mike chadwick

Just back from kelling Friday to Monday 3 clear nights Friday probably the best , I had said I would not go again but l May have to reconsider after a great weekend ?

Not to mention sea mist I was at the 

top of the red field one year at Kelling when a sea 

mist rolled in you could not see past

half way down the red field and the mist left everything soaking wet 

I have  been going to Kelling for ten years probably longer

but I fear this will be my last visit for the reasons given above

Hi Paul

I have had 2 telrad finder charts sky spot for at least 15 year   i have been to the 

Sky spot web site and they are still selling the pair for £36 dollars depending on postage

May be worth a look

Typical kelling

We got an hours clear  sky on Friday night just enough to tempt us 

Back next year all  being well

Any observing this year will be A plus this year, just glad to to get away for a few nights camping.

Thanks Paul

i shall assume there will be no trade stands may save me some money.

Fingers crossed the government do not torpedo the event on Monday with travel restrictions.

Fingers .crossed in deed , it the star party goes ahead it will be my first nights away this year.

does any one now how many if any trade stands will be at the star party ?

Not to mention the light from the caravans and motor homes  , we are all astromeners visual or imaging  we all  need dark skys

Dont forget your mask lets have a great star party

David Bowie ?

I would love to say I have never done this   but

I have more than once and it hurts

I observe just out side the patio doors which I  close and normally  reopen 

if I forget which I have more than once bang 

Depends on how much you need the fine focusing cr2 moonlight when you can get a cr1 moonlight For £200.00 including fiting kit which would cost a £150.00 less

You need a balance weight like the one in the above link which I have for sale pm me if you are intrested 

Mike

More on the way according to the weather forecast wind gust of 50 mph tomorrow need to decide weather to stay or pack up and go in the morning ???

Hello from Kelling clear night last night last night until about 12.30 spent most of that exploring the veil nebula 

I will be there on red 358 Thursday until  Sunday you never  now we might get a 

clear night or two ???

Giro mini on a Meade giant tripod can duel mount a 120 frac and an Orion 8 inch reflector (but not a skywatcher way to heavy) at the same time very solid picture of mount with both scopes attached total weight 13 kg I have observed with this set op and it works fine even at 5  kg over max load of 8 kg.

Giro mini on a Meade giant tripod can duel mount a 120 frac and an Orion 8 inch reflector (but not a skywatcher way to heavy) at the same time very solid 

The way I see it is this if you observe when you want to and not because you feel you have to 

you. / I  will enjoy the observing that you do more as you have a more relaxed frame of mind 

observing when you want to and. Not through some obligation as you may have other priorities 

Clear  skies hear  to which is a bit of a supprise as it has rained all day , managed a.couple of hours observing first

for a while  still clear out but time  for bed

 Mike

 I was at mevagisy in Cornwall and saw all but first contact , as the eclipse started we had wall to wall  cloud which 

Parted after first contact allowing us to observe the full eclipse  very lucky really as 10 miles either way they had  wall cloud and rain

Mike

Hi

Are you converting your shed to a roll off roof observertory well worth the effort

shelters you from the wind and keeps you warm