Kielder Spring 2014

[Dixie]

It's early and it's nearly here.  The spring edition of the star camp takes place from 26 Feb - 3 March at Kielder Campsite in the heart of the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park.  Sky meter readings of 21.7 have been recorded on a regular basis for this location.

The main day is completely FREE and features trade stands and four talks.

Presentations this year will include doing science with your astro pictures, meteorites and Conquistadors and searching for Jupiter's faint moons, plus a mystery talk.  All takes place at Kielder Castle from 11am to 4.30pm.  

Drop me a line if you want further information or campsite booking info.

Cheers

Richard 

[Dixie]

Should have added the main day is SATURDAY 1 March 2014.

[m.tweedy]

have you got the EQ8 Richard? and if so are you bringing it.

[Dixie]

Noop not yet Mike.  i thought there were a few design issues from looking at robbie's.  Sort of waiting for those to be ironed out.  

r

[m.tweedy]

C14 still coming I hope. Love Jupiter through it.

[Dixie]

Yes C14 coming.  Jetstream has been a real problem for me this year - very little decent seeing unfortunately.  But I'll keep trying.

R

[Dangerous-Dave]

Any news regarding vendors?. I am too poorly to kip in a tent ATM but have need of some nicknacks

[Dixie]

Dave

Astrodevelopments and Grovers at spring - a few more for Autumn as always.

Hope you feel better soon.

Cheers

Richard

[Dangerous-Dave]

Thanks Richard

[Epicyclus Dave]

Grand , i'll be popping down for the talks on Sat and also cups of tea at various caravans

Dave.

[Dixie]

Yes and we saw the Northern Lights too from Kielder Forest Star Camp - even through clouds!

Pix taken by Robbie Ince and Canon 500D

Richard

[Epicyclus Dave]

Just back from Kielder main day , enjoyed the 4 talks at the castle , and also got a chance to catch up with a few friends at the campsite, looking forward to the October one .

Dave.

[Dixie]

Cheers, Dave. A good time despite the weather....

[bish]

Another great time at Kielder. The talks were excellent. very inspired to track down those faint objects.

[robbieince]

Hi everyone.

Thanks again for everyone involved in running these events - I love my time at

Kielder and it's really down to the quiet but efficient organisation and the cracking group of star campers....

I've written up a star camp report and show my images here:

http://stargazerslounge.com/index.php?/topic/211420-Images-from-Kielder-spring-star-camp

Regards

Rob

[kenny k]

Well done Robbie,I can't pick a favourite cos there all stunning !

Great work

Kenny.