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Space and Astronomy Thread
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diva_moon
12-08-2009
Too cloudy here
dollypentreath
12-08-2009
yes, I mentioned it on WHATM last night as LF was dire.

sadly I've got 100% cloud cover here
Parneb
12-08-2009
Just been outside to have a look at the sky...very thick clouds and I cannot see it clearing by midnight. Have seen them many times before, but look to watch them again..

Living in the countryside means a dark sky which is better for viewing.
Joni M
12-08-2009
Originally Posted by TelevisionUser:
“That is regrettably the problem in the UK. All too often we miss out on celestial events because of the cloud and rain.

One day, I wouldn't mind going to somewhere like the Nevada or Australian deserts to see a really good Perseid or Leonid meteor shower.

Has anyone ever been to such places and witnessed truly dark (and clear) skies?”

No unfortunately, but I was in the middle of nowhere in Wales (with no light pollution) when Haleys comet was here, it was amazing! Completely different to what I was able to see from Liverpool.
pingupants
12-08-2009
Typical. It's raining down here in sunny cornwall! Just like eclipse day!!!
GMAKAIWTY
12-08-2009
It is best between midnight and dawn.

Take a look at this website about the Earth compared to other planets and suns.

I thought the sun was big.

http://www.caodanghoahoc.com/tabilu/...s/Galaxies.htm
LittleTinker
12-08-2009
Did I not read it right that the ones this year are going to be hard to see unless you live in the North of Scotland?
Parneb
12-08-2009
Originally Posted by pingupants:
“Typical. It's raining down here in sunny cornwall! Just like eclipse day!!!”


'tis fine way ooop North, if cloudy. Just been out in a short-sleeved T-shirt and it was warm, and not one sound to be heard. Total silence.
TelevisionUser
12-08-2009
Originally Posted by mangomoon:
“Been outside since 10pm, looking directly overhead I've only seen one. Very bright.
I think I can see Jupiter, is it quite low down in the sky?
Looks like the clouds will clear in an hour or two.”

They should also be visible post midnight too so hopefully it will have cleared up for you by then.
GMAKAIWTY
12-08-2009
Originally Posted by LittleTinker:
“Did I not read it right that the ones this year are going to be hard to see unless you live in the North of Scotland?”

Not sure. I am in Notts and can see them quite well.
LittleTinker
12-08-2009
Cool....Ill go have a look then )
rockerchick
12-08-2009
I saw another one!
shefair
12-08-2009
too cloudy here in devon
kittyuk
12-08-2009
No way!!!
I watched that Triffids film!
tvqueen1905
12-08-2009
just got back from looking outside i eventually managed to find the w

seen about 5 so far

going back out soon
tvqueen1905
12-08-2009
Originally Posted by Carlos_dfc:
“Ayone still struggling with directions (tvqueen?)...

Now the Moon's up, due East is a tad to the right of it.
That very bright 'star' - can't miss it, brightest thing in the sky, after the Moon - is Jupiter - that's roughly South-East at the moment.”

I saw jupiter as well i think

saw the plough and the w and 5 so far can't believe it
Bunty
12-08-2009
No cloud here to speak of and I can't see a thing
pingupants
12-08-2009
Originally Posted by kittyuk:
“No way!!!
I watched that Triffids film!”

Class!! u have just made my evening!
mangomoon
12-08-2009
I'm going back out for another look soon. Hope I see more activity this time! I'm in the North West, anyone else?
pvc
12-08-2009
nothing here in London - very disappointing
mickmercer
12-08-2009
Originally Posted by kittyuk:
“No way!!!
I watched that Triffids film!”

Just keep some sea water handy.
coffeetwosugars
12-08-2009
They started last night down here, saw quite a few, it was amazing! Got neck-ache today though!

Sadly too cloudy tonight - enjoy!
Joni M
12-08-2009
Originally Posted by tvqueen1905:
“just got back from looking outside i eventually managed to find the w

seen about 5 so far

going back out soon”

Originally Posted by tvqueen1905:
“I saw jupiter as well i think

saw the plough and the w and 5 so far can't believe it ”

Excellent
Originally Posted by mangomoon:
“I'm going back out for another look soon. Hope I see more activity this time! I'm in the North West, anyone else?”

I'll follow this thread I think, so if anyone from Liverpool spots anything PLEASE post
Shadowmaiden
12-08-2009
Saw an amazing one about half an hour ago. It was bright, literally glowing white with a long trail being it. It looked like something out of Armageddon, or was it Deep Impact? One of the asteroid disaster films anyway.
dollypentreath
12-08-2009
Originally Posted by pingupants:
“Typical. It's raining down here in sunny cornwall! Just like eclipse day!!!”

yep! sunny Cornwall - pfft. 'ees a pritty bad summer 'ere, innee my ansum
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