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It's been a while since I posted anything on here.
Were still enjoying the best British Summer since the early 2000s and I am loving it.

Last weekend, was the North West Astronomy festival, in Runcorn, Cheshire. This event is becoming more popular every year. That's good, because I personally think. The North West needs an event like this, to compete with Astro Fest in London, and the IAS in the west midlands. So long may it continue.

I was helping out on our, Macclesfield Astronomical Society's stand. It was very well received, and we were all talked off our feet. I am sure everyone involved, went home tired, but satisfied.

These events give me a chance to look at the latest toys and books.
The Webb DSS were there, with Steve and Owen manning their stand. Both gentleman were wearing Webb DSS clothing. These were a Polo shirt and Hoodie. In Cheery red. and very nice they looked.
(the apparel I mean)

These come with a lovely embroidered society logo. I was so impressed with the Hoodie. I have put my order in for one. I'll be wearing that, at Kelling in September.

I also bought a one of the Alvin Huey observing guides. "Small Galaxy Clusters"

I can't wait to use that, in conjunction with the C9.25 and Altair SW 115 EDT. Or even the OMC 140.

Looking towards the return to darker skies, has made me realise. I need to get outside, and do more imaging, and visual astronomy.
There are too many occasions when, the skies have been clear, but I have gone to the pub, instead. This usually happens on Friday's or Saturday's. I must try and stop doing this, otherwise. I might as well sell up!

I have been following Astro Backyard. Which has given me much food for thought, regarding Visual but also astro imaging. With luck. I hope to be spending more night's here, than down the road supping.

I intend doing more visual observing, when the season begins. So I might buy another quality eyepiece. TV's are very desirable but very expensive. ES or Baader Hyperion, would be my prefered choice.

Let me see what's is available from the EQSP 2017.

That about wraps it up for now.



PST. Sun 2017 July.

Canon 1000D with wide angle lens Teggs Nose 2016.

Altair Wave series 115 EDT - Lunacy

Jupiter OMC 140


Until next time
Clear Skies 


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