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Best chance of some weather so I'm out camping with me scope and stuff near Shrewsbury. New pitch. Electric. And facilities. Great prices too. Looking for a like minded buddy or two to join me. Bring your own tent though. I'm not sharing This is an impromptu last minute grab all your gear and go due to hopefully a break in this awful wet weather we've been having. I am intending to be on site on Sat. 2nd to Wed. 6th. 4 night camping so if you think you maybe interested, drop me a pm for more details. Cheers Mal Blackburn

Hi Mutley. Pretty sure the campsite is called Springfield Park House. Near Harley. Much Wenlock side. You got any plans. Weather is atrocious

Max. Where about in the country do you live ? Would be great to get something organised one day. 🙂

Hi. This is a long shot, but I need to get out. New GE mount. 10" reflector. Looking for an astro buddy that may want to join me for 3 nights. Bring your own tent and scope, food etc. I am thinking of booking for myself tomorrow ( Friday 11th Aug ) for 3 nights/5days next week: Tue to Fri 15th - 18th Aug '23. Weather looks promising fingers crossed. About £20/night-ish including electrtic. Based between Shrewsbury and Much Wenlock. Not sure how the Astro Lounge works regarding privacy etc, but if your interested and want to join me, ( I am a fairly seasoned astro camper and I am 60yrs of age ). PS. Small-ish site may pitch upto 5-10. Will let anyone know any more appropriate info as and when. PPS; Not sure if this thread is allowed and looking for interest and any comments. Cheers and best regards Mal Blackburn IMPORTANT Due to unforseen family circumstances and a change in the weather, I have had to put this Idea on hold unfortunately but as soon as an opportunity arises again, I shall repost again with hope a little trip takes place. Hopefully before cold weather sets in. Cheers. 🙂

Hi all. I'm thinking of attending the GSP in November '23. Any info appreciated. Cheers

Hi. I'm thinking of booking for this Nov. '23. I've never been stargazing up North. What's it like at Galloway and any info greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

I've booked 7,8,9 and 10. It's been quite a while since I last went to an astro event. Kelling about 2009 I think. Looking forward to some time under the great sky above. 😀

I hope I'm welcome, But I've just booked pitch 12. : )

The Widescreen Centre and Telescope Direct used to advertise together back in the day in Astronomy Now. Check out Astronomy Now December 2002. I bought my 2nd telescope from Telescope Direct about that time being a Helios 200 (8") Newtonian and had much fun with it. I paid about £450. Not sure of current status for the company but I'd probably choose someone that is more mainstream. EDIT SORRY. It was Warehouse Express where I bought my scope from as advertised in most Astronomy Now mags at least dating back to Jan 2001. I collect Astronomy Now mags as you probably have noticed. Lol.

Yes. Such sad news. 92 was a good age. My condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Whilst I have this thread open, does anyone know whether the AZ will sit on the older EQ6 tripod as my previous set up was converted to sit on a pier with a custom made pier/mount adapter which both I still own and use. I would be using the AZ on a pier as I prefer this method for portability and set up. Thanks again

I think I'm sold on the AZ EQ6. Thankyou everyone for your comments and inspiration, especially @geeklee for your sharing of your excellent set-up. Using the ext. bar that way really opens up so many possibilities for many future set-up incarnations. A 10" Newtonian is a lump of a tube to be sat on a GEM for visual and I have experience using it that way for the 14 years I've owned it. I shall try and share my set up on here one day soon I hope and maybe start getting to a star party or 2 also. Kelling Heath watch out. lol. Thanks again All

It would be nice to use the AZ feature I guess as I do enjoy the view through the eyepiece now and then. AND it's then that I encounter my problems like so many when the focuser is at that awkward angle. I think I need to keep saving. Cheers Steve. : )

Hi all. I am considering a new mount purchase and would like some feedback if possible from all you great guys and gals. I own an Orion Optics 10" Newtonian and need a mount suitable for visual and some imaging with a dslr and maybe the use of a guidescope too. I have in mind the Skywatcher AZ EQ6 Pro which looks really nice but am a couple of quid short of that, But have the funds for a Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro. Do I save for my dream mount OR do I spend and save with the NEQ6 Pro ? Decisions, decisions. Any help, recommendations and comments will be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks.