Irish Observing Sites on Google Earth

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:42 am

One thing I think that may be a good idea is
a list of observing sites around the country
in the form of a Google Earth Layer or KMZ list.

(I know it can be done but not sure how to do it - any of the tecchies
care to offer?)

Anyway
Here's a regular list of a few sites.
The first two SAC have used
the others are not checked yet
(so be carefull if you decide to check them out.)

I'd also advise to click into street view
(drag the man icon thats under the compass at the right onto
the road to open street view)

If anybody has any other similar sites around the country maybe ye
can post the KMZ link here?

Poulnabrone Dolmen
Area: NW Clare.
Site: Firm ground Car Park off a quiet road.
Viewing Aspects: Excellent flat views in all directions.
Lighting issues: One house security light to the South
not a major problem in good conditions.
Other issues: Can get windy as it's very open.

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.p ... 803106.kmz

Cragan's Wood
Area: NW Clare.
Site: Loose gravel Car Park off a quiet road.
Viewing Aspects: Excellent flat views bar North.
Lighting issues: None known.
Other issues: Elevated site can get windy, shelter is gained from
trees to the North.

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.p ... 696704.kmz

The Hand
Area: West Clare - Road between Inagh & Miltown Malbay.
Site: Not checked
I have driven through a few times
and the sky is inky black there.
Worth checking out!

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.p ... 727449.kmz

Cloonsnaghta Lough
Area: SW Clare. Near Lissycasey.
Site: Not Checked.

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.p ... 693564.kmz

Kilkishen lake
Area: East Clare.
Site: Not Checked

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.p ... 536287.kmz

Tulla Lake.
Area: N Clare.
Site: Not checked
Looks like a small pier just off the road south facing.
This road often floods in heavy rain but the skies are very dark here.

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.p ... 190723.kmz

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:04 pm

If Those links do not open for you
they will here;

http://frankryanjr.weebly.com/blog.html

Roy Stewart · Post by **Roy Stewart** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:03 pm

Nice work Frank..

Just had a look at the sites
and some are definitely worth a look...

As for tulla, it looks like we lose
the sky to the north...

Cheers Roy

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:32 am

It looks like it'll be clear tonight

Roy Stewart · Post by **Roy Stewart** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:37 am

Well if ur clear where do
we wanna hit 1st for a look??

Cheers Roy

Dave Lillis · Post by **Dave Lillis** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:04 pm

guys are you all going somewhere tonight?
Im looking at the sat image and its more of what we got today, broken cloud.

Frank Ryan · Post by **Frank Ryan** » Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:27 pm

Not looking good...
let's 'raincheck'