cosmic dave Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Just thought I would start a new thread so we can discuss the pro's and cons of the proposed new elac darksite nr Wainfleet. Who wants to kick this thread off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Is this for ems or elac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Is this for ems or elac? Either really, it would be a elac darksite but all ems members are very welcome to come along and use it. We are all ems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Pro's and Con's of the Wainfleet site' Pro Easy access Clear horizons Very dark (yet to be tested!) Parking Cons Isolated No shelter No toilets Pot holed access road (but what road isn't!) Best wait to see how dark it is when Mark gives it a 'first light' test? (maybe Tuesday as it looks clear?) Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Couldn't the pub act as the site shelter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 My sister lives in Wainfleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 My sister lives in Wainfleet. You will have to pop over for an evening when we get it sorted Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I will do but haven't spoken to my sister in years, have fallen out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 The way i see it the new site is only missing toilets. We never had any shelter at Gib Point. There is a pub just up the road for the bad nights. It all depends how dark it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I can't imagine it being too light... The south and east should be very good though from what we saw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 No good asking Mick's sister if we can use her loo then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 LOL I don't think so Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Have a look at the Avex dark sky map, it looks real good down Sea Lane. http://www.avex-asso.org/dossiers/wordpress/?page_id=127 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbz2 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Have a look at the Avex dark sky map, it looks real good down Sea Lane. http://www.avex-asso.org/dossiers/wordpress/?page_id=127 Does look very hopeful! That's also a great map I wish I had before, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Certainly does look good on the map. quite excited about this site! Hope Mark gets a chance to test it this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MakkaPakka1 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Might go down myself on Tuesday if the weather is clear. It certainly looks hopeful. Just had new track rods on the car so I'll be careful on Sea Road though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest @ndyC Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I thought the new site looked really promising with hopefully little interruptions from boy racers etc. I do like Gib point for the facility's especially if we are to be open to all genders and family's,but the new site will no doubt be a better dark site for astronomy. If we mixed the meet dates between the two sites, hopefully we could strike a balance that allows us to enjoy the best of both sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 That seems a good compremise Andy, split the 2 sites like Belper and Wymeswold! Although is the new site is 'really' dark there may be a problem?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I thought the new site looked really promising with hopefully little interruptions from boy racers etc. I do like Gib point for the facility's especially if we are to be open to all genders and family's,but the new site will no doubt be a better dark site for astronomy. If we mixed the meet dates between the two sites, hopefully we could strike a balance that allows us to enjoy the best of both sites. That does seem to be a good idea. So the main meetings for introductions of new members and such like could still be held at Gib Point. Folks are then given the option of using the new dark site. We just need to be careful that we do not end up splitting the group as some may prefer one site to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfruit Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Having checked the always reliable forcast i am thinking of going to the Wainfleet dark site tomorrow (Tuesday 16/04) and will be looking to arrive about 8 pm so i can set up in daylight. If it stays clear i may well hang on there until after 1am to get the Moon out of the way and get a better idea of how dark the site is with no Moon. If anyone wishes to join me your company would be most welcome. I will post to confirm tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Justinshaw Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I might come up, will have to see. I like Gib Point because of how close to home it is for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 I'm looking after the kids tomorrow night Mark very interested on how you get on tho. I have been told its used by others for night time sports if you know what I mean. If this site is taken on I might be worth getting a banner to put up by the road warning people we are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Whatever do you mean Dave?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Lol you've got the idea Ron.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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