Deep Sky Camp - 15th to 18th Jan 2010 (CANCELLED)

[Mike]

It will have to be huge to make Mac's vehicle look tiny.

I can't wait to see this Monster Truck you've bought.

[Rocket Pooch]

here you go, here is one with another small 4x4 next to it.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48VPMipK0DY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HTjGnx9Wr8&feature=related

[Tony G]

Well it seems like the big thaw (and I don't mean John  ) and the rain, will be turning all that lovely fluffy stuff into that muddy stuff, so it going from cold and hard to soft and wet,  and so was wondering was this DSC being re-scheduled, or was it still going ahead??????????

Tony G

[Mike]

Personally I think we should scrap it and set another date for an official one in February.

[MarkS]

Personally I think we should scrap it and set another date for an official one in February.

Reluctantly, I agree.  Valentine's weekend?

Mark

[Mike]

Valentines weekend is when there is a New Moon so would be best. it would mean the Imaging Session on the 12th would need to be moved though.

[Rocket Pooch]

Dam I'll have to go and play in the mud on my own.

Or, I could go and get the 4x4 and have a play?

[MarkS]

Given the rain and the melting snow, I'm certain there's no shortage of mud down there.

[Tony G]

What about the weekend before or after the 12th Feb.
I know everyone prefers the DSO's, but it might be good to see the moon and have a little competition on one of the sky camps, and image this, and still have plenty of time to image DSO's.
Just a thought!
I think this is what we all started on.

Tony G

PS..............................Plus I won't be in trouble as well for missing St Valentine's Day. and I think a few others as well.

[Mike]

I'm fine with that.

The weekend of the 20/21 the moon is last quarter and goes below the horizon between 2300 and midnight.

[MarkS]

The weekend of the 20/21 the moon is last quarter and goes below the horizon between 2300 and midnight.

Errr - that doesn't sound right.  The moon is last quarter, agreed, but surely that means it rises very late and gets ever higher until dawn?

Mark

[Mike]

Nope. it is high in the sky during the day, getting lower and below the horizon close to midnight.

[JohnP]

Actually night of 21st it passes right in front of Pleiades around 6-7pm so could be good photo opportunity eh TONY !!!!!


John

[Mike]

OK I am taking a decision...

The January DSC is officially cancelled. We will hold another one on the weekend of 19th to 21st February. If you still wish to go down that is up to you.

Rick can you please update the main site.

[The Thing]

Looks like we are set for an early evening team moon in front of the seven sisters then. Could be one for the calendar!