UDSC 13 - 15th April

Carole · Mar 30, 2018, 10:58:55

This isn't in the OAS Calendar, but in the vain hope that the weather might play ball, is any-one up for an UDSC at Cairds this month?

I know Julian will be at Kelling.

Carole

ApophisAstros · Mar 30, 2018, 22:57:39

Provisionally booked the pod in case of clear nights..
13\14\15th

Roger

Carole · Apr 04, 2018, 11:37:51

Am just checking with Pete about the state of the field, as the grass is still very soggy in the park where I walk the dog, so likely to be soggy at Cairds too. Might only be suitable for two people in Cabins and cars not parked on the field.

Carole

Carole · Apr 09, 2018, 12:27:50

I presume no-one else is interested in coming as no-one has replied, but just in case, the forecast has been very changeable, so there is a good chance we may not go at the weekend but might go on 16 - 17 & 18th next week.

Carole

Carole · Apr 15, 2018, 12:27:12

I know this is not the weekend, but in case any-one is free and wants to join us, Roger Dave and I are planning on going to Cairds this week, Monday 16th - Friday 20th, Dave won't be there until Wednesday.

Carole

MarkS · Apr 15, 2018, 17:04:34

Good luck! The weather looks great and I think you have a good chance of some decent imaging.

Mark

Carole · Apr 15, 2018, 18:20:13

Thanks Mark, the forecast keeps changing but hopefully we will get something.

Carole

MarkS · Apr 17, 2018, 06:32:57

I did a quick imaging test run last night, after months of hiatus.

Result: everything still seems to be working and I haven't totally forgotten how to image

Mark

Carole · Apr 17, 2018, 08:26:13

So long since l did anything l forgot to focus last night but realised after first sub. Got about 1 hour and a half last night minus the PA, finding the target and forgettng to focus.

Bit of a disaster for Roger, his guide camera seems to have stopped working. Hoping Dave can bring a spare plus guidescope and fixings to help out.

Also think l have a mouse or something in the van. Woke me up twice when it jumped on my back.

Carole

ApophisAstros · Apr 17, 2018, 20:42:06

So much for a clear night ..this wa sabout 8 o'clock pm.
Roger

MarkS · Apr 17, 2018, 21:20:18

Same here. But it might well clear ...

Mark

Carole · Apr 18, 2018, 00:57:42

It finally cleared at about 10 pm. Imaging right now. Hope it lasts.

MarkS · Apr 18, 2018, 06:32:57

Here it was still cloudy at 11:30pm. I went to bed

Mark

Carole · Apr 18, 2018, 13:45:54

I packed away at 5.30am. Roger fell asleep and packed away an hour later. Carole

MarkS · Apr 18, 2018, 19:18:38

Tonight's forecast is clear but the sky quality today has been poor. I suspect it will be murky tonight.

Mark

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