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| Posted: Wed Nov 22nd, 2017 05:54 |
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Eric wrote:You don't have to go that far Robert. Kielder Forest is one of the best Dark Sky locations in the UK... Interesting Eric, thanks for reminding me. Kielder is something of a blank area to me, I have never been. Not directly accessible from here. Mind you, 130miles and about two and a half hrs. driving is better than 400+ miles and a days driving (both doubled because I WILL be coming back) ! LOL Having looked at the link you kindly provided, I am a bit horrified at the hoards of visitors they claim, but perhaps in the depths of November or December, late at night, most of them will be tucked up in bed. Maybe I can find a quiet corner where I can set up and enjoy a peaceful night photographing the stars without some clown shining their torch (or bright LED pushbike headlamp) at me. Just checked the weather for Ulpha and Kielder next Tuesday (28th Nov) and Wednesday (29th Nov) Ulpha is forecast all night clear skies, Kielder isn't forecast a clear night sky in the next ten days. I will keep a watch though, next time a clear night is forecast I will make the trip if I can.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22nd, 2017 10:57 |
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Eric
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Robert wrote:Eric wrote: Kielder is a big area....even got caravan campsite? Don't think you would have problem getting away from people. We have a designated dark sky area near us at east barsham. We decided to go there on a lunar eclipse some years ago. Set off as the eclipse was starting, clearly visible in KL. Arrived at east barsham in fog! Sat with the astological society members for a mind numbing eternity, drinking weak coffee and being thoroughly bored [what anoraks!!). Drove home and fog lifted as we approached KL. watched the end of the eclipse clearly in the back garden. 
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22nd, 2017 12:43 |
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Robert
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Eric wrote:
Have been studying the OS online maps, seems to be about the same size as Windermere, with a bend and a bigger dam. No doubt I will find somewhere quiet. Eric wrote: We have a designated dark sky area near us at east barsham. We decided to go there on a lunar eclipse some years ago. Set off as the eclipse was starting, clearly visible in KL. Arrived at east barsham in fog! Sat with the astological society members for a mind numbing eternity, drinking weak coffee and being thoroughly bored [what anoraks!!). Drove home and fog lifted as we approached KL. watched the end of the eclipse clearly in the back garden. Perhaps we should proclaim Field Towers a designated dark sky area with better weather!  A visit to the Canary Islands might be a better guarantee of good cloud free skies? My friend Len goes there most years for a couple of weeks in winter, cheap as chips he reckons. Can you take bikes and large heavy tripods on aeroplanes... Maybe not.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22nd, 2017 14:23 |
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Robert
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Right on cue, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42059551 An article on light pollution. In this image, the Kielder region does indeed seem to be an oasis of darkness. I had assumed the North East, Tyneside conurbation would have been a contaminant but perhaps the intervening hills block the light. From what I have read, city light sources can affect dark skies up to 200 miles away. Attachment: Screen Shot 2017-11-22 at 20.16.05.jpg (Downloaded 11 times)
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22nd, 2017 15:35 |
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Eric
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Robert wrote:Eric wrote: If there were 3 of you...you could take a leg each.....and hire a bike. Or you could contact a photographer or star watcher and borrow some gear.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22nd, 2017 15:49 |
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Eric
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Robert wrote:Right on cue, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42059551 They did a closer look at Norfolk.....the big yellow spot over Kings Lynn is Jan...LEAVING THE LIGHTS ON AGAIN!!  Attachment: 2891E354-4B76-4179-9FE6-F1841A1D19FB.jpeg (Downloaded 11 times)
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22nd, 2017 16:32 |
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Robert
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Or residual heat off the LUMIX sensor?  The North coast seems pretty dark judging from that map, but then it's pretty flat so Norwich, perhaps KL and even Boston lights may show on the horizon.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23rd, 2017 10:10 |
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Eric
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Robert wrote:Or residual heat off the LUMIX sensor? It's not that flat in North Norfolk! Having trained for London Mararhon (1984) I can attest to some gradients. Jan used to drive me out 20miles every Sunday and drop me off. Then she would park up with refreshments every 5 miles on route home....I would grab a drink, drop cup, she'd pick it up and drive on to next stop. Took wrong turn one day and got home before she did....she was not amused being left on country roadside for more than an hour....and I was desperate for a drink! It was a frosty atmosphere in the household that evening. Heres hoping you have got dry feet today Robert.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23rd, 2017 10:28 |
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Robert
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Eric wrote:Heres hoping you have got dry feet today Robert. Yes, lovely day here today, bit windy and a little showery but nothing to get excited about. It rained a bit yesterday. Created a bit of chaos, have to drive to Lancaster tomorrow so I will probably see some of the aftermath. The A590 and the M6 were closed several times yesterday and overnight due to flooding and accidents. Speaking to a lorry driver buddy who was on the M6 yesterday, a BMW driver flew past his truck and maybe thinking he could walk on water, hit a flooded patch, aquaplaned and proceed to spin into the central reservation, resulting in my mate having to wait two and a half hours for the resulting mess to be cleared before he could deliver his load of stone. Modern cars are too insular, way too smooth and comfortable, drivers seem to think they are invincible. Then, suddenly the laws of physics take over, Bang!
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23rd, 2017 10:42 |
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Eric
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Robert wrote:Eric wrote: It was this image caption that prompted the comment... Attachment: 73BB0DEC-307F-4D92-BFC3-5C9EA641577B.jpeg (Downloaded 8 times)
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