Yesterday at Kielder Star Camp was a terrific day. NAS were represented by Peter, Graham Fraser & myself. The main day has two interesting talks by Ian King...
Hi, I've uploaded some shot from Kielder. These are all with a medium telephoto lens (135mm) that delivers a wide field of 10x7 degrees. Triangulum Galaxy...
Hi, Â Received this email below from the SPA. Should be interesting to observe especially as we are not to far off the grazing line. Binoculars should easily...
Hello, We saw some strange cloud formations last night, about an hour after sunset, high up and running north to south. They could almost have been aurora but...
I didn't get the chance last night. However the bright slow moving meteor I observed at Kielder last Saturday was probably a Taurid. Â There are some...
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Nov 10, 2008 12:05 am
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Hello, I had a very productive meeting with Sunderland Astronomical Society last night. We mostly discussed the International Year of Astronomy, which takes ...
Hi,  I have a problem with my scope. Does anyone know of a company or person that can repair it.  I would prefer a local address if possible.  Thanks  ...
Peter,  What's the problem?  I came across this advert from the Newcastle based Astrosource UK on http://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/ in September  don't...
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Hello, Our new neighbours a few doors up the estate have a cat. This cat likes to walk under their security light, which switches it on and Tibbles can then...
Hello, The idea of a Christmas Party was raised at the last meeting and the response was, frankly, disappointing. Maybe it was down to the fact that Christmas...
Simon, Â Thanks for your email. Â I have sent an email to astrosource, to see if they can repair my scope. I have not yet received a reply. Â The fault is...
Peter, Â Unless you want to do some astrophotography you will be to get away without the fine latitude adjustment. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just...
Peter, ... I think the guy behind astro-source is a member of Sunderland AS. If it's him then he's a very clever, knowledgeable gent. Drop him a line. D. ...
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... I've been away from the forum for a bit...work. Yeas I think your idea re Centre for Life is great. Tom ... the ... fact ... round ... say,...
From BBC News: "Exoplanets finally come into view" http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7725584.stm The first pictures of planets outside our solar system...
David, I have just spoken to David Ellis. Broadband on the 20th can be arranged but you need to see him first. He can see you anytime this evening. Can you...
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Nov 15, 2008 12:03 am
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Hi, Â Don't forget the leonids meteor shower tonight. The forecast is for CLEAR skies! Â Independent model calculations are predicting 130 ZHR at 0:22hrs!...
Hello, ... Yep, I'll be keeping an eye on those. Also, Sunderland A.S. are having their "Mystery Lecture" tonight. WWT, off the A1231, 7pm. Speaker is John...
Hi Alf, ... I spoke to David on Friday night. and then went through to visit their offices in Durham. He was not able to help. Their security system is...
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