Fermanagh Stargazers?

[Damo636]

Are there any other Fermanagh star gazers out there and where is our nearest astro society or club

[tom33pr]

Damo,

The only one I know is in Ballyclare (30 min from Belfast).

You may find more info here: The Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society (NIAAS)

Try 'Forum' for details regarding the members, sessions etc.

Any questions give me a shout

Good luck!

[Damo636]

Thanks Tom.

[SpookyKatt]

Are you on IFAS Damo ?

IFAS - Home of Irish Astronomy

It might be worth posting a message on

there to see if there are any closer

clubs/members etc.

Kathleen

[Damo636]

Thanks Kathleen, have just registered with them. It seems my closets society is approx 100 miles away . Ah well, was worth a shot.

[SpookyKatt]

You could also try :

The Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society (NIAAS)

Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society Forum - Home

Ooops, Tom33pr already posted that one, sorry Tom.

Kathleen

[tom33pr]

No worries Katt

[Darkhorse]

I remember some of the darkest skies I have ever seen as a lad when I used to stay with my aunt on holiday in Crom. what a great place for a star party that would be.

[Damo636]

Crom just up the road from where i am Darkhorse it would indeed be an excellent spot for a starparty.

[pmccabe1986]

Hi guys, New to this site, im from the Enniskillen area, being looking for like minded people to hang out with around this area, the lack of any club or society down in these parts is a shame, it makes it hard somtimes, i don't really venture outside the town, don't feel like being on my own with my telescope, if ther was others i wouldnt hesitate, i always wish for clear skys, the seeing is pretty poor, but i get to see plenty here. I have a Skywatcher 200p newtonian EQ5, Celestron Astromaster 114(mostly use this for solar observations), and also a Celestron powerseeker 50az.

[sublime_mick]

Thanks Kathleen, have just registered with them. It seems my closets society is approx 100 miles away . Ah well, was worth a shot.

i'm sure with a decent telescope you'd have no problems seeing them:D

looking for likeminded people in Co.Down myself

[nufto]

i do astronomy myself but it isn't easy 2011 has been awful for it (bad weather)

anyway, i'm using a cgem,120mm evostar,wo 72 with lvi smartguider for guiding and a lot of cables besides

[nufto]

your'e not alone,i too do the astronomy here in derrychara,i use a skywatcher 120mm evostar and guide with wo 72 lvi smartguider combo on a cgem.

but the weather this year has been woeful out last night got caught in rain shower.

[nufto]

hello paul,remember a while ago i looked through your scope in your front garden?

few years ago now,before you moved house.

anyway i am still doing astronomy.

[nufto]

iam a stargazer as well,there you are not so alone after all.

skywatcher 120 evostar

cgem

lvi smartguider

72mm megrez.

canon 500d(unmodded)

[Pugnut]

I live near crom myself & although the viewing around here is quite good it has deteriorated a lot in 20 years due to light pollution from nearby towns. But I agree, it would be a great place for a star party.

I might take a drive in there some clear night & see what its like.