W/C 27th August

[swamp thing]

Hi All

Well our old friend the Moon is gonna be bright this week. So no dark sky trips, but if anyone fancies RC on a clear one I'll be up for it. RC does provide a nice southern sky for lunar observing if your gardens are obscured.

If we get a clear one I'll no doubt post anyway.

[jam1e1]

Should be ok for visit to RC - the Nagler has arrived along with 2" eyepiece centering adaptor, scope recollimated and ready to go - thats enough to guarantee cloud cover for another week

[jimieee]

Hi, I can't make it this week because I'm away - but I will be up for it when I get back.

[swamp thing]

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Hi, I can't make it this week because I'm away - but I will be up for it when I get back.

Holiday not work I hope have a good un James.

Look forward to seeing that 2" centering adaptor Jamie. New Nagler =

[Leebert]

I'll be up for a bit of RC observing (work permitting). The forecast isn't looking too promising so far though

[Astro_Baby]

I have wheels again and could be up there if we get a clear night. The Mak dould do with a run but if anyone wants to see a TAL 100 in action I coud be ersuaded to bring the TAL with me.

[swamp thing]

Ooh yes! not seen your ТАЛ yet.

Nosey so and so aren't I?

[jam1e1]

...could even use the skytee2 to mount sw120 and tal100 side by side :>

Not sure why didnt buy those adapters sooner steve, now that have the 2" and 1.25" i just stack them and switch between eyepieces - quicker and holds them securely - worthwhile 'focuser' upgrade!

now that moon is in full flow ill prob bring up the frac

[jimieee]

Holiday not work I hope have a good un James.

Holiday Going to Cornwall. Will take my scope, but the moon and the Great British weather are against me...

[Woking]

I'm around this week if we get a clear night.

Saw Orion and Jupier rising in the east at 3am on Sunday - no bins or scope though as was on cricket tour and was'nt really in a fit state for an impromptu observing session either

[Leebert]

Looking forward to capturing Jupiter again.

Sounds like the cricket tour went well

[jam1e1]

I'm around this week if we get a clear night.

Saw Orion and Jupier rising in the east at 3am on Sunday - no bins or scope though as was on cricket tour and was'nt really in a fit state for an impromptu observing session either

Jupier??! i see the alcohol has still havings its effect

[Woking]

I just checked on Stellarium and it was Jupiter, just to the 2 o'clock position from Orion in Taurus. Even to my blurry eyes it was far too bright to be anything else, although if I had waited another hour Venus would have been up and then I would have been well confused!

[swamp thing]

Clear out there but I've an early start tomorrow so can't do tonight. Maybe tomorrow if I'm not too tired.

[Woking]

It's still a bit damp and cloudy here in Woking, much better forecast for tomo

[Leebert]

The Astro Panel forecast (mobile phone app) is currently looking not bad for tomorrow. I hope it stays that way - I promise not to bring a camera It's been a while since I checked out the moon

[Woking]

Looks like it clearing for later if anybody is up for RC?

[Leebert]

Yep. I'm up for it if it stays clear

[Astro_Baby]

I will be there

[swamp thing]

I'll be up for it. Looking clear at the moment.

[Woking]

Reckon I'll be there after 9, will see you all up there

[Pingster]

Can someone tell me what RC stands for? :DS

[swamp thing]

Can someone tell me what RC stands for? :DS

Ranmore Common buddy. It's our local meeting place VLM 5....ish.

[Leebert]

Good to met you all again last night. It was a nice and clear night. I was pleasantly surprised how much other stuff I could see in the little 5" Mak despite the amazingly bright Blue Moon (well, almost full Blue Moon). Attached is an afocal photo from my mobile phone.

Looking forward to the next session. Lets hope it's a Bignor expedition

[swamp thing]

That's come out good Lee. Those 5" Maks are pretty impressive little scopes.