W/C 26th March

[swamp thing]

Hi All

Was going to stick another post on the dark sky thread but it's getting a little long winded.

My forecast is giving tonight and tomorrow as clear and as the Moon Will still not be that intrusive, if anyone fancies a bash at a dark sky site give us a shout, Or if Ranmore is better and you fancy that, then put up a post. Cheers.

[jam1e1]

Seeing as last night was good def tempted, what is realistic drive time to there and what time u leave to head back? ( for dark site) Up for going out, got work tomorrow so don't want to get back too late, else rc

[swamp thing]

From Sutton it takes me around an hour and a quarter I would have thought from Redhill, fifty minutes max.

You can leave whatever time you wish buddy.

[jam1e1]

What time u planning to get there, can aim for about 9? Will just face being tired tomorrow

[swamp thing]

I'll try for 9:00 ish too then.

See you there. Do you wish to meet at the Villa or do you know the site?

[Woking]

I've only just got back (thanks to the m25) and struggling for tonight.

Will be up for another day this week.

Hope tonight's good for you guys, its certainly looking clear again.

[Woking]

I've only just got back (thanks to the m25) and struggling for tonight.

Will be up for another day this week.

Hope tonight's good for you guys, its certainly looking clear again.

[tone71]

Hi all,

Have never viewed out of the garden and it is time to do so!!

Thursday night is ideal for me (no work Fri) if anyone is out, id love to come and say hi

Cheers

[swamp thing]

Hi Tony

Welcome to the Surrey Observers.

Thursday nights good for me if you wanna meet up.

Regards Steve

[Woking]

I'm up for Thursday too if the clear skies continue like they are.

[jam1e1]

Welcome also!

cant make tomo unfortunately, hope goes well!

Dark site was ace, worth the trip but not every time as long way

[tone71]

Thanks for the welcome, Thursday is great for me, where do you guys meet?

[swamp thing]

Ranmore common.

Car park at the top.

Maps+ by IZE - Pin Preview

Hope this makes sense.

[tone71]

Cheers Steve, looks simple to get to.

Anytime in particular?

[swamp thing]

Not sure yet.

Someone will no doubt post a time tomorrow.

[swamp thing]

Tis looking a little milky at the moment. But I'm willing to give it a go about 9:00 ish if anyone else wishes?

[tone71]

I will be there, just trying to work out the best way to fit it in the car

[Astro_Baby]

I will be there with bessie the newt tonite.

[Woking]

I'm up for tonight too.

sat24 showing the cloud moving down from the north, but we should be alright for a few hours observing.

[tone71]

Is there anything to look out for to find the car park? I dont want to come flying up aimlessly, full beaming

[swamp thing]

I have a blue VW caddy van. You should find that easy enough.

[swamp thing]

Nice to see everyone last night.

Was like the 'Suurey Dobservers' with those twin cannons up there.

Shame about the haze.

[tone71]

Good to get out and meet all that was there and put faces to names (at least as well as you can in a dark car park )

Looking forward to the next time.................

[John Togger]

Good to see everyone last night and great to meet you Darren and Tony. Just a shame it wasn't a bit clearer.

I'm liking 'Surrey dobservers'.

Thanks for the views through other people's scopes - it's great to be able to compare like that.