The hospitality and friendliness of the Daverons is very uplifting!
The viability of the site although almost perfect was in jeopardy due to
the local houses security lighting.
I decided to invite Sean Daveron and his family down to the site
to join us last night and although he was away his wife and son dropped over.
(well you get nowhere if you don't open your mouth right!
)It was great to meet them and explain about what we do.
It was also very encouraging that they are so helpful by letting us use
the Ring Fort carpark for the starparty!!
I think they got some nice views and the ISS passing was perfect timing.
It is unbelievable the difference turning off those lights make!
Brid had a good grasp of the constellation and I'm sure thats something
to do with the fact that it is very dark up there the locals would
see the stars a lot more.
She seemed impressed that the starparty is now to be a 'public'
thing and to be tailored for the general person & schools rather than the dedicated astronomer.
I really do feel we made the right decision in making this starparty
FOR the people and for the club members.
Aside from that good news,
the night began dodgy enough but got steadly better.
The views through Daves 20'' were amazing as ever
(I'll let Mr. Observing Director do a list if he wishes
)The new club 10'' is a fab scope and a great investment for us.
We now have a fine arsenal of equipment for the members and
for the public observing sessions.
Roll on some clear skies!!!
