Orion Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Do any of the members have short trips to the canary islands (jan - mar) to observe/image the skies from well established dark sites in the mountains? Observing at night and chilling in the shade in the daytime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 No, but it sounds appealing, especially if someone else has to carry all the kit through the airports Damian Peach the planetary imager often goes all over the world with his kit and he uses a 11-14" scopes. That is dedication, but then that is why he gets some of the best images. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 i have never tried this as most of the airlines hand luggage allowances are too small and i would not trust my scope to the baggage handlers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Are you planning La Palma, or one of the other 4'main islands' ? Edited January 15, 2014 by Bino-viewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hi Derek, Here is a taster of what you could do out there just with a pair of binoculars... http://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/6159-bin-to-heaven-and-back/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 I don't have any plans. But I've heard of some trips by some groups to e.g. tenerife which seems popular. I had meant with limited kit, small stuff; e.g. camera on piggyback platforms, without platforms but just on tripod; web cams with small portable scopes. Also, I wondered if anyone knew what the possibility was of visiting an observatory and view someone imaging (if it's allowed thro public visits or by someone knowing anyone that worked there - by private arrangements). The idea of some observing sessions followed by sitting in the sun or bar and sharing a meal/tapas with a lively astro bunch appealed to me. There could already be some amateur astronomers like us with kit, living there who might be prepared to let us visit etc. Just a thought. I'll check the link on bins. Might make a nice change from the freezing cold observing sessions here at this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Just read your report Peter. It sounds amazing. I'd go. I assume EMS members know of that observatory B&B place in portamao, portugal. Anyone fancy that too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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