observing on windy nights

is it worth observing on windy nights like tonight? I was thinking about it, but not sure if its worth lugging all my gear downstairs and setting it up only to find everything is swaying due to the wind ( my setup that is). generally, is it better to wait for calm nights?

Nah! Unless there's something special on, it's very windy here too, this is one of what I call a handheld binocular night at best, anything more and the scope will vibrate all over the place!

Unless you can get behind a wall ot trees....

Keith..

excellent, the reply i was looking for. im real tired after work and if its clear and i dont bring the scope out i feel guilty!! now that i know its not worth bringing it out i can go to bed early!!!

Get a widefield pair of binoculars for the windy nights, carry them outside , have a look for a few minutes, and go in to bed

Easy Peasy !! 10x50's will do nicely!

That's what I do, and now i'm going to bed too! The bad man at work is coming to get me tomorrow again :twisted:

Keith..

Never feel guilty about not going out when you dont want too. After all the stars will still be there tomorrow

Get that scope out SLACKER!!! You are a disgrace to the uniform SkyWatcher Guihen! Real astronomers use giant fans to make it windy on calm nights!!!



Go to bed and dream of clear still frosty nights!