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If there's a slope maybe, as I normally just use a camping step. I'm booked in so will see you all there hopefully the weather will be kind.

Brilliant. Are you visual or Imaging? Either way there is plenty of help and experience among the attendees Just make sure you bring warm clothes as the lowest I've viewed in is -10°C up there.

Hi all Just wondering if anyone is still around. I know the society is still going but does anyone visit SGL any more. Damian

It's a bit bigger than a 16" 😉 and took me nearly 3 years to build. You'll have to pop across for a look. I'm sure Justyn has looked through it before. I guess Jim and Vicky don't attend any more? Alistair has had a few good views through it at galloway. I must get sorted with holidays at work and book

I guessed that's what most do. My dob weighs too much to carry up there so would just drop it off with the van. Cheers guys for the confirmations

Cheers. All the common EHU pitches gone. Be the bottom field if I decide to attend but wouldn't want to set the scope up down there as the views are quite restrictive as far as I remember from visiting the site. How many visual observers attend?

Have all 25 been booked? Derek @Physopto can you confirm?

Derek, Can you edit the post as the new moon is on 27th Feb 😉

I may attend just for a late get away. Which pitches have already been taken. I can see a few here but is their an updated list without phoning the campsite Justyn. As far as I can remember the common isn't totally flat is it? Just wondering about a setup with the dob base? Cheers

I'm good cheers. Not done much astro this year though which I'm looking to alter this autumn and winter. Did Nick try getting in touch with admin? I had a few problems getting back on but the admin managed to sort it

Ah there you are. Sorry paul off topic. Was wondering where you'd disappeared to Nick.

I don't use my main scope at all between may and the back end of August. Planets are often nice though for the warmer nights but I tend to concentrate on other hobbies.

Brilliant Dan 👏

Saddened to hear of Alyn's short time with us and still don't believe it. Watched many of his YouTube videos and even though I'm not a photographer always enjoyed his naturally gifted and enthusiastic content. He will be sadly missed

Cheers Derek. Hopefully the attendance will be good and I will be there as usual. 👍🏻