Crewkerne And District Astronomical Society

May meeting

Ron — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:03:45 +0000

Another excellent meeting was it not? Lots of tips from Martin Morgan-Taylor on using a DSLR for imaging. We’ll certainly invite him back…if he survives those radioactive lenses!

Many thanks for your support of the raffle for the CfDS. We received this from Bob.

All,
An official thank you from all on the Campaign for Dark Skies committee for CADAS’ generous donation of their May raffle takings. We are shortly to be reprinting our main leaflet, Starry Starry Night, and your donation will form part of the funding for this important facet of our work
Best wishes and DARK SKIES,
Bob Mizon
Coordinator

Reminder! Don’t forget to fill in your order forms for the garments you require and to bring them to the next meeting with your payment. If you didn’t pick up an order form you can print this one out.

clothing order

Bud’s Mars

Ron — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:12:43 +0000

Here is one of Bud Budzynski’s Mars shots. You’ll find two more in the gallery. Go compare. Nice work Bud.

Change of programme.

Ron — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:04:06 +0000

Jun 20: Steve Harris: ‘Light, Our Only Messenger from the Skies’ will take the place of Ann Davies and David Boyd: ‘Chasing the Moon’s Shadow’.

August 15: Ann Davies and David Boyd: ‘Chasing the Moon’s Shadow’ will take the place of Bob Mizon ‘APOD’ which has been re -scheduled for next year.

The Whirlpool Galaxy

Ron — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:06:05 +0000

Just received this from Bill Reed. His first proper attempt at imaging a ‘faint fuzzy’. Pretty impressive I’d say! Thanks Bill.

Ron

May sky notes

Ian — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:01:30 +0000

May 2012 Sky Notes (pdf)

By Arthur Davis

April meeting

Ron — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:57:24 +0000

A warm welcome to our new members and all who visited us for the first time last night. It was nice to see so many new faces. Thanks to everyone who asked questions and to those providing the answers. It was an excellent chance to share experience and expertise. It was certainly a full evening and I hope not too many of you missed your regular bedtime. Many thanks to the ‘catering staff’ and those who ‘volunteered’ to help with the washing up!

Clear skies

Ron

Point and touch

Ron — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:19:03 +0000

Venus, Jupiter and crescent Moon moon in competition with Westland’s car park lights ( taken with my mobile!)

Claire

Turn out the lights

Ian — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:42:01 +0000

Interesting and well-written in the Guardian today about light pollution. Read it here.

BAA Winchester Weekend

Ron — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:07:34 +0000

Arthur Davis, John Chuter and I attended the 46th Winchester Weekend 30 March to 1 April. A good time was had by all! A great range of topics and excellent speakers. Lots of opportunity to meet and chat with other astronomy nuts. I highly recommend this event! I would have added a picture here, but like the dope I am I managed to delete it from the camera.

Ron

April Sky Notes

Ian — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:42:22 +0000

April 2012 Sky Notes (pdf)

By Arthur Davis