Imaging Session III - 12th May

[Mike]

Imaging Session III is now set as Friday 12th May starting at 1930.

This is for the astrophotographers to get together and do some imaging together. Anyone else who wants to come to watch and learn is also welcome.

Hot drinks and nibbles will be provided.

Bring a sleeping bag if you are crashing overnight.

If you need the address or my phone number then send me a PM.

[Rocket Pooch]

Does that mean Paul will have to bring a sleeping bag for his laptop?

[Mike]

Can the people who might be coming to this send a reply please so I have an idea of numbers.

Thanks.

[Tony G]

Mike,
count me in.

Tony G

[Fay]

Mike,

I will be there.


Fay

[Tony G]

Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3
Mike,
weather permitting, this will be a very good night to observe this comet and the next two nights aswell, this is when it is at its closest to us.
(12th - 14th May 2006)

This is a sky map showing the position of the comet on the night of 12th May and the morning of 13th May
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/images/73p/skymap_north_13may06.gif

Tony G

[Rocket Pooch]

Hi Tony,

Well then lets give it a go over the weekend!

Do you have the RA & DEC coordinates for those nights?

Chris

[Tony G]

Hi Chris ,
good idea, the only reason i suggested the night at Mike's was because of the brightness and close proximity.
I will look for the co-ordinates, I have them somewhere, anyway i think John P has them memorised or his scope has auto polit for this object(s)

Tony G

[Whitters]

I'll be there.
Look out for the comet on the night of the 8th it's going to be a few minutes from M57

[Whitters]

Closes to M57 at 4am BST