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16 years 1 month ago #62559 by fguihen
Im considering taking the 21st off so I can enjoy the eclipse without worring about work the next day. Are many doing this, and if in the vacinity of dublin, would many be interested in finding a nice site for some observations, photographing the event and banter?


Edited by Seanie Morris: title change to reflect broader audience interest.

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16 years 1 month ago #62563 by Seanie_Morris
Replied by Seanie_Morris on topic Re: Lunar Eclipse observing groups around the country?
Somewhat related, but in a different location, I am thinking of doing the same for next Thursday night (take the night off). Howevr, my request for observing buddies relates to the Tullamore/Offaly area! TAS has a nice (enough) spot 2 miles outside the town. Would anyone down this neck of the woods consider joining up on Tursday night next?

Seanie.

Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.

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16 years 1 month ago #62567 by pj30something
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Looks like i may be hosting a small star party for a few neighbours. Many of them know i am into astronomy cuz they see me in the garden at all hours of the night. Every time there is a lunar eclipse i think i am the only person nearby observing it until i hear the Uhhhhhhhhh's and A'hhhhhhhs and camera flashes going off in the gardens around me.

My next door neighbour knows i have a scope etc and asked if her and her sons can come in to my garden on the night to have a look at it in the scope.

I couldnt say NO.

Now you have to understand...........where i live when one person gets an invite to something..........they then invite others and so and and so on.

I reckon on maybe 10 neighbours showing up.


Then today my nephew asked me if him and a few of his mates can come round on the night to have a look.

Again........i couldnt say NO.

I wonder how far my scope and 2 pairs of bins are gonna stretch that night. I also wonder if i am gonna get ANY time to myself that night just to be alone with my thoughts and the majestic sight that is a lunar eclipse........and try to take a few shots,mpeg................

I guess it could be a case of "the sacrifice of the few for the greater good of the many".


I am thinking of doing the same for next Thursday night

Seanie whats happening next thursday night? The eclipse is not til the 20th/21st

Paul C
My next scope is going to be a Vixen VMC200L Catadioptric OTA

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16 years 1 month ago #62571 by Frank Ryan
I've booked Thursday off also.
Heading to the Burren to take shots by the Dolmen.
Should be spooooky.
I'm really lookin' forward to it!

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16 years 1 month ago #62573 by pj30something
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I dont think i could think of a darker sky area then the Burren even if i tried.

Paul C
My next scope is going to be a Vixen VMC200L Catadioptric OTA

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16 years 1 month ago #62587 by Frank Ryan
Skiers need snow...
Divers need water...
Astronomers need dark skies!

It's only a 40 min drive from my house so why not avail of some
of the darkest skies in Europe?
Pity about the steadiness of the atmosphere though.

I can tell you..
My attitude to astronomy has changed radically over the years...
For a long time I thought you really needed all the
gizmos and gadgets.
Right now,
Gimme a 12'' (or greater) Dob and dark skies and I'm in heaven.....literally.

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