Physopto Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 Just in time for the wind and rain then! Enjoy 🥃🥂🥃😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Arrived on site at 2pm. It's a bit blustery but the skies are lovely at present. Hmmm where did I put my scope, oh yeah back home in the lounge!!! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon Barber Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hi Damian,what do the weathermen know,and it would not surprise me if it stays clear,enjoy, Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physopto Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Demon Barber said: Hi Damian,what do the weathermen know,and it would not surprise me if it stays clear,enjoy, Regards Mike Yes just our luck that one. I think Damian is using Photoshop......🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just a couple of Images from the start of tonight. It's officially a star party 🙂 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Just a couple more before the evening meal Will be out after hopefully 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hope the weather stays good for you and you get some sessions in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, wookie1965 said: Hope the weather stays good for you and you get some sessions in. Just got the camera Paul so only a few photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 46 minutes ago, mapstar said: Just got the camera Paul so only a few photos What a shame have get yourself a small set up so you can take that instead of the big dob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Flibble Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I can see M35 in the second image 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Flibble Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 and pretty confident on M37 and M38......can't make out M36 tho...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Flibble Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 its kinda nice observing inside in the warm.........🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Condon Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hi Damian, Great to see the enduring sight of those hills in daylight. The night images show what celestial glories are available from Kirkinner. Yes, I can see some of the objects in the frame from down south, but the skies here have light pollution from London. My back is currently killing me, so I need to stay inside in the heat. I am having a whiskey to resurrect the memories of the campsite games room. All the very best. Adrian 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon Barber Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Dai,me thinks your having a tipple or two!!!!!!!!!!!! Roll on Autumn, Mike 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physopto Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hmmmm! Me thinks Damian is starting to edge over to the imaging/dark side. 😱 At least someone is seeing stars. 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physopto Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 22 hours ago, mapstar said: Just got the camera Paul so only a few photos I have heard some pretty poor excuses for photographing the stars.......🙉🙈🙊 Hope you are still up there when we get there on Sunday afternoon, hopefully about 1330-1430hrs.🥃 Derek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Physopto said: I have heard some pretty poor excuses for photographing the stars.......🙉🙈🙊 Hope you are still up there when we get there on Sunday afternoon, hopefully about 1330-1430hrs.🥃 Derek Hi Derek. Unfortunately it looks like we'll miss each other as we'll be on our way home. It's been good break but well blustery. Here's a couple more photos from last night. It was quite clear for about 3hrs but the wind was around the 50mph mark so had it low on the caravan decking. It's pretty much the same tonight except complete cloud cover. Edited February 21, 2020 by mapstar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Visited the mull of Galloway lighthouse today, scotlands most southerly point. The storm winds were at full strength whipping up a fair sea swell. Lighthouse is a testament to Victorian engineering Very similar in design to a lot around the shores of scotland. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulu57 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I saw a film crew on the Mull of Galloway, making a film about lighthouse keepers called The Vanishing. Gerard Butler was there, looking gorgeous! 😉💗👄😀 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Today's outing didn't quite go to plan. We decided to head for the peak of Merrick the highest in the southern scottish uplands. A few views on the way up. Ran into a couple of the locals 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapstar Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) We managed to get to the top of the peak of benyellary 2350ft but decided this was as far as we'd go. Storm Ellen's winds were in full force on the peak (about 80mph!!!) and it was just too risky to continue. Views were stunning. The snow covered peak of merrick was probably another half a mile away along the ridge line. Just out of grasp this time About 5mins after this shot a hailstorm hit and it was like being shot blasted!! We made our way back down off the tops back on the lee side and the winds quickly subsided. As always stunning scenery and epic weather. Edited February 22, 2020 by mapstar 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physopto Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) Just got here. Sun is out but a bit windy. Too much for Astro pics. Derek Edited February 23, 2020 by Physopto 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Condon Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Hi Damian, Great shots of Merrick, I have been to the top on numerous occasions and on a clear day you can see quite a distance, Isle of Man, Lake District, Mountains of Mourne and your feet.I have been there when We could hardly see anything with the driving sleet in a very strong wind. The last time I tried I only got up to the top of Benyellary when I ran out of puff! Have a safe trip home. Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyKeogh Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Physopto said: Just got here. Sun is out but a bit windy. Too much for Astro pics. It looks lovely and calm, are there many others staying this week? Hoping to book a van for next month in the hope that Sandra will be able to walk without pain by then. Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physopto Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) Annette and I are the only happy campers. Hi Andy, hope you are well. Did not know that Sandra was unwell. Hope she gets better soon. Derek Edited February 23, 2020 by Physopto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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