great day out

[banjojimmy]

went to royal observatory and maritime museum yesterday with the letchworth and district astronomy society,what a great day out.camera obscura was brill,as were some of the older scopes.the 28 inch refractor built in 1893 is the largest in britain and the 7th largest in the world, and its in perfect working order.all this and its totaly free,

cheers banjojimmy

[OXO]

Sounds like a Great day out Banjo And all that for free not much you can say our days that free!

James

[Jamie]

Sounds like you had a blast mate.

A 28" refractor is something i would love to see it must be HUGE

Glad you enjoyed it just the same.

[Grant]

Didn't spot this post! You managed to remember your password in the end! (I saw you trying to login).

Glad it was a good day, did you take any piccies?

[GazOC]

did you take any piccies?

Yep, I would like to see a 28" refractor up close....

[GazOC]

Whats the focal length on that???? :shock: :shock: :shock:

[Grant]

Do you think Adrius' wheellbarrow mod would work on it?

[banjojimmy]

its still in regular use, by whom and when i dont now but i would like the chance to see through it I didn't take any piccies cause i forgot me camera :x like i did me password for this forum,had to get another (must be getting old)

cheers banjojimmy

[AstroTiger]

fortunately for me i used to live nr greenwich obs as a kid. So lost count of how many outings, dates etc i have had there,

But the telescope u are right is awesome. And its still in service :-)

Al