AstroGnome

I have a reputation for booking events around the full moon. 🤨

I've had it confirmed that the dates available are 2nd to 9th August.

A few more details....
It's at:

The west Midlands Show Ground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire

It's quite close to the town, but apparently in a dip and away from immediate street lights.

I've enquired about the exact dates and will post those when I hear back.

Per pitch I believe.

Hi All,

I hope you are all keeping as well as can be during the difficult events of recent months.

An opportunity has come my way to secure several pitches on a campsite in Shrewsbury in August. The site is open, has social distancing in place and is willing to accommodate campers (tent, caravan and campervan).

7 nights for £91 including electric hookups.

May not be the best time or location for any serious astronomy but could just be a good opportunity to do some well overdue socialising (safely of course).

Anyone interested? Let me know and I'll get things rolling.

Mark...

Hang it.

I'm going to Six Penny Handly, Anyone want to join me?

Any option for a back up site?

I know it's short notice but worth a try.

Woodside country Park (near ledbury) has the space and good skies. Worth a ring? 01531 670269

😥😥

Say it ain't so!

I'm going to go somewhere anyway, I NEED A HOLIDAY!!!!!

Booked!

Looking forward to it, hopefully without the risk of being washed down the river this year.

Halloween and bonfire night during a star party! Could add an extra dimension.

Booked

I'm looking to get one for my ED80 as well and would like to know if anyone has had any experience of using this combo.

Could not agree more, thanks Mark!

Now, just need to find out where AstroGnome works......

That is a state secret, If I told you I'd have to kill you

It is a great document, will be printing that off asap.

Living in town is not the best, but I can take it to my parents, and be it lots of darkness there.

I just don't want to buy the telescope, and still get the same views as my 3"

I had the 130P first (5 ish inches) and upgraded to the 12" Dob. I also live in an area of high LP but the views were noticeably better in the 12" than the 5", well worth it.

What a great document. Might print that out (on the works printer, obviously) and keep to hand.