Galloway Autumn Star Camp 2017

[saac]

21 minutes ago, Uplooker said:

As there was no autumn GSP me, Damian and one other had to get an Astro fix so we had a couple of days camping in the Yorkshire Dales.

The skies were not quite as dark as Drumroamin but still good and allowed us to see plenty of Leonids, galaxies, nebulas and Uranus.

The Friday night was not as kind to us weather wise so we thought it was only right to raise a glass to the Galloway Star Party that might have been.

Please note that no pies where harmed during the making of this picture.

How's about that then?

 

 

 

Well done guys, that's the Dunkirk spirit, good to see it's still alive.  

Jim

 

[Adrian Condon]

Hi Ian,

Great to see you looking well, a glass helps.....

I will be up in Chapel le Dale on the second weekend in December. The skies there are reasonably dark, but not as good as Galloway.

Hoping to get to Drumroanin in March 2018.

All the Best.

Adrian

[mapstar]

An enjoyable two days for me and a great meet up.  

Thursday night had nice clear skies and plenty of good views. As Ian said friday night was not kind so we raised a glass or three to the sadly missed event.

Cheers all

[Demon Barber]

The pies thank you!!!!!!!!!

On order for the spring gathering.

If it stops raining

Regards

Mike

[kenny k]

Good to hear you guys got some clear skies up there...ps,couldnt help notice that the amount of Whiskey in your glass is obscured Ian?.

 

Kenny

[Uplooker]

35 minutes ago, kenny k said:

Good to hear you guys got some clear skies up there...ps,couldnt help notice that the amount of Whiskey in your glass is obscured Ian?.

 

Kenny

I knew somebody would bring that up ?

[mapstar]

42 minutes ago, kenny k said:

Good to hear you guys got some clear skies up there...ps,couldnt help notice that the amount of Whiskey in your glass is obscured Ian?.

 

Kenny

To be fair it doesn't fill the bottom of a punch bowl much 

[ASTROSTUART]

Cheers lads a few of us clubbed together and took Demon Mikes Static and the skies played ball 2 out of three nights, much whisky was consumed on the Friday ...much snoring was heard much of it in stereo format and a few breakfasts at the Glaisnock cafe were gulped down... looking forward to Spring camp now.

[Uplooker]

Great job big man! Glad it worked out for you all. Who else attended?

[shirva]

Any news on the spring camp, the camp that was cancelled was too early for me to attend but should be more than ready to go in the spring, 

Davy,, Cumbernauld

[Uplooker]

6 minutes ago, shirva said:

Any news on the spring camp, the camp that was cancelled was too early for me to attend but should be more than ready to go in the spring, 

Davy,, Cumbernauld

Have a look here

At present everything is stiil looking Aok. Best to just keep an eye on the thread I posted the link to.

Be good to see you there ?

[ASTROSTUART]

Sorry for the Delay on reply Ian, The four other amigos were Dave Millar, Pete Miller, Martin Oz, Martin Sey and I.

[moondust]

HI all here,s a few AURORA photo,s from our trip to Iceland in october four nights of beautiful aurora. Dennis

[wackyscot]

Cracking Dennis, hope you recovered from the lurgy at Galloway - amazing pics

[moondust]

Yes a chest infection spoiled it but a week of antibiotics sorted it. had the same problem at kielder the week before,not to worry pic,s make up for it. thanks for asking.Dennis.

[rockystar]

Some gorgeous shots there @moondust

[kenny k]

Hi folks...Can you guess where i am.??????.

Cracking images Dennis?.

Kenny

[kenny k]

Here'a clue!

Kenny.

[Demon Barber]

Kenny Is that a cloud i can see  heading your way ? Enjoy you lucky b****r!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

[kenny k]

Errm...not yet Mike.

Skies are gorgeous?.

Ive managed a few test shots of M45 and M31 but just trying to familiarise myself with my gear again as it's been nearly 14 months since my last outing but everything has gone smoothly.

Not tried guiding yet but might give it a go later...popped in the static for a warm up and a wee whiskey?.

Kenny

[Demon Barber]

Hi Kenny,how`s the seeing? Before the wee dram turns into a party,i reckon it should be crystal according to the weather forecasts,hope you`ve got plenty of batteries with you.

Mike

 

 

[philthy]

I'm only a little bit jealous, Kenny you b#!%&*d

[philthy]

Did you get the dates wrong again?

 

[kenny k]

11 minutes ago, philthy said:

Did you get the dates wrong again?

 

No Phil,not this time?.

Seen the cold snap coming early on the week and thought 'i"ll av sum ov that'?.

Iv'e got the clan with me so be wrapping up soon...that b*!#¿§ωd  moon is on it's way up but iv'e had a good night.

Hope your keeping well and see you in March.

 

Kenny

[kenny k]

2 hours ago, Demon Barber said:

Hi Kenny,how`s the seeing? Before the wee dram turns into a party,i reckon it should be crystal according to the weather forecasts,hope you`ve got plenty of batteries with you.

Mike

 

 

Hi Mike...a few misty pathetic wisps of cloud came in overhead about 11ish so went in to watch MOTD and watch City bang a few more goals in?.

Clear now but moon's drowned all the glory out a bit.

Spesk to you tommorow.

Kenny.