Limerick Astronomy Club

Judging by the weather I guess ye didn't go.
(I went to see Iron man instead! )

How are ye set for tomorrow night?
I'm up for an all nighter!!!

Hey Mikkel,
how's that astrotrac lookin!?

I got a message from another club member inquiring about these. And through my own experience I felt it worthy to post this up on the main boards just in case others get caught. Be VERY careful with these 'PORTABLE' ! I am on my second in as many years. They are totally unsuitable for scopes!!! Even...

Just throwing this one out there Dave.. :wink: WEATHER PERMITTING,... Is anyone up for an observing session this (may bank holiday) weekend at the Burren? I'd be able to go Saturday & bring the club's 12'' Dob for the members without scopes. (If you do have a scope, no matter how small you should br...

Hi all. Just a quick note to say the club has located a really excellent dark sky (mag 7!) observing site in the Burren. 50 Min drive from Ivans cross, the site is the large gravel car park for the Poulanabron Dolmen in the Burren. It's actually quite easy to get there. Contact Dave, our Observing D...

Well I finally made it down to the Burren last night. All I can say is, I have no clue as to why I never went before! It's only 40 min from my house and the skies? Forget about it! Best I've seen. So anyway, I ran off a few starscape shots with the Dolmen in the foreground. (here is a speal about t...

Mmmm.
It's hard to say.
It looks OOF.

Maybe it was the Uniflu or the hot toddy but something got me out of my sick bed to go take this shot. (there is a funny story behind it involving a bull) Taken over Shannon airport and the estuary you can just about make out. 10 seconds, ISO 400 AV 5.5 12 - 24mm lens at 12mm F4. No processing done....

Well Done!!
You must have been very proud.
I missed it but I'll watch the vid.

There is a talk for the club in here!!!!

Cheers Dave.
Is it a bit much?
I think all the shapes make for interesting viewing.
But I don't want one feature to overpower the other if you know what I mean.

After seeing Daves holiday snaps it made me think we dont use this section really at all... So here go's... I Didn't get much free time for astrophotography in NCY last week (due to the Paddys Day festivities :wink: ) but I did manage to catch the full Moon on Friday night at least. http://www.frank...

Dave,
good on you to see you posting here,
it livens up the SAC page no end..

Pity there was no green flash.
I wonder what causes it?

Nice pics all the same...
I can nearly feel the warm breeze and the
smell of the local restaurants....
aaaahhhh!

If I can get the weekend off I'll head up.

Well, yet again we have a lovely target of the ISS & Shuttle. (although it's VERY early in the morning!) http://www.heavens-above.com/PassSummary.aspx?satid=25544&lat=52.716&lng=-8.830&loc=Hurlers+Cross&alt=1&tz=GMT[/url Still, If any of you lot with scanners are up it's worth tuning them into 145.8...

Dave Lillis wrote:a different look

How do you mean Dave?