South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Star Party 2023

[Freff]

Due to clashes with other star parties and school half term breaks, I am considering the SWAG SP in April 2023 on the weekend of Fri 21st- Sun 23rd. 

This will be with the New Moon on Thurs 20th along with a Solar Eclipse. The Lynids Meteor Shower on the same weekend with Venus visible.

Any thoughts on these date would be welcome.

Tony

[Live_Steam_Mad]

These April dates unfortunately clash with Brecon Astrocamp Spring 2023 that I usually book for.

Regards,

Alistair G.

[icpn]

and I think the Kelling Heath star party as well

[L8-Nite]

On 31/12/2022 at 18:56, Freff said:

Due to clashes with other star parties and school half term breaks, I am considering the SWAG SP in April 2023 on the weekend of Fri 21st- Sun 23rd. 

This will be with the New Moon on Thurs 20th along with a Solar Eclipse. The Lynids Meteor Shower on the same weekend with Venus visible.

Any thoughts on these date would be welcome.

Tony

Sounds good to me Tony.  🙂 👍  As you know, I have been out of the loop for awhile now, but look forward to getting out under the stars and catching up with the group once again.

[reddoss]

On 31/12/2022 at 18:56, Freff said:

Due to clashes with other star parties and school half term breaks, I am considering the SWAG SP in April 2023 on the weekend of Fri 21st- Sun 23rd. 

This will be with the New Moon on Thurs 20th along with a Solar Eclipse. The Lynids Meteor Shower on the same weekend with Venus visible.

Any thoughts on these date would be welcome.

Tony

[reddoss]

On 31/12/2022 at 18:56, Freff said:

Due to clashes with other star parties and school half term breaks, I am considering the SWAG SP in April 2023 on the weekend of Fri 21st- Sun 23rd. 

This will be with the New Moon on Thurs 20th along with a Solar Eclipse. The Lynids Meteor Shower on the same weekend with Venus visible.

Any thoughts on these date would be welcome.

Tony

Hi Tony,

            Those dates are the same as AstroCamp which I will be attending.

[Freff]

Thanks for your thoughts guys.

It looks more favourable for the weekend of the 17th, 18th and 19th of March, with the New Moon on the 20th.  

This will allow for the local and regular members to attend other events as well as Pencelli if they wish.  

I will be confirming these dates with the site owners next week. 

Book soon for your favourite pitch before the mad rush. 🔭 🔭🔭😀

[MickD]

Hi Tony, those dates look OK for us, however we still don't have a motorhome or caravan. We will have to see what we can find between now & then.

Looking forward to meeting up.

Mick & Jill

[Freff]

Good luck with the caravan/motorhome search, it's always fun for us. 😧

We look forward to meeting up again.  

Tony & Cath

[cajen2]

I could tentatively make that weekend. Thanks for organising it.

[Guest]

Darn.... I am busy that weekend lol

[Live_Steam_Mad]

Ahh, Kielder Spring Starcamp 2023 is on at that time, so I'll be at Kielder, as I'm booked in for that event.

Regards.

[reddoss]

20 hours ago, Freff said:

Thanks for your thoughts guys.

It looks more favourable for the weekend of the 17th, 18th and 19th of March, with the New Moon on the 20th.  

This will allow for the local and regular members to attend other events as well as Pencelli if they wish.  

I will be confirming these dates with the site owners next week. 

Book soon for your favourite pitch before the mad rush. 🔭 🔭🔭😀

Should be OK for that weekend Tony.

[Freff]

Great news Justyn. 👍

[Xsubmariner]

I should be available for the weekend 17-19th March.

[mapstar]

Hope it all goes well. Unfortunately it clashes with the Galloway sp so I will try to make the Autumn bash. 

 

[Freff]

South Wales Astronomy Group (SWAG) Star Party 2023 has now been booked.

The event will be at Pencelli Castle Caravan and Camping Park the weekend of March 17th - 18th.

To attend, contact the park directly and book your nights, your proffered pitch if you have one and EHU if needed.

Please remember to tell them you are with the astronomy group. 

Hope to see you there.  

[Xsubmariner]

Cheers Freff, pitch 3 booked for the weekend. 

[mdstuart]

Booked for Friday and Saturday...Will bring my 8 inch dob.

Mark

[Freff]

That's great Mark, look forward to meeting up again. 👍

[reddoss]

I have been trying to phone the campsite to make my booking on my usual pitch (13), but get no answer. Will try again for the next few days.

My  mate Robin from London who came last time has also booked.

[Freff]

Hi Justyn

Book on line if you are still having trouble, and request pitch 13 in the notes section.

Then follow up with a phone call when you get time. I think they may be under staffed until the wardens take over.

[reddoss]

Just booked my pitch.

 

[Freff]

Good man Justyn, we look forward to meeting up again. 

This year I will be in the Orchard with the other toffs, 🙄I need connected access to the water supply.

Don't worry thou' the kettle will still always be on for you. 👍

Edited February 7, 2023 by Freff

[mistuk]

Hi all - sorry to gatecrash! I’ve seen Justyn comment on this event on FB - I’ve only ever been to Astrocamp before and know Justyn from there - could I have some more info about it? Are there visual observers as well as imagers, and could you let me know about any additional costs over and above the camp fees?

Many thanks

Kevin