E621Keith Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Dark and clear is stunning though if you happen to live in light polluted skies.One of the factors we gave consideration is the fact that a lot of astronomers struggle with orange skies , a weekend away under dark skies shows people new to the hobby the wonder of the stars.Oh and for the record I don't consider Lucksall or even the mythical Kelling particularly dark I thought it will take place in Lucksall. I may change my mind if it takes place else where.It will be a balance between dark sky and convenience. Outer Hebrides may be very dark, but I don't think many people will go if the star party is held there. Snowdonia or Brecon Beacons may not be a bad idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 It would be a shame if it were anywhere other than Lucksall... I know there are limits to numbers but we have been there since SGL3? and the site owners have gone out of their way to make us welcome... and the rally field has more electric than some sites have on the main field... Then you have the cafe etc...Just my two penneth...Peter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kai Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I wasn't suggesting that it would change , merely pointing out that no decision has been taken as its two years away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey-T Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hopefully, but best not to plan too far ahead at my age.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Sgl10 will be at Lucksall.Lucksall is darker than most people's gardens, but it isn't ALL about the skies... Trust me on this. Steve's right Kelling isn't anywhere near as dark as it was 11 years ago when I first went there. CheersAnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 All being well, I shall be t both SGL's 9 and 10.I was sad at missing SGL 8.Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Flibble Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Its a yes from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabberwocky Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Lets book the whole site, then everyone can go. Well not everyone but you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbo! Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I hopefully will be thereits about getting there for me as well, about the same mileage as Kelling for me but takes half the time to get to Lucksall, I am towing a tin snail.And as mentioned Kelling is not as dark as it was , I preferred the East Harling site TBH.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Condon Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hi DAZ,Count me in....Whilst the skies at Lucksall are not the darkest, they are a lot better than Watford.I go to the Galloway Star Party, the skies there are very dark, it is definitely worth the 800 mileround trip. The attendees are a great bunch. The camp site owners are extremely helpful.SGL at Lucksall has a friendly crowd, especially on the subject of "trashing".CheersAdrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark at Beaufort Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 We have been at Lucksall since SGL4 and as Ant has stated 'Lucksall is darker than most people's gardens, but it isn't ALL about the skies' . At SGL8 I was able to view the Horsehead Nebula so the skies are pretty good. The rally field has good electric connections and the owners of the Site give us great support. The addition of the cafe in the last few years has added to the facility.I certainly hope to be in attendance - clearly we need to think of something special to celebrate the 10th star party.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 The new field will give a bit more space as well... even if its just useful for "accommodation" with scopes being setup on the main field..Peter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark at Beaufort Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 On the 20th March 2015 there will be a total eclipse of the Sun from the North Atlantic and Hereford will get a large partial eclipse in excess of 75%. Perhaps we could ask the Sky at Night team to do their programme from the star party although they may prefer to go to the Faeroe Islands or Spitsbergen. Whatever happens the eclipse would certainly make SGL10 a special event.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Yes March 15th 2015 is a Sunday so will form part of the main weekend. Obviously we have discussed the dates with Lucksall yet. But I would be extremely surprised if the dates weren't over that weekend. Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estwing Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 yes from me too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKB Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Big yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baselessum Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Would love to be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 As long as I have a pulse I'll be attending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobH Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 As usual, no idea what work commitments will be at the time, but if at all possible we'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.h.f.wilkinson Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 For me it is always difficult. I would dearly love to attend, but I am very unsure if it will be possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 If possible we'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earth titan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Of course I will be there.... As long as I'm allowed by SWMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanJ Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I very much hope to be there - and at 9. Same pitch as I have had for the last two years, please (handy for the tea tent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anweniel Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 We would love to come again (including SGL 9) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikM Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Count me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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