Carnfunnock this Sat. night 21st April

[pook]

Hi Everyone,
Please see Terry's note below re the Observing night at Carnfunnock, just outside Larne, on the way to Glenarm.

'IAA Astronomy/Telescope Evening, Carnfunnock, 21 April. The IAA continues its series of telescope talks & observing evenings at Carnfunnock Country Park, Drains Bay, Larne (on the main coast road North from Larne), starting at 8 p.m. Talks, demos, Derek Heatly's 'Ulsternaut' presentations, & of course observing if clear. All welcome. Free admission for IAA members bringing telescopes or tripod-mounted binocs.'

Clear skies
Pook

[Paul Evans]

Being local to the area (Larne), I think it's worth reporting at this stage that the weather is not as bad as the Met Office forecast says - no rain and indeed the Sun is fighting its way through bit by bit, so it's possible that a bit of observing may be on the cards!

Clear skies,

Paul.

[Paul Evans]

Unfortunately the weather didn't clear, though I did catch a glimpse of Venus as I left Carnfunnock, but it was just a small gap in the clouds!

However, Jude and myself thoroughly enjoyed both talks - it was marvellous to hear Derek Heatly recount his experience of his journey into near space and his forthcoming sub-orbital flight while Andy McCrea was as entertaining and informative as usual.

And all perfectly organised - apart from the weather! - so thanks are due to the Council for putting that together.

Clear skies,

Paul.

[jonathan]

Sounds like you had a good night paul as always the weather didn't clear sorry i missed the meeting as i had other commitments.