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by majestic
Sun May 30, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Observation Session at ECP tonight - 29 May 2010 (Saturday)
Replies: 18
Views: 7537

Hey guys, it was nice to meet you all. Pity about the clouds, but hey, there's always next weekend!
by majestic
Sun May 30, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: FS : Orion Backpack for telescope and accessories
Replies: 7
Views: 4407

Hi, is this still for sale?
by majestic
Sat May 29, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Observation Session at ECP tonight - 29 May 2010 (Saturday)
Replies: 18
Views: 7537

The skies are looking pretty good, so I'm leaving here in about 20 minutes...
by majestic
Sat May 29, 2010 4:19 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Observation Session at ECP tonight - 29 May 2010 (Saturday)
Replies: 18
Views: 7537

Thanks Gary, I got your PM. I'll just tweet @singastro if there are any updates but at the moment I think I'll be there with my 8SE.
by majestic
Sat May 29, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Observation Session at ECP tonight - 29 May 2010 (Saturday)
Replies: 18
Views: 7537

Same with me - any location is fine but may as well stick with ECP. I'll be there from about 8:30pm if the skies are mostly clear.
by majestic
Sat May 29, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Obs session at ECP on 28/05/10?
Replies: 35
Views: 13192

Anyone up for another attempt tonight? I'll head over to ECP around 8pm if anyone's going. For me, the skies need to be pretty clear to justify the trip though...
by majestic
Fri May 28, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Obs session at ECP on 28/05/10?
Replies: 35
Views: 13192

Massive thunder here - sounds like a huge storm about to hit... :(
by majestic
Fri May 28, 2010 6:18 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Obs session at ECP on 28/05/10?
Replies: 35
Views: 13192

It's looking pretty dismal here but hey, it's better than it was an hour ago! Hopefully it will continue to clear...
by majestic
Fri May 28, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Jupiter has lost a band!
Replies: 26
Views: 10239

Hi,majestic Well,you lost patience--normal of newbie to astronomy.At around 6 am today the red spot come into view.I was imaging it with my kid.Thanks. Lol! Oh well, that's the price I paid for satisfying my craving for that first cup of coffee. Next time I'll use the transit calculator (or maybe m...
by majestic
Fri May 28, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Jupiter has lost a band!
Replies: 26
Views: 10239

I took a look at 5am this morning but I could only see the top band. This was the first time I've ever seen Jupiter though so I didn't really care, it was very cool! I could clearly see 4 moons. I couldn't see the red spot but I don't think it was facing us at the time. Another link for fellow newbi...