Stargazing

tek-monkey

wanna see my snake?
If you drive over to the Norbury Estate you get very clear views of the night stars as there no street lights or any lighting come to that

Bridgeford to Woodseaves Road, left turn for Gnosall, then right turn onto the estate where the cows used to be

I worked on a ship once, they cut all the outdoor lights one night for me to look at the stars, it was incredible.
 

Gramaisc

Forum O. G.
On the ISS in a Star Trek mode...

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stoofer34

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August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862. The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The thin crescent moon will be no match for the bright Perseids this year so be prepared for a great show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

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Laurie61

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August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862. The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The thin crescent moon will be no match for the bright Perseids this year so be prepared for a great show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

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Caught a nice bright Perseid last night which left an ionisation trail.
Single frame -

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Link to short gif -

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/250171-bright-perseid-with-trail/
 

tek-monkey

wanna see my snake?
Wednesday night was very good for them where I was (mid Wales), saw lots. As it coincides with my birthday I'm usually there to watch :)
 

stoofer34

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Clear skies this evening will allow you to see the International Space Station pass over the UK at 6.28pm


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