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I'm thinking Caerphilly Mountain looking back up into the valleys could be a spectacular shot in the next few weeks if the opportunity arizes

Fantastic Image Paul - I'm assuming its not the phone lol

Hi Helen so pleased we had a chance tonight and now I know where I'm looking hopefully Sunday/Monday night should be even better and I can take a tripod with me to get some better photos though I'm glad to have a momento 8anyway 😆

I'm standing in the farmers field opposite my home its an easy spot no need to take the car anywhere fantastic Im so glad I've caught it, not quite dark enough to get a decent picture yet though

Fantastic - Thanks Helen regds Steve

Fantastic Helen - I did stay up until the early hours on the weekend but to no avail though i didn't travel further than the bedroom for elevation I must admit - hopefully with the weather forecast as is it is I haven't missed my chance though I will be on the coast in the next two weeks - I'm wondering whether the Cross in Gelligaer might just give me enough of a vantage point if I get an unexpected chance before then - anyhows lovely to hear from you and fab photos :0)

Hi guys - has anyone in the S Wales group had any luck spotting comet Neowise yet - I know its still low in the sky at the meoment - I stayed up until 3am on the weekend to observe but my elevation just can't be high enough at the moment. I'm thinking of taking a trip the next time the clouds disappear- anyone got any good spots for observing - preferably in S Wales - I'm guessing we will still have a couple of weeks but Wales is notorious for its weather so not as many chances as we would hope for no doubt cheers Steve

Fantastic Images Mick really enjoyed them

Thanks Helen- interesting stuff :0)

Its a frustrating hobby for sure Mike :0)

Thanks for the replies folks- obviously some further research required on my part but yes Helen- Sci Fi was the first thing I thought - the chances of anything coming from - you know lol

Was out the back garden tonight with the Bins after having a fire and saw something I've never seen before. Was looking pretty much due South then saw a satelite coming over, nothing unusual, then another and another - I counted about 10 in total all in a perfect line all following the same path. I watched this for a few minutes even tried to take a video but it was terrible quality so no use. Thats the first time I've seen anything like that - anyone else seen anything similar or have any explanations?

Missed my chance tonight - 19th Jan was planning the first trip in ages to Blaenavon and got put off by the bbc weather forecast but so far has been a brilliant night - should have got out earlier and just gone for it

Thanks Mike- I'm full of good intentions - like you said would be great to meet up again - the meets at Blaenavon were brilliant would be great if we could get some enthusiasm going for it again - fingers crossed I'll catch up soon

Hi both - the S Wales group used to meet in the Fox Hunters car park above Blaenavon which is on the edge of the Beacons - it was a really friendly and informal meet. Having not been involved for the last few years I'm not sure whether its still happening but I'd keep your eyes open in the group forum and check it out regularly. We're just entering the beginning of the season for many of us so I'm sure things will pick up shortly - I'm determined to get back involved this year so hopefully will catch up later in the Autumn.

Thats a cracking shot Chris -well done- looks like your going to have a great time with your new scope

That looks like my go to weather / observing app for the future- well done FLO guys - plenty of info, great interface much appreciated looking forward to the Android app hopefully in the future also.

Keep your eyes open on the groups page folks there should be a S Wales group meeting coming up shortly - I think Mike has called for two nights Fri and Saturday 21/22nd November for the first time to give us the best possibility of avoiding the clouds - they are a really friendly bunch and you'd be most welcome - straight up the M4 from Swansea onto the heads of the Valleys Rd towards Blaenavon- perhaps and hour and a bit depending on the traffic heres the link with info http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/228549-observing-session-november-21-22-2014/

I'm pretty sure May , about the 10th is going to be the best time to see it this year but any time is a real pleasure.it's probably the biggest showstopper in the sky.nice one Paul Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk

Nice one Paul Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk