Finally a clear sky!

[bejay1957]

Looking clear for the first night in a couple of weeks; will go out at midnight, hoping for NLC, and keep a watch for the SpaceX Falcon if launch goes ahead at 2336 UTC

Edited July 2, 2017 by bejay1957

[bejay1957]

Ultimately northern views clouded out again by 0030, though bizarrely I could still see my absolute N horizon clearly, and occasional glimpses of Capella.  Very frustrating when you can watch twitter feeds with images of developing NLC

 

[ronl]

It's typical at the moment, and it's worse when you get setup, then the clouds roll in,

hope you have better luck next time.

[MarsG76]

Sucks doesn't it... it happens every time I plan to a astro outing also... It's clear when I'm doing a night or late shift at a job I hate with people I can't stand and as soon as I get a night off, it's cloudy... Astronomy enthusiasts curse, its like being constantly punished by a demon, waste your life in a demonic dog boring job surrounded by immoral filthy animal like people than lose your astronomy nights to clouds. 

Sell my gear?? no.. because than it'll be the opposite.... 

[bejay1957]

The skies here have generally been improved since the decommissioning of the Didcot A power station, but I cannot believe how infrequently I have had a clear northern view this year, and particularly this summer while hoping to see any NLC

[mikey2000]

Just don't buy any new equipment that needs a clear night to try out :-).  I bought a guide camera late winter and I'm sure it rained for 40 nights after delivery