dawson Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Does anyone have any tips of areas which are open to the public and safe with less light pollution than in my back garden for night time observing? I don't want to go anywhere where I'll get mugged, arrested or propositioned. I'm based in West Bridgford so south of the city would suit me better. Thanks for any advice. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 We have a dark site at Sawley, which is just down the end of the A453, it isn't too dark, but it's way better than a back yard. You would be very welcome to come over one night and join us. The other site is at Belper, which is a bit of a trek, but that is dark, with the Milky Way being easily visible when the seeing is good. This has the benefit of having a Cricket pavilion we can use, providing warmth and shelter. It's worth the trip to Belper, as these tend to be longer sessions than Sawley, which has no facilities. Keep an eye on the EMS meets section which is in the information and announcements section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Belper is the place to go as it's unlocked, all you need to be is a member of the darksite members group. Sawley is behind gates and you have to be accompanied by a key holder, thats why it's not used much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm up for a meeting at Sawley any weekend the weather's clear - send me a pm whenever you're up for a Sat (or sometimes Sunday meet) and I'll get hold of a key and announce a meeting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hoping for decent weather at least one night of the bank holiday weekend for a potential together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 That sounds like a plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steve Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Agreed - could do with a Sawley trip to shake everything out before Kelling Heath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnC Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Sounds great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 That sounds like a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Well I'll come along too, but I need a lot of help and advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnC Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 No problem with that James. look forward to meeting you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 It will be nice to meet you there James - we have a meeting announced for the bank hol w/e - not sure which day yet we'll see what the weathers doing nearer the time (and which is the most favoured night). Pop your name down in the "Meets" thread in Announcements section and state a preferred day and keep an eye on it Fri/Sat to check what's happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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