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By Physopto
Hi everyone.
I have the pleasure of announcing the dates for:-
Scotland's Premier Spring (March) Star Camp in 2022
The Star Camp will be held as usual at Drumroamin Camp Site.
Between the Monday the 28thFebruary and Friday the 4th March.
(The New Moon is on Wednesday the 2nd March )
(Bookings will be available for the night of the 28th up to the 6th and leaving on the 7th.)
As stated in earlier posts, I am continuing to base the Star Camp dates centred as closely as possible around the New Moon.
This is to encompass the best chance for the darkest possible nights for all concerned.
These dates still and will always contain a weekend so hopefully most can attend if at work during the week days.
I also will do my best to have the included weekend at the end of the star camps, in the hope that we can reinstate the Pie and Peas on the Saturday night when the New Moon is brightening up.
General Moon Information for Attendees:-
Moon Phases for March 2022 in Kirkinner, Newton Stewart DG8 9AW, UK.
New Moon 05.36 PM March 2022 for Kirkinner
Once again the important detail here is the time that the Moon sets and rises.
In the Spring of in 2022 and the moon sets in the evening and rises in the morning. This means that observers and imagers are still able to view/image some days before and after the New Moon without moonlight pollution affecting them.
An important Note to all.
In the past we have been very lucky to be hosted by Lesley and Ralph Shell who genuinely wants to see our one and only Premier Scottish Star Camps succeed and they have gone out of their way many times to accommodate us and our needs.
Unfortunately, some attendees have been leaving earlier than their nights originally booked.
The owners cannot afford to bear the costs of these late cancellations in future, as Covid-19 has already severely affected their profit margins.
As such, Lesley has reluctantly decided that in future ALL NIGHTS BOOKED must be paid for.
(Unless there are weather related reasons i.e. likelihood of damage to tents and life due to severe weather).
This will remain her decision at all times.
These cancellations have also affected the availability of places for those on the backup/waiting list as it precludes their attendance at such a late date.
As always those wishing to attend a day or so early and/or stay longer can request this with Lesley at the time of booking!
(This depends upon availability due to other reservations by the general public.)
Best wishes
Derek
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By Physopto
Hi everyone.
I have the pleasure of announcing the dates for:-
Scotland's Premier Autumn (November) Star Camp in 2022
The Star Camp will be held as usual at Drumroamin Camp Site.
Between the Monday the 21st
and Friday the 25th November.
(The New Moon is on Tuesday the 23rd November )
Bookings are available from the 21st until the 28th November when discussed with the site owner at the time of booking !
This has been a particularly awkward one to set up as we have had to fit in with school holidays and other commitments of the site owners. To get the weekend in we have had to move to late November as October was just not feasible.
The New Moon in October would have been on Tuesday the 25th meaning that by the following weekend the moon would have been becoming too bright. I could not start the camp earlier than the Sunday the 23rd as the site was booked. So people arriving on the Sunday would have had to setup in too much of a hurry, some obviously could not have travelled there only to leave the same day for work. Then the next weekend was too far away and moonrise in the afternoon causing problems.
So late November it is I am afraid !
As stated in earlier posts, I am continuing to base the Star Camp dates centred as closely as possible around the New Moon.
This is to encompass the best chance for the darkest possible nights for all concerned.
These dates still and will always contain a weekend so hopefully most can attend if at work during the week days.
I also will do my best to have the included weekend at the end of the star camps, in the hope that we can reinstate the Pie and Peas on the Saturday night when the New Moon is brightening up.
General Moon Information for Attendees:
Once again the important detail here is the time that the Moon sets and rises.
In the Autumn of in 2022 and the moon sets in the evening and rises in the morning. This means that observers and imagers are still able to view/image some days before and after the New Moon without moonlight pollution affecting them.
An important Note to all.
In the past we have been very lucky to be hosted by Lesley and Ralph Shell who genuinely wants to see our one and only Premier Scottish Star Camps succeed and they have gone out of their way many times to accommodate us and our needs.
Unfortunately, some attendees have been leaving earlier than their nights originally booked.
The owners cannot afford to bear the costs of these late cancellations in future, as Covid-19 has already severely affected their profit margins.
As such, Lesley has reluctantly decided that in future ALL NIGHTS BOOKED must be paid for.
(Unless there are weather related reasons i.e. likelihood of damage to tents and life due to severe weather).
This will remain her decision at all times.
These cancellations have also affected the availability of places for those on the backup/waiting list as it precludes their attendance at such a late date.
As always those wishing to attend a day or so early and/or stay longer can request this with Lesley at the time of booking!
(This depends upon availability due to other reservations by the general public.)
Best wishes
Derek
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By Demon Barber
Hello All, i`m pleased to announce the 2019 Spring Galloway Gathering,to be held at the award winning campsite that has been our home for nine years,http://www.drumroamin.co.uk/index.htm
The Dates of which are Wednesday 27th February 2019------- Monday 4th March 2019
The campsite is run by Lesley and Ralph Shell,who go over and above to make the Galloway star parties the Premier Star Camps north of the border.
As usual all bookings and reservations to go direct to Lesley at the campsite,any queries can be emailed to me at SGL.
You can if you fancy a longer stay come at the weekend before, there is usually a few astronomers in attendance.
This year is our tenth anniversary,and i will try and post dates and details at the weekend coming for the Autumn Galloway Star Camp.
Looking forward to meeting newcomers and seasoned veterans,clear skies are on order ?
Regards
Mike
Any errors are all my own.
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By Demon Barber
Hello All ,here is an early entry for your diaries!!! I am once again pleased to announce the dates for the 2018 Galloway Spring Gathering to be held from Monday 19th March 2018 until Sunday 25th March 2018,a move away from our usual February date to coincide with the Kielder spring bash.Running back to back gives people with a long journey a chance of a long stay without too long a haul.
Given the inclement weather conditions this year we may fair rather better. Well we can hope.
The location for Scotland`s Premier Star Camp is the award winning http://www.drumroamin.co.uk/ campsite ,and as usual our hosts Lesley and Ralph Shell will be on hand to provide us with a fantastic location,superb facilities and their renowned hospitality,all the bookings will be handled direct with the campsite.
Always popular are the electric hookups book early to avoid disappointment ,any questions feel free to email me or Lesley at enquiry@drumroamin.co.uk.
You can as always come earlier and stay longer,see you all in March,or if you need reminding November this year.
Regards
Mike
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By AndyExton
Details have now been released for the 15th annual "Starfest" starcamp organised by Scarborough & Ryedale Astronomical Society. The 3 day event takes place in Adderstone Field, Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire between Friday 14th and Sunday 16th August. Astronomers from across the UK attend this event to take advantage of the dark skies in the North York Moors National Park and the forest has recently been awarded "Milky Way class" of the Dark Sky Discovery status.
For those who have not attended Dalby previously, please note the facilities are basic! Its all about the quality of the skies.
Guest speakers for the weekend will be announced in due course as they are confirmed.
More information and a booking form can be downloaded from the Scarborough & Ryedale AS website (http://www.scarborough-ryedale-as.org.uk/saras/starfest/starfest-2015/).
The society can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. To avoid confusion with other events using the name Starfest, we have opted for an offical hashtag for this years event of #DalbyStarfest15.
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