pop up obsy

[tripleped]

just sawJust  saw an ad for  this  in the June  Sky and Telescope. Anyone have  one? Thoughts?  Looks like the perfect solution for  annoying  lights  from neighbors. Not to mention wind.

[Pixies]

And midges!

 

[laudropb]

I have one but have not set it up yet. There is a video on YouTube showing it being set up.

[Floater]

11 hours ago, Pixies said:

And midges!

 

I seriously doubt that it will stop midge attacks. In fact, it might create a nice calm atmosphere for them to amass, muster and rally ranks for the feast! 🍽 😋   In my unfortunate experience it is the deepest folly to think that anything will outwit the determined midge. 😱😣

That said I’ve toyed with the idea of getting one of these pop-ups myself and I look forward to hearing how you get on with it, John (@laudropb).

 

[PeterW]

You got any links to it or the video?

Peter

[PeterW]

This one from explore? https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/759787-first-light-with-the-explore-scientific-observatory-tent/

 

not cheap, but looks like it could deal with the local carpark lights almost as well as an angle grinder. Waiting for a few more reviews, but I could well end up getting one. Seems like you need to stake it well or it could fly off, so maybe best for garden use (was at a starparty once and the weather shredded a cheap tent!)

Peter

[laudropb]

10 hours ago, PeterW said:

This one from explore? https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/759787-first-light-with-the-explore-scientific-observatory-tent/

 

not cheap, but looks like it could deal with the local carpark lights almost as well as an angle grinder. Waiting for a few more reviews, but I could well end up getting one. Seems like you need to stake it well or it could fly off, so maybe best for garden use (was at a starparty once and the weather shredded a cheap tent!)

Peter

Yes Peter. That’s the one. Video is a bit of a joke. Typical American hype. I got it to try out sites around my garden for a future permanent Obsy and for taking on holiday breaks to darker sites. I have not got round to setting it up yet not helped by the fact that it has been wet and windy here for the whole Month of May.  Hopefully I will get a chance to try it out soon and will post a review.

 

 

[PeterW]

Looking forward to it.. I live in a flatblock with upstairs lights and several carpark streetlights that shine in…. Don’t need  to torch to read charts… if this gives me a dark enclave then I might feel like observing more often. Bit more ££ than I’d expect, but could be the best value bit of kit of it delivers.

Peter

[iapa]

On 12/05/2021 at 10:01, Floater said:

I seriously doubt that it will stop midge attacks. In fact, it might create a nice calm atmosphere for them to amass, muster and rally ranks for the feast! 🍽 😋   In my unfortunate experience it is the deepest folly to think that anything will outwit the determined midge. 😱😣

That said I’ve toyed with the idea of getting one of these pop-ups myself and I look forward to hearing how you get on with it, John (@laudropb).

 

You are further north than both  I and @Pixies are.

Personally, I generally only am fodder for the blood sucking 10” bloodsucking monster around the center of the Argyll peninsula - those suckers around Dunoon are worse than mean

I’ve seen reference to possibility of pop ups - but don;t remember seeing ads.

Will look further