Next Meet 14th April

[Matthew]

We've got a few members in your area deadhead maybe on the next meet you can arrange a car share with someone ( would help with fuel costs).

[texaspete1973]

ceilings just come down on my landing and stairs:( sorry but i cant make this one.Hope the clear skies happen for you all.

[stevetynant]

bad news Pete - hope everythings ok

[stevetynant]

Air pressure is rizing rapidly on my weather station - fingers crossed for clear skies

[Matthew]

The cloud is starting to break here steve but the wind has picked up a little

[garethmob]

It was rainin over Rhondda valley on my way back to store from first run. Here's hoping its good:)

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[stevetynant]

perhaps the wind can blow the clouds away Mat - it can't be as windy as the last time I was up there - I'm packed up and going to leave here about 7 - shoiuld get there about 8ish time to set up and let the scope cool down - if theres no one at site 1 by 8:30 I'll head down to site 2

Just checked the BBC weather site looks like Blaenavon is right on the edge of clear skies by @ 9pm - fingers crossed

see you later folks

Steve

[Mr Flibble]

Well, I'm heading off soon to a wedding function . I know where I'd rather be. Hope you have clear skies tonight.

[stargazer79]

Hope it clears up for you. hopefully see you all at the next meet

all the best

[Matthew]

Clayton,david I'm hoping to have another meet in 2 weeks,fingers crossed it will be clear Steve ,I'm at asda's now ( I've only just got here ) so I will wait to see if anyone turns up

[stevetynant]

I'm just leaving the house in the next few minutes Mat - weather station still showing rizing air pressure

cheers

Steve

[Matthew]

Lets hope it keeps rising,, I'm gonna stay here a little longer,I know pete isn't coming and I think mike is going straight up the site.

[stevetynant]

glad to meet everyone - shame about the clouds - can't believe it can see Ursa Major clear as a bell from my back garden now- never mind we'll all live to fight another day.

[garethmob]

I was goin to but mat said about the clouds . I actually set up next to my car in Blackwood Asda was showing a work college mars and Venus and the iss went over lol. Really clear . Dang them clouds .

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[stevetynant]

one of those things unfortunately Gaz - as we were leaving you could see the clouds clearing away from the horizon but it was still 95% cloud at that point - got home and theres still cloud about but you can see the stars - never mind- not like their going anywhere :0)

[garethmob]

Lol he says as a massive meteor streaks past:p

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[Matthew]

Thanks to Mike,Steve,Gordon and Ant ( and Ants dad ),pity about the clouds but you cant win them all.Its clearing here but its spotting to rain!!

[Mountain View]

It was spotting with rain as I came into Risca, getting out of the car looked up and there were the stars! The brighter ones at least

It was good to meet everyone, these events are never wasted

Let's hope for better conditions next time

Thanks Mat for organising it

[Matthew]

Its getting clearer Gordon ,im considering setting my alarm for 4am.No need to thank me i enjoy spending time with other astronomers.Lets hope we have some clear skies on the next meet

[L8-Nite]

Hi Guys,

Even though the conditions were unfavorable, it was nice to meet some fellow enthusiasts and get out under the stars. The Blaenavon site is certainly a great observing location for our Valleys region; a wonderful panoramic view indeed. I had a good time, looking forward to the next observing meet and seeing you all again.

Cheers

PS: Skies were clear when I returned home, lol.

[stargazer79]

What a differance a day makes! I have just been up the site it is a stunning evening...

Mat, I think your crystal ball need collimating before the next meet!

[Matthew]

Haha I know, and to make it worse I'm in work till 12

[stevetynant]

Yes what a shame but what can you do? - never mind look forward to the next one