Observing evening

[Rocket Pooch]

Hi folks,

I take it the observing location is at the top car park where we went for Mars two years ago?

Also is anyone hanging around for a while maybe till about midnight?  I'd like to bring the imaging equipment with me to have a go at a couple of nebula and that means the 30 minute setup and breakdown time and with it not really getting dark till 10:30 ish then its going to be midnight before I would have finished anything.

Chris

[Mike]

Yes that is the viewing location Chris. Meet at the "Change of Horses" NOT the "Five Bells" at the normal time, then move onto the field. I'm sure you can grab the keys off Rick or someone to open up earlier if you wish to set up.

I won't be there as we have a works night out at Crayford Dogs tonight! I also won't be able to make the 5th July one either as i'm away on business

So, have a good one ! Hope you get some good imaging in.

[Oscar the Cat]

Hi Chris,
I'll be able to stay till arround midnight.

[Oscar the Cat]

Ans yes as Mike said, we meet at the Change of Horses at 20:15, we have the field from 20:45.

[Rocket Pooch]

might be cutting it fine to even get to the pub, but I'll see you there' either fully loaded or with the bare minimum kit

[Mike]

If your going to stay late then I might pop up around midnightish. If the gate is locked then so be it.

[Rick]

The conjunction of Venus and Mercury was quite a sight. As luck would have it, we were also treated to quite a bright meteor just after 22:00 UT. It started as a single object somewhere below Ursa Minor and travelled relatively slowly across into Cygus, breaking into three pieces and showing a short trail. At its brightest it was maybe almost as bright as Jupiter, but distinctly orange. As it was visible for several seconds most folks caught at least a glimpse of it.