Not much to add to that John, it was a great site that Ben discovered, lovely views to the north, east and south, the west wasn't too bad, just a few trees. It lies by the side of the road, though there were only three cars that passed us by, I would like to go back sometime later in the year, as I can imagine the Milky Way arching high overhead and diving south into Sagittarius would be stunning. It would be a great location for winter too, if it weren't for the roads, being that high up you are guaranteed ice on the surface, and I for one, would not like to be travelling back down that hill on any icy road, it was bad enough trying to avoid the cat that sat on the side of the road and watched us pass by. I guess we could always book into the Glenmalure Lodge for the night.
I haven't reviewed my images yet, like Al I believe that it is a case of three hundred images and one useful. The meteor that I managed to capture was a sporadic, it fizzed towards the eastern horizon, passing into Scorpius, with Saturn close by, it was a star trail image of Saturn rising that I was attempting at the time.
As regards the Lyrids, I only managed to see one really exceptional meteor, it shot overhead in the direction of Leo, there were one or two minor examples, the seeing was a contributing factor.
It was great craic with the lads, there were deep philosophical discussions such as Father Ted, The Simpsons and Spitting Image.
It was just great to be out in such good company and I look forward to doing ti again.
Thanks guys.
Paul
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