2023 Autumn Galloway Star Camp

[Physopto]

Hi everyone.

As usual I am announcing the dates as soon as practical so that people who need to give employers very early dates for holidays can do so.

So once again I have the pleasure of announcing the dates for :-

Scotland's Premier Star Camp during the Autumn of 2023  (November).

The Star Camp will be held at Drumroamin Camp Site as usual.

(1 South Balfern, Kirkinner, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway,DG8 9DB.)

Between the Friday 10th and Thursday the 16th November 2023.

(The New Moon is on Monday the 13th November)

These dates still and will always contain a weekend so hopefully most can attend if at work during the week days.

Moon Phases for November 2023,

Target:    13/11/2023 09:28:45
Phase Name:    New Moon
Percent of Full:    0%
Age:    100% (0 days 0 hrs 0 mins)
Azimuth:      144° 29' 44"
Altitude:      8° 30' 36"
    
Rise:    08:00 at 126°
Set:    15:56 at 231°

Next New:    12/12/2023 23:33  [29.6 days]
Next FQ:    20/11/2023 10:51  [7.1 days]
Next Full:    27/11/2023 09:17  [14 days]
Next LQ:    5/12/2023 05:50  [21.8 days]

 

Again the important detail here is the time that the Moon sets and rises.

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.

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!

Hope to see you all there.

Best wishes

[Physopto]

People asking where it is. The 2023 dates for the Autumn Star Camp

[Uplooker]

Found ya! 😇

[estwing]

Bingo!

[jamie56]

Booked 

[jamie56]

Crap just checked my diary iam on call that week need to tey and swop with one of my colleagues or ain't gonna make it

[LandyJon]

This seems to be way down below the 2024 threads, thought it needed bringing up the list since its the next one.

Looking forward to seeing you all there, hope you can make it Jim.

[Physopto]

On 04/05/2023 at 12:07, LandyJon said:

This seems to be way down below the 2024 threads, thought it needed bringing up the list since its the next one.

Looking forward to seeing you all there, hope you can make it Jim.

He had better do or I will set the DOB MOB  on him!

😁

[dust of time]

Hi. I'm thinking of booking for this Nov. '23. I've never been stargazing up North. What's it like at Galloway and any info greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

[Physopto]

On 13/07/2023 at 17:24, dust of time said:

Hi. I'm thinking of booking for this Nov. '23. I've never been stargazing up North. What's it like at Galloway and any info greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

Hello,

The Star Camp may be fully booked now for this Autumn Camp.

You need to contact Leslie Shell the owner of the camping ground to book if possible. It is always advisable to book very early on.

Address is :

Drumroamin Farm Camping & Caravan Site
1 South Balfern
Kirkinner
Newton Stewart
Dumfries and Galloway  
DG8 9DB
Tel: 01988 840613  or  07752471456

 

If you are successful,

You are strongly advised to either be in a caravan or motorhome.

 

Otherwise, if arriving by car with a tent ...........

 

If camping, you must be fully prepared for very cold weather with a possibility of substantial rain/wind at times.

You must have a long connection cable with standard 16 amp connector at one end and 240 volt socket at the other for a safe type of fan space heater,

(an orange caravan cable altered with an adapter for 240 volt socket).

 

You are also advised to have plenty of cold weather clothing and waterproofs.

I do suggest a sleeping bag and sleeping mat wether or not you have a folding camp bed.

Your tent must not be of the light summer variety and also have substantial guy ropes and extra ground anchors. (Many have blown away in the past!)

 

I am not trying to put you off at all, but so many people have arrived and regretted being unprepared.

 

Most of the time the weather is fine. We all enjoy the camarardarie and star gazing when the weather permits.

Most Star Camps have one or two good nights to enjoy the skies, some times a full 5 or 6. It is Scotland remember not the Seychelles 😀

 

 

Finally:

Please bear in mind that Covid is still around and restrictions may be reintroduced for everyones safety at any time. So bring some masks.

There is a Warm Room for our use, but if Covid raises its head that may be shut for safety reasons.

Most importantly please bring a red light as white light is mostly forbidden unless bad weather of other circumstances warrant the use.

