2nd Galloway Star Camp

[dweebostar]

Due to a successful pilot event last year, myself and mike have set up an addmin group to host the event.

We are pleased to announce the "galloway dark sky event group"

2nd annual starcamp.

The event will again be at the excellent drumroamin site. www.drumroamin.co.uk . the main event is from wed 3rd nov till mon 8th nov. prices are £12 hookup, £10 non hookup,/ night.

bookings thru mike alexander . bookings open from 1st march 2010 www.gallowayastro.com .01988500594..

Basic srarcamp rules, also due to time of year. stricktly no pyro (fireworks) as set in a very rural farming location.

Any info/enquiries mail stevefoy@btinternet.com

cheers steve

[Tinkerbell]

Cheers Steve

Something to look forward to .

[jarralad]

steve.

if like the first one,it will be a good one,see you there.

ken.

[johnkirkpatrick]

sounds good to me

[PhillyDee]

Tempting. But it would be that or Kielder. And Kielder IS closer . . . .

How do the skies compare (Just out of interest)?

(And yes, I know they are both 'up' )

[Tinkerbell]

Lo Phill

Similar overhead but because of the lower horizons at Dumfries the campsite at Kielder is afforded more protection from the wind

[dweebostar]

hi all, we have applied for grants to get a main day. ( sat 6th) going. speakers, stalls etc. will post details when confirmed, cheers steve

[Kerrp30]

mmm Interesting, my wife is due on the 19th wonder if I will be allowed to go.

Maybe I should run a vote for this!!

Whats mobile reception like?

[gary1968]

mmmm, interested but I have sold my caravan so would be in a tent, not sure thats a good idea in Novemeber..... LOL

Gary

[dweebostar]

hi kerrp and gary, mobile reception is fine, and landline to site too,, also we had guys in tents last year...

cheers steve..

[Ibbo!]

After last years meet I'm hoping work allows another visit this year

when it did clear last year it was very good

Steve

[dweebostar]

hi all, we have got the grant, we will have a main day on the saturday at wigtown. hope to have three speakers, and astronomy traders, free to all but prioraty to camp residents, . i willpost more later when speakers are confirmed.

cheers steve

[AndyH]

Excellent.

Myself and Allison will be doing everything possible to come this year.

Missed last years Autumn Kielder and the 1st Galloway one due to horrific flu that took a couple of months before I felt right.

Stunning area too, with magnificent history. Will need to day visit Threave and Calaverick(sp?) castles and Sweetheart Abbey amongst others. Wonder if Sulwath Brewery does tours? Black Galloway is always a fav of mine at beer feschts !!

Cheers,

Andy.

[Ibbo!]

Now confirmed and deposit sent

Looking forward to the star party

Steve

[dweebostar]

www.galloway-star-camp.co.uk website now open folks

[AndyH]

We're not going to be able to make it this weekend due to work......:mad:

Seriously peeed off.

:(Andy.

[Tinkerbell]

Better Luck next time Andy.

Depends on what time My car comes out of the Garage on Friday as to what time We will arrive.

[dweebostar]

well i hope all who came enjoyed the event, i have got some images sent in and they will be posted on the website soon. Galloway Star Camp hope to confirm next years dates soon.

many thanks for your support

cheers steve

[Tinkerbell]

Well done Steve Another well organised starcamp

[Dixie]

Yep, my thanks too. Stunning countryside and a sky that rocks.

Richard

[jfastro]

Excellent site, beautiful location and some clear Milky Way skies, great!

Mind to all who left on Sunday you did the right thing the storm Sunday night and all day Monday was awesome. Leslie the site owner said it was the worst she had experienced there.

Will def be booking next year.

[robbieince]

Thanks to everyone who organised it - a superb site, a really friendly atmosphere and cracking dark skies! We (Antoinette, Rob and Loui the lab) had a great time and of course we will be backnext year.

[Ibbo!]

We had a few good nights albeit a bit breezy on occasions, black eye as the dob swung round and the eyepiece was literally a piece of the eye

Best views I've had with the 12"

and the kids were great in the planetarium

We were one of the Sunday departers

Helen was not well at all Sat & Sun and did not see the light of day till Tues

We enjoyed it though

Hope we can get up next year

Steve Helen Chara & Wellington