Lincolnshire star camp May Bank Hol W'kend

[foundaplanet]

sounds very good

All will be very good just like this cheapo bottle of Henry Westons cider.....

[Vince1963]

I'll be taking Lara and my 10" newt with a dob base and the eq6. All being well t-bird will be bringing his 12" and I think vince66 has a C11 and I'm hoping that will be coming with him. So I don't think we should be doing too bad with dark skies but a 16 will always be welcomed.....?

I just hope i get a bit of practice in with my C11 before the star camp or I'm going to look a Wally if i don't know what I'm doing with it... LOL

[foundaplanet]

I just hope i get a bit of practice in with my C11 before the star camp or I'm going to look a Wally if i don't know what I'm doing with it... LOL

No worries vince, I haven;t got the faintest..

[Vince1963]

Its good to know i'm not on my own lol

[nightfisher]

Its good to know i'm not on my own lol

dont worry, i have just been out with the 180 and heq5 syntrek, its all a bit much, i really prefer the tal on the az4

[Matt Scunthorpe]

Ive just got in from using the 200p with the HEQ5 pro, finally got it aligned tonight. So was just playing around with it, need to learn how to properly polar align it and everything though, but a good first use none the less

Still need to find someone with a tent for this, although one of my friends said its much more comfortable to put the back seats down, pad it out and sleep there!

[robin-m]

I will turn up for a chat and a cuppa on the Saturday, As I live all of 10 mins drive from the site I won't stay the night (comfy bed vs lumpy tent hmmmm, no contest). My scopes are firmly bolted into the dome so won't bring kit but it would be nice to meet some other members in the flesh.

Robin

[nightfisher]

you will be welcome, i will make you a brew

[foundaplanet]

Not long now chaps, well looking forwards to meeting up. I've got clear skies booked as well now so things should be cooking..

[Matt Scunthorpe]

How much did the clear skies cost?

[nightfisher]

the clear skies cost a soul!

still places available if any one wants a basic but good small star party to attend

[Matt Scunthorpe]

Well im afraid to say that im going to have to pull out of the Saturday night, as i said i would help my Sister with something months ago (naturally, i forgot lol). But i should be good for the Sunday night still, and Friday night if weather is clear and we decide to head up early.

[foundaplanet]

If it is looking good for the friday I will go over for around 7 in the eve.

[nightfisher]

If it is looking good for the friday I will go over for around 7 in the eve.

cool, wish i could get there friday

[foundaplanet]

Just going to get my kit sorted and wash some socks...!

[Marki]

lol

Looking forward to this - sorry can't make it over til Saturday! Save some clear skies for me

[nightfisher]

lol

Looking forward to this - sorry can't make it over til Saturday! Save some clear skies for me

will do our best Marki, will be good to see you and Sarah again

[foundaplanet]

http://www.theweatheroutlook.com/forecast/7day/ln11

It's looking promising..

[Matt Scunthorpe]

Weve had beautiful nights the last 2 nights. Admittidly i didnt go out for either of them but still..!

[Vince1963]

I reckon you've just jinxed it now Matt lol..

[Matt Scunthorpe]

Hopefully just the saturday night when im not there lol

[Vince1963]

Grrrrr!!!!

[foundaplanet]

I am looking forwards to this very much.

Astro stuff for a whole weekend with no work...wow...bliss... Looking good for the weather and sure to get some solar in to..Can't wait now...

[nightfisher]

i had to knock up a new solar filter for my TAL, was never to happy with the MK1, now have a MK2 for this event but will more likely do a MK3 in time

[Mr Fiery Jack]

I will on site about 9am I would say. Sale are playing Wasps and the game won't be finished till almost 5pm. Its a two and half hour drive to North Lincs to load up my gear and drive over to you lot.