There is a red alert for an Aurora which should be visible all over the UK, unfortunately it is 5pm in the afternoon and does not get dark until about 8.30pm.  Typical..... 🙄

Back home safe and sound. Thanks to Tony and everyone else for a pleasant weekend, despite the cloud..

Just phoned the Royal Oak  about  the meal tomorrow night.

Will get there tomorrow.  

Justyn

2 hours ago, Freff said:

And of course there's always the pub...I often see stars after a few hours in there. 

.....not to mention parachute  jumping out of your van!!!!!!!!😁

Just checked the long range weather forecast for the star party  weekend,  8th - 10th March.  It looks like typical spring like weather, with some showers interspersed with long periods of sunshine and clear skies.

Fingers crossed.

looking forward to catching up with everyone.

Cheers,

           Justyn

1 hour ago, ScouseSpaceCadet said:

I was camped on 34b last time near Mike and Aidy. Please disregard that last post I've been a grumpy sausage the last couple of weeks with the "100 day cough"... 🙄

The Autumn camp really was relentlessly damp though. The last morning was perfect timing because my Vango Carron fly started dripping... It's a perfect size for one person sleeping on a proper folding bed with loads of gear and can be stood up in however I'm giving up as at Kielder the same thing happened on the last morning. The final evening we had frost and during the morning pack up the inside started dripping again. So I'm selling my Higear Enigma Elite 5 (good tent just too big) and the Vango Carron (great for summer) to part fund another tent rated for more adverse weather. Either a Berghaus Air 4 or the new Outwell Sunhill 3P Air looks interesting.

I have the  Berghaus Air 400, it is an excellent tent and well worth  spending the extra money for the  better materials and higher build quality than some cheaper brands.

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16537526/berghaus-air-400-nightfall-tent-16537526

4 hours ago, Cjg said:

Think I may have been pitched next to you last Autumn? it was the wettest camp I remember. However, the night before AstroCamp was beautifully clear, and there were many of us already there. Hopefully see you next autumn. 

Hi Chris, are you going to AstroCamp in April?  If so, are you on top field (Astro-imagers row) near me again?

Cheers,

           Justyn

6 hours ago, Grant said:

We’ve been in touch with a few options in the background and dismissed a few because of campsite size or facilities.

We are going to try and visit the fforest fields site at some point…

Thanks  Grant for your reply.

                                             Hope we can meet up and have a few beers once more at an SGL star  party  in the near  future.

Cheers,

           Justyn

Have there been any further developments in finding a new site for the SGL star parties?

Cheers,

           Justyn

BBC 2 9.00pm - The Space Shuttle that fell to Earth

BBC 4 10.00pm - 8 Days: To the Moon and back

BBC 4 11.30pm - Stargazing: Moon Landing special

I have seen all the above programs, but worth watching again in my opinion.

My soul to the devil of astro-imaging!!!!  🙂

Just booked online for Thursday through to Sunday nights. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. 

I will book Friday night diner at the pub later. 

Cheers,

            Justyn

22 hours ago, Freff said:

I'm waiting a little longer to get a consensus from others on these dates being suitable.

It will probable be these dates. HTH

March and October should be fine for me Tony.

A really good night's imaging here at the SWAG star party from 1.30 to 6.00am. A few breaks for scuding clouds, otherwise very transparent skies. Quite cold though. Have some good data to work with.

Just arrived at the campsite!

Just booked my usual Pitch 13 in The Oaks section, from 13th, leaving on the 16th. I may come earlier, or stay later depending on the weather.

The campsite has now got new electrical pitches in the Meadow Section. 

Cheers,

           Justyn

PM sent.

Tonight at 10.00pm on BBC 4. This month's program is about black holes.

1 hour ago, Cjg said:

Booked a first for me, as I was on my Mac today for work, so snagged a "posher" pitch than my usual, this time pitch number 3, with electrikkery too!

Now do I bring the #BFS Altair 125 ED or the Stowaway again? Decisions decisions.

Chris

Hi Chris, You had better behave yourself if your on imagers row!!!!!!!!   See you in September.

Cheers, Justyn

Bookings online open at 12.00 on Saturday 22nd July. 

Broadcast on BBC4 AT 10.00PM on Monday 10th July.  Episode title - Is There Anybody out There?

This programme will be available shortly after broadcast

Tonight's episode is about the UK rocket industry.

It is on ait at 10pm on BBC4.

It is on BBC4 at 10.00pm. The episode is all about Asteroids. 

Enjoy.

I miss this event. It would be good to know if there are any plans to hold any more in the future.

Cheers, Justyn