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  1. Mike73

    Going London tomorrow for day trip with Mrs, suggestions for something to do astronomy related please?

    1. Qualia

      Qualia

      Royal Observatory. The Science Museum?

    2. Mike73

      Mike73

      Would be rude not to go to the Royal Observatory I guess. :)

  2. Mike73

    Break in the clouds for a few hours just enough time for another lunar sketch :)

  3. Mike73

    16 days off work, surely I must get one clear night in that time??

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    2. Space Dragon

      Space Dragon

      I wouldn't bank on it, 40 days and counting here.

    3. Mentalmackem

      Mentalmackem

      Its you Mike!!! Uve cursed us all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    4. estwing

      estwing

      same here new ep..6" of snow 200ft of cloud

  4. Mike73

    Looking out the window the clouds are white not dark grey..having small panic that I wont remember what to do under clear skies!! :)

    1. rory

      rory

      looking foward to more of your sketches mike.

    2. Mike73

      Mike73

      Looking forward to attempting them. :)

      Clear skies mate

  5. Mike73

    Its my birthday, the skies are clear and I've got my new scope to put through its paces...happy days!! :)

    1. rory

      rory

      many happy returns mike. hope you had a nice day ,and hopefully a great night. remember we want a report.

    2. Marki

      Marki

      Happy birthday!

    3. estwing

      estwing

      all the best mate,take care

  6. Mike73

    New scope coming tomorrow!!!!!!

  7. Mike73

    Sold my scope and clear skies forecast for weekend...just my luck!!

  8. Mike73

    Just been told my new scope will be shipped on the 29th...think this will be the longest 2 weeks wait of my life!!

    1. rory

      rory

      so... clear skies until that date then mike !! lol.

    2. estwing

      estwing

      pics pls as soon as!

    3. Mike73

      Mike73

      I go back to work for 2 weeks the same day as its shipped so you should have clear skies for at least another month!

  9. Mike73

    Just cleaned the primary ready to sell the 12", looks as good as new now!

    1. rory

      rory

      good luck with your sale. cant wait to hear your 16" reports .

  10. Mike73

    ziperdy do da ziperdy day......

  11. Mike73

    Clear skies forecast, car topped up with diesel and trips to dark sites planned. HAPPY DAYS!! :)

    1. rory

      rory

      fingers crossed for ya mike ( and toes). ive forgoy how a telescope operates its been soooo long.

    2. Qualia

      Qualia

      fingers crossed for both of you, be nice to hear some reports.

    3. scoobee

      scoobee

      Mike, looking so so down west cornwall

  12. Mike73

    Woohooo!! Astronomical darkness returns to 50' Latitude!!!!

    1. James

      James

      Hhhmmmpp... still got 6 days to go here in East Devon....

  13. Mike73

    Cold clear winter nights....sounds good doesn't it?!

  14. Mike73

    'Whats on my mind?'....Hayfever :(

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    2. Ibbo!

      Ibbo!

      H/F not too bad this year as yet but the bugs are making a right meal out of me-could play dot to dot on my arms and stomach

    3. Ant

      Ant

      Gnats tend to ignore me (maybe I smell :)), but they eat Jane alive.

    4. scarp15

      scarp15

      Ticks are the ones to watch out for at this time year, had to pluck a couple of fat ones out after a wkend camping trip.

  15. Mike73

    Clear skies forecast for tonight, just hope the wind drops.

  16. Mike73

    New 13mm Ethos just arrived and its HUGE!!!! :)

    1. estwing

      estwing

      pics pls mine will be orded this wknd with the 2" ring from flo then the uhc filter..nice one mike!

  17. Mike73

    woop whoop found the status update thingy! :)

    1. estwing

      estwing

      well done!

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