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Post by PeteG on Jul 25, 2009 23:55:27 GMT
A question for the Mods really.
Any chance of expanding this forum so that people can contribute photos of interesting things in the sky during the none NLC season?
As NLC's have a short time period during the year it would be nice to keep the forum ticking over for the rest of the year as there are some talented people contributing some really stunning photos.
Just a thought,
Pete
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Post by markt on Jul 26, 2009 0:57:10 GMT
There's a hardcore of us which check in 'out of season'. I certainly do on a daily basis on the lookout for spam / inappropriate content (luckily this is virtually non-existent), I suppose the 'general' thread is the one previouslly where out of season stuff is discussed. It would be interesting to see what others think of Petes idea? We're all ears  |
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Post by dgrutherford on Jul 26, 2009 8:13:01 GMT
I'm all in favour of adding topics such as Aurora reports/images. Makes perfect sense. NLC in the summer months and Aurora during the winter.
Dave
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Post by André on Jul 26, 2009 8:24:38 GMT
I agree with John
The clear focus of this forum are NLC and related stuff, so it should be as clear as possible for this. For all other sky related things the general forum is ideal.
I would not recomend to add more subforums, as I think this will just clutter the forum and make it kind of confusing ...
Just my 2p.
André
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Post by olaf3sky on Jul 26, 2009 10:53:53 GMT
...I would not recomend to add more subforums, as I think this will just clutter the forum and make it kind of confusing ... Yes, that's it! The General forum is ok! Regards, Olaf |
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Post by tmcewan on Jul 26, 2009 11:17:16 GMT
Yes, I think it's important that the website and Forum focus on NLC so I'd recommend using the 'General' forum for this. I'd also encourage continued use of the Forum over the non-NLC months. It's a real pity that auroral activity has been in such a long, deep low since the Forum has been in use - it would be the ideal subject to cover.
Tom
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Post by Jay on Jul 26, 2009 14:21:16 GMT
Is it ok to post pics like my atmospheric optics one that i have put on the general board, i know they arnt very rare but i think they are nice!
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Post by markt on Jul 26, 2009 15:38:55 GMT
Is it ok to post pics like my atmospheric optics one that i have put on the general board, i know they arnt very rare but i think they are nice! It sure is! that's what the general board is for |
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Post by PeteG on Jul 26, 2009 20:14:26 GMT
thats good then.
I find this a great forum and didn't want to see it go completely quiet until next May.
Keep on posting!
PeteG
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Post by Bill W on Aug 11, 2009 8:16:19 GMT
G'day cobbers,
Still a bit jet lagged from my antipodean observing trip, and still catching up...
I have to agree with Tom's assertion that the main focus of the forum must remain NLC but the General Board is indeed the place for all else.
I'm with Mark in that I too check regularly check year round. My own non NLC season activities are primarily meteor oriented. I know a few other members are meteor observers also so I'd certainly be interested to see what others are up to over the winter months on the meteor front. Further to my postings about video meteor observing I'd really like to know if anyone who replied has started to do such observing.
Last night the Perseid activity was really picking up. I managed to catch 25 meteors on the automatic set up. A couple were real crackers. Don't forget to keep an eye out over the next couple of night as we go through the peak.
It's interesting to note that whether it's NLC, aurorae or meteors it's all the upper atmosphere, an interesting place!
cheers,
Bill.
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Post by PeteG on Aug 13, 2009 3:08:38 GMT
I saw One absolutley jaw dropping stunning meteor flash overhead (while I was setting my camera up)
Clouds and rain now....
PeteG
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Post by Bill W on Aug 13, 2009 12:43:54 GMT
The 11/12th was disappointing only seeing 2 (which must have been exceptionally bright) through really quite thick cloud. However last night (this morning) was much better.
Although it was never fully clear with lots a moonlit high cloud there was still good activity.
There was a great "outburst" around 00.30 with 9 very bright ( -1 or brighter maybe...) meteors all within a few minutes.
Dew curtailed imaging at the out of town site but I caught a few on the video system at home.
Roll on the Orionids.
cheers,
Bill.
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Post by markt on Aug 15, 2009 15:09:14 GMT
Welcome back Bill! Wondered where you'd disappeared to  |
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