having a look at the comet and having a look round Ursa Major. About 8.45 I turned my little Mak on Mars and found the seeing not too bad, I put the 5mm Hyperion in, the seeing wasn't too bad, noticed the North polar cap has receded and could see dark markings to the North and South.

I struggled to find Comet Garradd, though it would be visible in 10 x 50's but nothing, so put the RA and Dec into the Mak, slewed - still nothing - so I searched around a little using the direction buttons and found it. I used the orbital elements from the Minor Planet site, but think the mount was a little out. Cheers Paul.

[ianaiken]

Cuz they always win.

I was touching wood while typing should be OK

They've won here with the thin cloud. I'm saving myself for during the week, going to get some sleep under my belt since I'm practically asleep right now

[JamesF]

Looks ok at the moment here. Have the scope outside anyhow and we'll see how it goes.

James

[LukeSkywatcher]

Looking GREAT here right now but i am having a drink or two to celebrate my birthday (which is tomorrow). If i went out tonight all i would be observing is double stars.

LOL.

[bish]

The Moon, Mars and Jupiter looked really good to the naked eye earlier but as it's supposed to get foggy again I probably wont bother.

[Mike73]

Looking good here at the moment. Loads better than the last couple nights anyway.

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[Tribal-Wolf]

Foggy here, as was last night and the night before. Not happy

At least I got out on the bike today, took the teenage daughter on the back and still can't believe how much she loves it considering how small she is.

[iwatkins]

Don't use a low resolution GFS forecast to indicate seeing and transparency for *your* location. That way leads to madness.

Using a horizontal visibility forecast chart will also lead you to madness, not really relevant to astronomical seeing.

Best bet? Get outside at, and I mean at, sunset. Look to the south west. That will show you how much high cloud there really is. Not looking bad? Throw your scopes out to cool.

Next, wait until the first stars become visible, and as you look from zenith down to the horizon, look at the stars and get an idea of scintillation, I.e. twinkling. That is a great guide to seeing.

Cheers

Ian

[Marine Bio]

Well I have to say Anglesey is looking pretty sweet at the minute! Best skies we've had in weeks! Not to make anyone jealous or anything . . . .

[eddy]

Yeah same here in the West Midlands, its a bit of "not worrying about work in the morning" night, its pretty good to be honest!

Best night ive had in a few weeks anyway!

[Mik3]

Yeah, its not that good :/

I'm taking some images but there rather washed out.

[Tinker1947]

Well i got to say its been very good in my part of the UK, clear sky, no moisture, star i couldn't see a couple of days back nice and sharp, M105,96,95,89,90,66,65, all viewed and short images taken.

[Mike73]

A lot better than recent but seeing a little unsteady.

Temps are set to drop slightly but staying clear during the week so lets hope things keep improving.

After a quick hour tonight I was mesmerised by the moon then looked at M103/M67/M34 open clusters and to top it all off split the double star of Castor.

[Mik3]

Is improved quite alot here now, I'm getting some decent images.

[Moonshane]

just had my best night for ages with the 16" dob. galaxies, supernova, globs, comet, four planets and a few bits and bobs. 8 new messiers!

[iwatkins]

Best seeing? Around 2:30 a.m. (local) based on lapse rate here in Gloucestershire.

If anyone is after Saturn tonight, give it an hour and I would suggest a clear run.

Adiabetic lapse will stabilise by then.

Cheers

Ian