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Stargazing in Oldcroft in Gloucestershire
Stargazing report of a 5-hour session under Bortle Class 4 skies in the hamlet of Oldcroft in Gloucestershire with a Takahashi FC-100 telescope. Click to read more
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The Cwmdu Marathon Part One at Spring Astro Camp 2023 Report
Report of my attempt to complete the Cwmdu Bannau Brycheiniog Marathon at Astro Camp in April 2023. 42 Targets including showpieces and astrophysically interesting DSOs. Click to read more
An Unexpected Night of Stargazing at AstroCamp
After some monsoon-like rain in the hours before dark, the dedicated were rewarded with one of the clearest nights seen at AstroCamp. A night for DSOs. Click to read more
Observing all Open Clusters in Cassiopeia brighter than Mag 12 Part 1
Part one of my observing report where I attempted to view all the open clusters in Cassiopeia brighter than mag +12 based on Sky Safari 5 Pro data of which there are 44. Click to read more
Stargazing atop Red Dune on Benguerra Island
Observing report of an evening stargazing session atop Red Dune on Benguerra Island in Mozambique, which saw me have an observing buddy and took in a wide variety of DSOs including Eta Carinae, the Lagoon Nebula, Whirlpool Galaxy and Ring Nebula. Click to read more
Exploring Argo Navis on Benguerra Island
Observing report of my first stargazing session on Benguerra Island exploring the ancient and now defunct constellation, Argo Navis, home to spectacular DSOs including Eta Carinae and the Southern Beehive. Click to read more
A night of Astronomy in Stone in Oxney in Kent
The Lookers Legacy provided a wonderful, cosy venue to explore the Kent countryside, the booming wine makers and eat some superb food, while delivering a memorable night of astronomy at a remarkably dark sight considering proximity to London. Click to read more
Stargazing in Mozambique
Excellent hospitality, beautiful scenery and dark skies combine to make Benguerra Island in Mozambique a wonderful destination for a relaxing holiday that includes some memorable stargazing. Click to read more
Observing in Africa’s First International Dark Sky Reserve – Night Three
Third night of my dark sky adventure at Namibia’s Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. Click to read more
Stargazing under fantastically dark Namibian Skies – Night Two
From Dusk till Dawn and a comic search for Comet ISON Click to read more