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Wettest July in 50 years
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15 years 4 months ago #80381
by Frank Ryan
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This report makes for sober reading
(sombre may be a better word choice, you may not want to stay sober after reading it)
:laugh:
I think I'll start to keep a 'Clear Night Calendar'
just to keep records.
At the moment it's hard not to believe that our weather in this part of the world
had not permanently changed.
We seem to experience incessant low pressure systems tracking in from the Atlantic
throughout the year.
One has to wonder has the Gulf Stream been effected.
: blink:
It does not bode well for astronomy.
In fact, it's a wonder we get anything done!
www.met.ie/news/display.asp?ID=23
(sombre may be a better word choice, you may not want to stay sober after reading it)
:laugh:
I think I'll start to keep a 'Clear Night Calendar'
just to keep records.
At the moment it's hard not to believe that our weather in this part of the world
had not permanently changed.
We seem to experience incessant low pressure systems tracking in from the Atlantic
throughout the year.
One has to wonder has the Gulf Stream been effected.
: blink:
It does not bode well for astronomy.
In fact, it's a wonder we get anything done!
www.met.ie/news/display.asp?ID=23
My Astrophotography
Shannonside Astronomy Club __________________________________________
Meade ETX-125PE, Bresser 10 x 50 Binos & Me Peepers
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15 years 4 months ago #80383
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The Lord giveth, the Revenue taketh away. (John 1:16)
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Replied by johnomahony on topic Re:Wettest July in 50 years
It is grim. Makes one feel like selling the scopes and taking up some other hobby less dependant on the weather. I never remember anything like it. If its like last year the next clear spell will be around December.
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15 years 4 months ago #80391
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Replied by Frank Ryan on topic Re:Wettest July in 50 years
Ya your right.
I remember no clear nights right through the summer
until December last year.
Looks like the light pollution issues pale in comparison
to the cloud / global warming issues :silly:
I remember no clear nights right through the summer
until December last year.
Looks like the light pollution issues pale in comparison
to the cloud / global warming issues :silly:
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15 years 4 months ago #80395
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After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say; "I WANT TO SEE THE MANAGER".
Replied by Mike on topic Re:Wettest July in 50 years
Ooohhh Boy
Now I am depressed, could always invest in some radio astronomy gear to cheer ourselves up:)
Clear skies (when)?
Mike
Now I am depressed, could always invest in some radio astronomy gear to cheer ourselves up:)
Clear skies (when)?
Mike
I83 Cherryvalley Observatory
After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say; "I WANT TO SEE THE MANAGER".
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15 years 4 months ago #80399
by dave_lillis
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Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
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Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re:Wettest July in 50 years
A wet July and a terrible August!, hopefully September will do its usual indian summer.
I put all this crap weather down to the very low solar minimum, this way when the sun"recovers" we'll get good summers again, here's me hoping! :ohmy:
I put all this crap weather down to the very low solar minimum, this way when the sun"recovers" we'll get good summers again, here's me hoping! :ohmy:
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Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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15 years 4 months ago #80401
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Replied by Keith g on topic Re:Wettest July in 50 years
I hope you're right Dave, it's depressing sitting here looking out at the rain again, this is now the third poor summer in a row, I've probaly got out on 2/3 nights max this summer.
Lets hope September picks up..
Keith..
Lets hope September picks up..
Keith..
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