Forgot what a scope is for!

[simmo39]

When oh when are we going to get some clear skies?  Have been waiting to see M82 and its nova but all i can see is cloud. 

[Bart]

unlucky. For once we have been lucky and got out a few times in the last week. Sorry. I'm sure you'll get a chance to spot the SN soon. Its all part of the allure, isn't it? not being able to 'do' your hobby. Enjoy it when you get your chance.

Barry

[Astro Imp]

I think it will all be over before we get out again judging by the weather forecasts on the Beeb lately. I'm just pleased to live on top of hill at the moment.

[Naemeth]

Sorry all, the weather is probably down to my Mak being delivered soon .

[Astro Imp]

Sorry all, the weather is probably down to my Mak being delivered soon .

Send it back quick!!! 

[Naemeth]

Send it back quick!!! 

No chance, I don't think Stu would have room for it and his big Newt ...

[estwing]

Just great at the moment...

[cotterless45]

I saw a picture of blue sky today.

Anyone remember blue sky ?

Nick.

[crashtestdummy]

Last observed on the 4th of Jan then 11th December before that.luckily I have a 22".mirror to grind which is keeping me occupied but it's annoying with all those Virgo galaxies out there waiting to be seen

[LaylaMC]

I know what you mean. Luckily I got out last Saturday and saw the SN but there hasn't been a patch of clear skies since! I was hoping to get another look at it before it starts to fade.

Grrr to the clouds!

[ronl]

Whoever wrote that you need patience in this hobby was 

not joking, it looks ok here Sunday morning around 3 am,

keeping my fingers crossed.

[asset189]

Purchased a rigel quick finder and new filter early in december and other than five minutes one night to make sure they worked they have not been used in ernest yet. no sign of any improvemrnt up here either

[hobbes22]

Yeah, I fitted my Telrad on Tuesday, but haven't had chance to even properly align it, Pfft. Although it does look clear at 6 in the morning, Now, do I get up at 6 on a Saturday to see Saturn??

[Naemeth]

Yeah, I fitted my Telrad on Tuesday, but haven't had chance to even properly align it, Pfft. Although it does look clear at 6 in the morning, Now, do I get up at 6 on a Saturday to see Saturn??

No, you get up at 4 in preparation for 6 (and, just in case it's clear)

[ChrisLX200]

I'm expecting delivery of a new OTA ordered from the 'states on Moday so you can be sure of a couple of weeks of clear skies from then onwards... or possibly not.

ChrisH

[Pint Of Stellar]

Possible break in the clouds coming over the weekend here albeit late on in the night. 

http://www.meteoblue.com/en/great-britain/weather-pershore/seeing

[petergc]

I was thinking the same thing at work today. In fact Ive actually forgotten what my gear looks like set up. So I've decided tonight to unpack it all set it all up and time myself...

[MND]

I picked up my first scope today, 9.25 inches of shiny goodness clogging up the dining room. Can't wait to get out and have a go, looking like about April at the moment......

[faulksy]

i have just bought a complete new set up and eps and i have only used it twice, nightmare

[Pig]

The forecast shows a break in the cloud here tonight, I will be up and running within five minutes if its true

[philhas]

Last night clear as a bell...as I was staggering back from a curry night.....doh. Today not a cloud in the sky which means tonight as soon as the sun disappears the cloud will roll in 

[LaylaMC]

Lovely and clear here at the moment, not a cloud in the sky, so you can guarantee it will be completely covered by tonight!

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[m0rt]

I actually managed an hour this morning. What is even luckier, is that I recieved a new scope and mount last week so managed to use it for the first time as intended!

Sick of seeing half good seeing forecast, getting the Dob out and letting it cool then having the local microclimate end up with poor seeing.  So I decided to sort out a grab and go setup to compliment the Dob. So after hunting down an A80Mf @ TS, and an AZ4 from FLO, I was woken by the cats at just after 5 this morning, looked out and got it up and going in just over 10 mins. NE aspect for me, but managd to get good, (and suprising for this Aperture), views of M13 and M92. Both a little fuzzy, but with patience started to make out the odd stars in M92. Also a nice view around the Crescent Nebula and the hundreds of tiny pinpricks...though like a fool I didn't even think to check out Albireo thought it.

Hopefully I may get a chance at Jupiter tonight before it gets swallowed up by neighbouring Willow/House, but I won't hold my breath.

AZ4 is a damn fine alt-az mount btw. Very pleased with the Vixen A80Mf too.

[simmo39]

Well just finished work and the sky is clear, sun is out. Now if only it will last!

[Robbo AR]

Possible break in the clouds tonight over Sussex , keeping everything crossed.