Limerick Astronomy Club

Thanks John.
It's something I've been meaning to get back into for a very long while.
I think people often underestimate the importance of sketching as a
tool for observation.
I know I kinda yawn sometimes when I see drawings posted up on the web.
It's a different game to photography for sure!

Not a bad idea.
Let's take stock first and take it from there.
This week is out coz I've work on.
Next week should be better.

Well, the scope could be brought back to 100% easily enough as it is. The timber is still sound even after all the abuse it's gotten. I very surprised how well it's held up! All it really needs is a good cleaning and some preservative. The most important thing I'm sure you'll agree is re-coating the...

Another great night is right! The biggest thrill of the night was to actually see that pesky central star! Cheers again Dave for allowing us all to have a look through the 20''! I brought up the clubs 20'' dob on the night. The mirror unfortunately was in a pathetic state after being left in neglect...

John.
Will you post the dates each of these were taken.
We will load them in order of date.
Cheers.

sounds good to me, we dont have one yet, but there is one on IFAS, maybe we could incorporate this into our site. (Sorry Dave I accidentally deleted your post while grabbing the quote) Lads, it's in the links section under 'Useful Software' http://www.shannonsideastronomy.com/links.htm I'm thinking...

What can I say. Probably the best night ever. No.. Defiantly. I nearly fell off the ladder with awe looking at the Veil through the Obsessinator! It reminded me of the Nexus from Star Trek! :lol: I've never seen the Milky Way as clear from Ireland. It was horizon to horizon and totally obvious.... I...

*Stands up and takes a bow*

Thanks John.
These will go up as soon as I get a chance to.

Great story Con! Sounds like it was a great night. I have to say, if it was an Iridium flare then you by accident saw what I have been trying to predict for ages! I set myself a challenge last year to take a long exposure shot of the ISS and to also get an Iridium flare in the frame. I usually check...

I have sent out the text the group letting them know about the site and messaeboard.
I'll track the hits and see how we go.
By the look of things the site gets more active from Thursday on...
obviously has something to do with the LL articles.

If you have any astrophotos you want to be included in the members gallery
please either post a link to the image here or burn it onto a disc and give it to me at the next meeting.

Excellent suggestion there Conn.
We can send a text like that to the group no problem.
Dave, are all the numbers uploaded?

I wouldn't mind having it tonight the way the weather is!

How big is it Dave?
It would just be a matter of storage.