W/C 28th January

[swamp thing]

Hi All

Well, we had a brief gap in the clouds last night but the moon kinda butted its oar in somewhat nice to see everyone (with all the new shiny kit )

I've got clear night on Wednesday on my weather app, shan't be holding my breath though. This week isn't gonna be that good with the moon being as intrusive as it is. But lack of clear skies is kinda meaning, just grab what ya can.

[Leebert]

Yep, it was a good night last night despite the moon. Great to catch up and give a few goodies their first outing

Not sure I can make Wednesday due to work but will give it a crack if its clear - it may just be limited to a light polluted back garden though.

Can you tell me the name of your moon app please Steve?

[swamp thing]

Simply "Moon globe" Lee

[jam1e1]

couldn't make it out yesterday was in need of sleep had busy week, hopefully wednesday should be ok, only realised it was full moon period around 5pm last night!

[Dizeee]

I can do wesdnesday, will make sure I get there at the right time this time. Will keep an eye

[Leebert]

Thanks Steve

[Astro_Baby]

If it ever clears I'll be up there at RC. Its now been the months more or less since I have been out.

[swamp thing]

What scope will you be bringing Mel? You may well now have a contender in the pimp my scope brigade eh Daz?

[Woking]

I admit it, I have shamelessly pimped my frac, if I spend more time admiring it than M42 please feel free to take the proverbial P

Wednesday is out for me thanks to work, but should be good for Thursday. The not-to-be-trusted MET forecast for Thurs is clear skies too.

[swamp thing]

^^^

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[Dizeee]

Any updates?

[Leebert]

I can't do RC tonight but should be able to sneak a quick peek in the garden. Make sure you nail your tripods to the ground - it's very gusty!

I might up for Thursday unless work gets in the way.

[swamp thing]

It's pretty windy out there, anyone fancy it? Reckon my Dob will be spinning round like a top.

[Optical Dob]

I think mine will blow away . I should be ok for tonight got a few things to sort out first.

[swamp thing]

Just been outside, man it's way too windy for me. If the moon wasn't so bright I'd be more tempted.

[Leebert]

Only a short session in the garden before the cloud came in but it was good to check out some things. First light too for the new Grab n Go. We've gone and joined the dob club and we rather like it

[Optical Dob]

Nice one Lee

[jam1e1]

Nice! As was windy & got 8am meeting in london, decided to use time to have a play with 'new' AZ EQ6 in garden - was really pleased finally got to align properly and was v accurate - then clouds rolled in which quickly killed off any excitement! Got a quick view at Jupiter, starfish cluster, orion neb, also couple others - that's when GOTO really comes into play

[Astro_Baby]

Uts clear as a bell BUt i only just got in from work at 22:00 and K am just too knacked to go out. Been up since 6am this morning.

[Woking]

Nice Grab n Go Lee, no need for a chair when viewing around the zenith either

Any plans on bringing the new AZ EQ6 up to RC Jamie? we all want a nosy.

Driving back from work earlier could see the clouds had rolled in again, looked clear around 7.30 too. Hopefully we'll get some decent conditions tomo.

[jam1e1]

Any plans to bring a ~8km power cord up there? Once get a new battery will do....unless someone has a powerpack to pimp out for the night

[swamp thing]

Nice new scope Lee, but then I would say that huh

Glad you finally got to try the new mount Jamie, sounds really good.

Edit i'll put my power pack on charge then eh?

[jam1e1]

Cheers was nice to get reassurance was worth investment (despite clouds plan to use more)

Yes that powerpack could come in handy!! will get round to getting new one once sold a few bits around house

[Dizeee]

Sat night is set to be crystal clear...

[jimieee]

The moon doesn't rise until after midnight either... Is it worth a dark sky trip?

It'd be my first, so I'd be up for it.