Stormy Weather

[Nick Armstrong]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEW4LBLWB0c

How did you guess? Yes I came over all Straussian, humming snatches from that very scene

(Is that a coincidence? I posted that very video a couple of weeks back on a thread about the opera.... )

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

How did you guess? Yes I came over all Straussian, humming snatches from that very scene

(Is that a coincidence? I posted that very video a couple of weeks back on a thread about the opera.... )

Semi-coincidence: I had forgotten that Thread ("Strauss' Other Operas"?) but it was recent enough to have "sunk in". (I was actually looking for the Karajan recording of the scene when this came up first on the Google!)

[Nick Armstrong]

Semi-coincidence: I had forgotten that Thread ("Strauss' Other Operas"?) but it was recent enough to have "sunk in". (I was actually looking for the Karajan recording of the scene when this came up first on the Google!)

I find that I lied!

I was going to post that ... but I find that I opted for the Kempe version!

http://www.for3.org/forums/showthread.php?12295-Richard-Strauss-Capriccio-(ROH-2013-Fleming-et-al-

[french frank]

Typhoon Ruby (aka Hagupit)

We'll lose power for some time - maybe a long time, who knows? - but I'll post again as soon as I can. It's due to affect us Sat-Sun night.

Latest is that Hagupit is making for Manila - quite a lot north of where Pabs is, I think. And the worst damage seems to have been further east. Still loss of power to contend with, I presume.

[mangerton]

I'm really surprised no-one has mentioned, due to cloudless skies, the wonderful moonlit nights we've been having (it was full on Saturday), it's been bright as day plus - what is that really bright star twinkling away in the East? Actually it's NNE, not too far from the horizon (I mean you don't have to gaze up to the heavens to see it) and was so bright around 11pm, I feel I should know what it is, does anyone have one of those night sky apps on their phone to identify?

I have one of those apps, and I strongly suspect that what you are describing is Jupiter.

OT, leaving work at 8 pm tonight it was -1 C, and the sound of windscreens being scraped was much in evidence, as was the moon.

[Anna]

I have one of those apps, and I strongly suspect that what you are describing is Jupiter.

OT, leaving work at 8 pm tonight it was -1 C, and the sound of windscreens being scraped was much in evidence, as was the moon.

By Jove!! I think it is! I did have a quick google this morning and wondered and now just looked on Jodrell Bank's website and it says this month is really good for seeing Jupiter so I'm sure you're right.

They also say "The early mornings of December 14th and 15th will give us the chance, if clear, of observing the peak of the Geminid meteor shower. Sadly, this is not too good a year as a third quarter Moon, in Leo on the 14th and Virgo on the 15th, will somewhat hinder our view This means that you will only see the brighter trails by looking high up away from the glare of the Moon. An observing location well away from towns or cities will also pay dividends though. The relatively slow moving meteors arise from debris released from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. This is unusual, as most meteor showers come from comets" So, note the date in your diary (I don't think any of us had much luck with the last shower)

Ontopic, it's 0.2° here and clouded up so I don't think there's much chance of stargazing tonight.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

By Jove!! I think it is! I did have a quick google this morning and wondered and now just looked on Jodrell Bank's website and it says this month is really good for seeing Jupiter so I'm sure you're right.

Yes! I can see it from my study window here - just about the only clear "star" to be seen; and my compass confirms NNE. (Perpendicular above the Santa lights of a neighbour's house!)

[Anna]

Yes! I can see it from my study window here - just about the only clear "star" to be seen; and my compass confirms NNE. (Perpendicular above the Santa lights of a neighbour's house!)

It rises around 10pm and I've now got it shining brightly as well, isn't it beautiful? Wish I had a pair of binoculars to hand (must remember to write that letter to !!)

[Serial_Apologist]

Yes! I can see it from my study window here - just about the only clear "star" to be seen; and my compass confirms NNE. (Perpendicular above the Santa lights of a neighbour's house!)

Then you and Anna are lucky to reside in areas relatively unaffected by light pollution - though to compensate, all those brightly illuminated new skyscrapers on the night horizon to my north and north-northeast do provide an exciting alternative!

[mangerton]

Then you and Anna are lucky to reside in areas relatively unaffected by light pollution - though to compensate, all those brightly illuminated new skyscrapers on the night horizon to my north and north-northeast do provide an exciting alternative!

Yes indeed. Living in a city has many advantages, but I really miss being able to go outside and stargaze.

For those of you able to see Jupiter, I expect that a telescope or even a pair of decent binoculars should make it possible to see some of its larger moons.

[Pabmusic]

Well, I'm back!

It took 30 hours to pass - 30 hours of continuous winds gusting to 140 mph or so. Almost constant rain, too. But - no damage, no flooding and the electricity was back within 24 hours - clearly last year provided much practice!

[MrGongGong]

Good to hear you are OK Pab

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Well, I'm back!

Phew!

[french frank]

Well, I'm back!

It took 30 hours to pass - 30 hours of continuous winds gusting to 140 mph or so. Almost constant rain, too. But - no damage, no flooding and the electricity was back within 24 hours - clearly last year provided much practice!

Welcome back - I think Chandler's Ford might be a bit less risky :-)

[salymap]

Welcome back pabs