Messier Marathon

It does close, Michael the only drawback, there are small entrances, cars would be parked on the road, i plan to use binos, so not a problem, scopes a little different. I must take a trek up to Lough Tay to have a look.

Hi Michael and Paul.
I thought it would have been a good idea to bring our scopes.
I would be on for that if it is possible.

By the way, I would like to observe Venus.

Clear skies,

Aubrey.

Thanks Paul,

I could bring my dob. That's portable enough for this.

Michael.

I took a trip down to lough Tay this afternoon, it looks a good site, there is a second site about 500 metres further down the road that looks better, there is a similar size car park, but a side road going up to a walkway and it is further back from the trees with a better chance to see the east.
www.google.ie/maps/@53.1140937,-6.263450...?hl=en-GB&authuser=0
I'm going to post a meeting on Meetup and see what comes of it.

Paul

We're aiming for Friday March 24th, weather permitting, Saturday 25th otherwise. I plan to be there by 18.00, sunset is 18.45.
Fingers crossed for the weather.

Check out this site.
www.robhawley.net/mm/

Paul

Hi Paul.
Friday 24th is good for me.
I am checking road maps for the R759.
I know it runs through Sally Gap.
We might have a peek at Venus and Mercury soon after sunset seeing that you are considering a 6 o'clock start.
Is there a good low western horizon?

Clear skies,
Aubrey.