Stargazing in Oldcroft in Gloucestershire

[DirkSteele]

Been a while since I have written up a stargazing session like this but 5 hours of almost cloudless skies and in a Bortle 4 as opposed to Bortle 9 inspired me to write up the notes. 
 

It’s another long one (aren’t they always with me?) so grab your favourite hot beverage and follow the link.

http://alpha-lyrae.co.uk/2024/02/25/stargazing-in-oldcroft-in-gloucestershire/
 

[PeterC65]

An interesting read, both the targets you chose and what you managed to observe.

I live about a mile from where you stayed, and the Forest of Dean Astronomy Group meets just the other side of that line of conifers in one of your pictures.

 

[DirkSteele]

20 minutes ago, PeterC65 said:

An interesting read, both the targets you chose and what you managed to observe.

I live about a mile from where you stayed, and the Forest of Dean Astronomy Group meets just the other side of that line of conifers in one of your pictures.

 

Thanks. I thought it was a pretty good location. You are lucky to live there.

[mikeDnight]

You probably consider me a peasant, as I thought Canapes were something you sit under in the Sun. 

Lovely report & lovely scope! 

[Mark at Beaufort]

A lovely read Matthew. It just shows what can still be seen from a dark site.