Observing Session - March 29, 2014

[Newbie karl 1]

I got some nice warm running gloves this morning!!

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[Sandraj]

I got some nice warm running gloves this morning!!

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thats a good idea.

[stevetynant]

Just some suggetions

3 pairs of socks

Salupettes (ski trousers)

at least 2 layers of trousers - track trousers under your jeans perhaps 

Something to keep your head warm

lots of layers of clothes rather than one thick jumper

Coffee

Not moving around a lot in this hobby you get cold very quickly and as Len says at Blaenavon it can be exposed if theres a wind - more is definietly better in this case

Fingers crossed for the weather.

[L8-Nite]

A comfortable chair is a good accessory to bring.

[lennylovit]

salupettes are the way to go and remember a size or 2 bigger boots to fit all the extra pairs of socks in !!!!!

hat that also covers ears / back of your neck

remember you can take a layer off if you get hot but cant nip in the house for an extra layer when on top Blaenavon

Lenny

[L8-Nite]

Hi Folks,  just an early update.....

The forecast for Saturday night does not look good at the moment, but I'm optimistic as always.

It might be a good idea to have alternate plans should the weather let us down again.

Will keep you posted.

[Newbie karl 1]

This weather forecast is dreadful... Has someone bought new equipment?!

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[L8-Nite]

Well Karl, to my way of thinking,  we can only expect a reasonably accurate forecast by the weather services on the day; so things can change, hopefully for the better.

Think clear skies !  

[Newbie karl 1]

The seeing for Saturday has changed from 0 to 1 in aberdare for Saturday so there is a chance!

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[L8-Nite]

That's the spirit, think positive !  

[valleyman]

Good idea about having a back up Mike.

How about 3 dates either side of the New Moon, So have the nearest Saturday to before the new moon as the starter then the next 2 Saturdays as the back up dates.

Might be a good idea to get all the planned dates Pinned to the forum so they are always top of the pile. One of the Moderators can Pin the topic.

[L8-Nite]

Good idea Pat, I'll look into it. 

Cheers !

[Freff]

Or we all meet up at a local for a good chin wag and a bite to eat.

[Ganymede12]

This weather forecast is dreadful... Has someone bought new equipment?!

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Does a laptop count if I have used it for Astronomy?

[L8-Nite]

Does a laptop count if I have used it for Astronomy?

Never volunteer to take credit for bad weather.  

[stevetynant]

I can't make it tonight guys unfortunately fingers crossed for some clear skies for you all.

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[valleyman]

Get those fingers and toes crossed Sandra, it worked last time

 

Pat

[L8-Nite]

Sorry folks, the weather let us down again. we have 77 - 83 %  cloud cover forecast for tonight, with

a Zero to One ( 0 - 1 ) on the seeing scale; so tonight, it's a " NO GO " for the observing session.  

[bats]

Gutted

[lennylovit]

OH HUM , weather not playing ball at all lately

 early night for me work in the morning and they nicked an hour off us !!

Lenny

[valleyman]

Right call Mike.

 

100% high cloud here

 

Pat

[Sandraj]

Get those fingers and toes crossed Sandra, it worked last time

Pat

you reminded me to late. Sorry 

[Freff]

That's a shame, I still would have gone but just brought coffee and cake and had a natter.... never mind. 

[garethmob]

i actually forgot bout this  spent all day cleaning my trailer for SGL and went to view a new car and completly forgot  

[daiwelly]

Its patchy here in Aberbran so  got the bino's out catching glinpses