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Perseid meteor shower - Tonight

PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:05 pm
by tubby
it was yesterday too but it will be visble tonight I think from 11 till 3..

http://news.yahoo.com/s....tonight

I got my telescope ready.  :cool:

PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:10 pm
by red37
Love this bit:

People in locations where any chill might occur should dress warmer than they think necessary to allow for prolonged viewing. Seasoned skywatchers advise using a blanket or lounge chair for comfort, so you can lie back and look up for long periods.


So thoughtful


:D

PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:12 pm
by tubby
Some professional advice there.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:16 pm
by red37
bavlondon wrote:Some professional advice there.

.....yeah


I'll miss em, i'll be in me pit.

PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:16 pm
by tubby
Im going to bed now and will try to get up for around 4am.

Wish me luck. :D

PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:20 pm
by red37
night saddo  :D

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:50 am
by Judge
any pictures of any meteors taken with your wonderful mobile phones bav?

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:50 am
by tubby
Clouds everywhere. Couldn't see a damn thing. :D

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:44 am
by andy_g
i was scuppered by the clouds down here as well. last night was the 'peak' activity night, they should still be visible for a couple of nights so don't be giving up yet, bav

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:14 am
by tubby
Yeah ill be setting my alarm for tonight too thanks. :D I broke my telescope though so gutted :angry:. Think I will have to go and get a pair of binoculars.

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:18 am
by dawson99
night time take 2 and this time bav is ready!!!
Image

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:21 am
by GYBS
Image

:laugh:

:;):

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:36 am
by tubby
I have always wanted to use night vision goggles. Although not for star gazing. :D

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:40 am
by dawson99
it puts the lotion in the basket

PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:35 pm
by Number 9
bavlondon wrote:Clouds everywhere. Couldn't see a damn thing. :D

:laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:

Fuc'king PMSL...that'll teach ya for getting up at 4AM acting like Patrick Moore!! :D