Most of the hardcore regulars here are in Mersing right now trying out CC's 12.5" "curry pot" portaball....heh heh
That's why it has been so quiet tonight.
Its very cloudy here but latest report from onsite indicates clear skies with some high altitude clouds...they MUST really be taking in the breathtaking views of the 12.5" zambuto mirror! sigh....
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Yes, if not for the fact that I was overseas, I would join them too!
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
siahheng wrote:Some of us have to work this weekend...next time, will be like a were-wolf and only go on-call when there is a full moon!
That's a good idea! And I have to plan my trips around the lunar calendar! Heh..
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
Now a day I am veri lazy. :oops: Hardly go out for ob since the long time ago.
Last major trip was Batu Layar on year eve.
Always ob from the living room at moon, Jupiter and some time Cruz Jewel Box only with old faithful Mak127.
Unfortunately Saturn is not in view. Too lazy to bring down the field.
DL zzzzzzzzzzz
Airconvent, are you in SMS/phone contact with any of them? Seems unusual that no one said anything about the curry pot or what good/bad skies they had ...
Unless they're doing it on purpose .. HAHAHA
Jeremy Ng
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After viewing through the Portaball, all are speechless.........
The general comment all like "wow", then follow by sound make by cricket and night bird.......