Spring Astrocamp 2022

[cajen2]

4 hours ago, cajen2 said:

Don't do FB....😝

The only time I use socks is when I'm observing....and I've packed some nice thick ones!

I've also packed 'The Bear'. This is a WW2 style bomber jacket designed to keep you toastie at 14,000 feet. It's honestly too warm to wear above about 5°!

[Live_Steam_Mad]

7 minutes ago, cajen2 said:

I've also packed 'The Bear'. This is a WW2 style bomber jacket designed to keep you toastie at 14,000 feet. It's honestly too warm to wear above about 5°!

Any chance of a link? Or link to something similar. Sounds like a useful item.

Regards.

[cajen2]

1 minute ago, Live_Steam_Mad said:

Any chance of a link? Or link to something similar. Sounds like a useful item.

Regards.

Hmm, I've had it a while. I'll see what I can do. Caution: it weighs a ton!

[cajen2]

@Live_Steam_Mad Found it! As you can see, it's real sheepskin and leather and not exactly cheap, but it's the warmest garment I've ever worn.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00T4R52VC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

Edited March 31, 2022 by cajen2

[cajen2]

Up early this morning...have to admit to a frisson of excitement - my first stargazing party! The van's all loaded and I'm ready to roll!

 

[Pixies]

Getting breakfast at Tebay. Should be there for 1pm, fingers crossed. Have forgotten stool 🙄

[Guest]

6 hours ago, cajen2 said:

Up early this morning...have to admit to a frisson of excitement - my first stargazing party! The van's all loaded and I'm ready to roll!

 

Hope you have clear skies.  I got up at 0500 this morning and took a quick peak outside at the gas giants.  Then went back in.  Jammies and slippers are not the best observation attire at 23 degrees.

[cajen2]

5 hours ago, Pixies said:

Getting breakfast at Tebay. Should be there for 1pm, fingers crossed. Have forgotten stool 🙄

I have a spare, Neil - give me a shout.

[cajen2]

Arrived and immediately got stuck - the site had put new turf on my pitch! 😥😆 Had to be towed our of the hole with  their little tractor.... been promised a hard standing today - fingers crossed...

Edited April 3, 2022 by cajen2

[Guest]

10 minutes ago, cajen2 said:

Arrived and immediately got stuck - the site had put new turf on my pitch! 😥😆 Had to be towed our of the hole with I've heir little tractor.... been promised a hard standing today - fingers crossed...

You need a gas guzzling 4 wheel drive pick up truck with big tires.  Problem solved.

[cajen2]

Bit less comfortable sleeping in it though, especially at sub-zero temperatures!

Here's my rig: old but very very comfy!

[cajen2]

Oh, and apparently it was -7° last night....I pity all those poor people in tents.

Edited April 3, 2022 by cajen2

[Pixies]

Was -7C last night, apparently. Everything was frosted-up when I went to bed. Electric radiator and electric blanket did the job.

Nice dark skies but a little haze. Was good to look through a 16" dob, although not sure I could handle having to use a step ladder to observe! Really fascinating to see an EV scope in action, too.

[cajen2]

Left this morning quite early, so I had no chance to give the organisers big thanks for setting it all up. On the off chance that any of them read this, thank you and well done! The talks, quiz and forum were very informative and entertaining.

Also goodbye to @Pixies, @Live_Steam_Mad and anyone else who's on here - can't usually match usernames with real ones!

Edited April 5, 2022 by cajen2