Welcome to the Isle of Wight Star Party Forum. Please feel free to ask questions or suggest things that you would like to see/hear/do whilst on the Isle of...
In view of the Isle of Wight connection with he UK Space Race - the early rockets were tested near the Needles it would be interesting to hear a bit of the...
I have contacted the National Trust to try to organise a visit to the Needles New Battery (aka High Down, where they tested the rocket motors). They will not...
Hi Lucy The position and ground track of Prospero is detailed at www.Heavens- above.com it requires a free sign up but along with satellite and ISS data is a...
Details of the Prospero Orbit are available on Heavens Above as Bill has stated - just put Prospero in the Satellite name search Box. The nearest location in...
Hi, We have just updated the website, including a provisional programme and revised costs. Please let me know if things don't work or you have any other...
I announced our plans for the Star Party at Wessex Astro in Wimborne near Bournemouth last night and had very good reception. There Chairman already knew...
Having got the big Sputnik celebrations on the Island out of the way, I'm now looking more at the Star Party which Vectis Astronomical Society are organising. ...
For anyone interested, things are now starting to pick up and we've updated the Web Site. A few interesting changes and bits of information of you. I'll leave...
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The Isle of Wight Star Party is now accepting bookings. Please see the updated website (www.iowstarparty.org) for more details. Clear Skies Lucy...
It might seem daft to have to say so, but it needs saying that the event will be held in as dark conditions as possible. With that in mind attendees should be...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED THE WIGHTLINK BOOKING CODE: It appears we were given a slightly incorrect booking code and call ...
As some of you may be aware some of the engines of the only British Space Rocket were tested near the Needles. This site will be visited on Sunday. The engines...
The Star Party is booking up fast, but there are still chalets available â€" so book now or you may have to stay in a tent! We have just had confirmation...
Hi All, Just wondering - I am booked into a Chalet for the Star Party - are there cooking facilities in the Chalets, or do I need to bring a camping stove,...
... camping ... Hi Richie, We were there this morning and there is a kitchen with a four ring electric stove and oven which can be used. It needs 50p in the...
Just thought people might like to know that we have over £250 worth of raffle prizes. These range from books through to a Lanthanum eyepiece kindly donated...
The latest medium range forecast shows snow in the Isle of Wight on Thursday & Friday ! Clearing on Saturday with only around 1/3 cloud cover. Having said that...
I've only known a light dusting of snow once and that was at altitude! We had a fabulous night last night and according to the forecast it should have been...
Faith you are right in your belief that this is NOT a public outreach event. I have not seen the CP yet but it sounds like there has been an unfortunate...
Hi John, I have seen the article and have spoken to some people also and the mistake and its origins are very clear. This is not a public outreach event, the...
Thanks Bill, that does clear it up. Well, it's nearly upon us now. I was going to be there Friday and Saturday, but it'll now be Saturday and Sunday, maybe...
Hi, I have updated the website, to include some last minute details, such as breakfasts are now available, prices for the Needles visit and the updated...
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