 

I look forward to seeing you at the camp

Edited August 2, 2023 by Physopto

[shirva]

Booked up for the Friday and Saturday..looking forward to the experience 

[Physopto]

Well folks just over 13 weeks to the Star Camp. Hope you are all getting excited and getting the gear ready.😃

[Uplooker]

On 07/08/2023 at 17:35, Physopto said:

Well folks just over 13 weeks to the Star Camp. Hope you are all getting excited and getting the gear ready.😃

Not quite getting ready, I am still on holiday. Looking forward to it though😬

Edited August 11, 2023 by Uplooker

[Physopto]

Hi Folks,

A wee bit of news. I have just spoken to Lesley the camp owner.

At present there are 18 pitches booked for this Star Camp. Therefore, there are still 7 pitches left for latecomers if wished.

Please note that the New Moon is on Monday the 13th November.

The preceding weekend does still have very dark nights, so anyone wanting to book for that weekend can still do so. Not everyone attends on the same days so talk to Lesley the site owner if you want to attend and she will advise you further.

I wish everyone who wants to attend can do so.

All the best, hope to see you all there

 

Edited August 21, 2023 by Physopto

[Uplooker]

On 21/08/2023 at 13:21, Physopto said:

Hi Folks,

A wee bit of news. I have just spoken to Lesley the camp owner.

At present there are 18 pitches booked for this Star Camp. Therefore, there are still 7 pitches left for latecomers if wished.

Please note that the New Moon is on Monday the 13th November.

The preceding weekend does still have very dark nights, so anyone wanting to book for that weekend can still do so. Not everyone attends on the same days so talk to Lesley the site owner if you want to attend and she will advise you further.

I wish everyone who wants to attend can do so.

All the best, hope to see you all there

 

Hope I am booked🙄

[Physopto]

On 22/08/2023 at 23:00, Uplooker said:

Hope I am booked🙄

Ye gods........ 😅

[LandyJon]

On 15/07/2023 at 12:02, Physopto said:

You are strongly advised to either be in a caravan or motorhome.

I've built an extension on the tent to keep the astro gear in ...

See you there in 10 weeks 🙂

Looking forward to doing it 5* lol

[Physopto]

On 03/09/2023 at 23:01, LandyJon said:

I've built an extension on the tent to keep the astro gear in ...

See you there in 10 weeks 🙂

Looking forward to doing it 5* lol

Did you have to pay them to look so happy 🤣

[LandyJon]

18 hours ago, Physopto said:

Did you have to pay them to look so happy 🤣

Haha, no they loved it, might have helped that  Grandma and Grandad were on the pitch next door.  Great time round Ffestiniog tho 🙂

[Physopto]

On 13/09/2023 at 12:53, LandyJon said:

Haha, no they loved it, might have helped that  Grandma and Grandad were on the pitch next door.  Great time round Ffestiniog tho 🙂

Just to carry in my salesman persona.........Wanna buy a motor mover? Or are you press ganging the sprogs 🤣.

 

[LandyJon]

On 15/09/2023 at 13:55, Physopto said:

Just to carry in my salesman persona.........Wanna buy a motor mover? Or are you press ganging the sprogs 🤣.

 

Haha, no its got one already thanks, besides I'm fairly well practiced in reversing trailers, although the mover is handy when it comes to levelling onto a block.

Amy and Tom are a bit feeble, sorry young, to help manoeuvring, I'm feeding them up tho 🤣

[Mandy D]

On 15/09/2023 at 13:55, Physopto said:

Just to carry in my salesman persona.........Wanna buy a motor mover? Or are you press ganging the sprogs 🤣.

 

If you can't reverse it, you shouldn't be driving it!

[LandyJon]

16 minutes ago, Mandy D said:

If you can't reverse it, you shouldn't be driving it!

There'd be a lot less cars on the road 🤣

[jamie56]

Sounds as if your getting to feel the cold John, setting up shop in the awning 🤣

[Physopto]

On 23/09/2023 at 17:35, jamie56 said:

Sounds as if your getting to feel the cold John, setting up shop in the awning 🤣

It's the old age and wimpishness coming through.......😈