Imaging in Kent

[mrflib]

Afternoon

I notice there is not a Kent/South East social group which is a shame so I wondered if anyone here has some good tips on sites through Kent suitable and safe for imaging.

Like many in the Home Counties I am plagued by the London light extending to North West Kent so I am on the prowl for both sites and like-minded accomplices for imaging in the best sites we can muster.

From the maps Romney Marsh looks like a good shout though being an hour away I'd be happy to see if anyone has other ideas.

I did enquire to my local council (Bexley) about gaining permission to enter parks after closing but was met with fairly abrupt and negative responses.

[davew]

There is a very active Astronomical Society down your way -

http://www.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/

They meet regularly and venture out into the bad lands of darkest Kent.

There's even a Crayford Society I believe.

Dave.

[jezhughes]

Anywhere around Rye/Dungerness/romney is best. You get some glow to the NE from Dover but otherwise its the darkest you'll find in Kent.

I can't speak from imaging experience there, but i fish a lot around different parts of Kent so get to see the night sky from different places. Rye is unbeatable!

[mrflib]

Cheers guys - I'll go looking for set up spots in Rye and get in touch with the Orpington lot.

[Chris-B]

I am also from the bexley area, I sometimes pop up longfield hill and find a field to set up in. dark enough skies up there on a clear night. If you find anywhere else local please let me know!

[mrflib]

No worries Chris. Maybe we could meet up one night and defend ourselves from the Green Street Green massive!

[Davey-T]

There's these folks down that way somewhere

http://www.sekas.co.uk/SEKAS/Home.html

Dave

[johnrt]

I'm in Borough Green near Sevenoaks, it's not totally dark out here but it's not bad. I only image from my back garden but there are loads of farms and quiet spots that would be good sites for imaging.