http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/ NASTRO Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:37:10 GMT Tim Kent http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1522 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1522 Dave Had lots of away time this last few weeks....need a balance at the moment........had to pack in, wind just too strong for the computer to keep images on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:44 GMT Dave Scott http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1521 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1521 Tim, Sky is fantastic here too. I envy you your observing. How come you're not going to Kielder? I assume there must be something interesting happening Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:36 GMT Tim Kent http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1520 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1520 Good luck with both then Dave.........not that I wish to upset you but sky nice and clear here in Alnwick just setting eveything up.....{;o)) Regards.....Tim Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:14 GMT Dave Scott http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1519 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1519 No fun here Tim. A night of sobriety and waiting around followed by an early start in the morning for my MOT, more waiting around, and no doubt huge expense. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:11 GMT Tim Kent http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1518 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1518 I have just been outside before I read these messages and thought what a perfect night (so far) now in the office watching the moon set over the golf course Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11:05 GMT Dave Scott http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1517 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1517 It turns out I am unavailable due to chauffeuring duties for our lass. Still if Austin's going to Kielder then I suppose that means Paul and Malcolm at a Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:43:13 GMT austinbwmn http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1516 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1516 Count me out, I'm off up to Kielder tonight. Austin Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:42:05 GMT Dave Scott http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1515 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1515 The weather forecast on both Met Office and BBC websites claim that we will have clear skies tonight. Obviously, I don't put too much faith in this, because Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:22:23 GMT austinbwmn http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1514 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1514 Hi all, Nine of us turned up at Hauxley with hopes more than expectations. Over the hour or so of observing around the expected peak and later when the radiant Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:04:03 GMT Adrian Jannetta http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1513 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1513 Me and Emma will be arriving at about 8.45. I’m busy printing off a star chart – I’m going to have a crack drawing meteor trails! Adrian From: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:59:45 GMT malcolm robinson http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1512 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1512 great thanks tim,dave it has cleared up nicely lets hope it lasts tim and i are going for 7.30 ish, cheers malcolm ======================================== Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:55:36 GMT tim http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1511 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1511 Malcolm Just finishing camera charge be down about 7.30 Regards....Tim Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:55:23 GMT Dave Scott http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1510 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1510 I think due to the strength of the wind the clouds will keep coming and going all night, which in my opinion makes it worth the bother. Is everyone still Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:19:53 GMT malcolm robinson http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1509 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1509 hi tim it was a vision telling me not to lose faith,and it was right lovley clear sky now. let me know if you are going early mate . cheers malcolm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:16:48 GMT tim http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1508 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nastro/message/1508 So what did you see in heaven Malcolm??? There are a FEW stars in Alnwick...not including me {:0) I'll give it till 6.45 and then mail again Sent 6.15