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Help viewing round belfast
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4 years 3 months ago #109198
by Raymond K
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Hi folks
Just signed up, bought myself a celestron astromaster 130 eq at the start of lockdown and it's been immense, particularly back when cloud cover was nil.
I'm trying to get a look at the comet, and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for in or around Belfast, I'm in the east, and thinking towards hightown may be decent. Obviously cloud cover is mostly high next few days but if get a gap want to be able to just go and try to see it.
All ideas welcome!
Cheers
Raymond
Just signed up, bought myself a celestron astromaster 130 eq at the start of lockdown and it's been immense, particularly back when cloud cover was nil.
I'm trying to get a look at the comet, and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for in or around Belfast, I'm in the east, and thinking towards hightown may be decent. Obviously cloud cover is mostly high next few days but if get a gap want to be able to just go and try to see it.
All ideas welcome!
Cheers
Raymond
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4 years 3 months ago #109200
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Very welcome Raymond,
As I'm based in Dublin I can't offer any suggestions, but I'm sure someone will. Best of luck with the comet, and clear skies,
Darren.
As I'm based in Dublin I can't offer any suggestions, but I'm sure someone will. Best of luck with the comet, and clear skies,
Darren.
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4 years 3 months ago #109205
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Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better programs, and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning.
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Replied by lunartic_old on topic Help viewing round belfast
Try the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy society.
eaas.co.uk
eaas.co.uk
Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better programs, and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning.
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4 years 3 months ago #109206
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Replied by Paul Evans on topic Help viewing round belfast
Hi Raymond and welcome to a wonderful hobby!
I'm up in Larne myself so have easy access to the Antrim Coast which has a good number of dark sites. I particularly like the Ballygally Bear on the Coast Road as it has an excellent view to the North that looks right between NI and Scotland.
From your location you could head out east to one of the beaches looking across Belfast Lough - some lights from Carrickfergus etc though nothing like Belfast itself. Or as you suggest up Divis Mountain.
The good news is the Comet is bright enough that some light pollution doesn't kill it. You may get better views in binoculars than in your scope just because it's so big!
You may also want to consider joining your local club, The Irish Astronomical Association irishastro.org/
Of course we're in lockdown at the moment, but in the normal course of events we have a full lecture programme at Queens' University, Belfast, observing nights at Delamont Country Park, a lively outreach programme, a quarterly magazine and over 220 members with a full range of knowledge that you can tap into.
Good Luck and Clear Skies!
I'm up in Larne myself so have easy access to the Antrim Coast which has a good number of dark sites. I particularly like the Ballygally Bear on the Coast Road as it has an excellent view to the North that looks right between NI and Scotland.
From your location you could head out east to one of the beaches looking across Belfast Lough - some lights from Carrickfergus etc though nothing like Belfast itself. Or as you suggest up Divis Mountain.
The good news is the Comet is bright enough that some light pollution doesn't kill it. You may get better views in binoculars than in your scope just because it's so big!
You may also want to consider joining your local club, The Irish Astronomical Association irishastro.org/
Of course we're in lockdown at the moment, but in the normal course of events we have a full lecture programme at Queens' University, Belfast, observing nights at Delamont Country Park, a lively outreach programme, a quarterly magazine and over 220 members with a full range of knowledge that you can tap into.
Good Luck and Clear Skies!
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4 years 3 months ago #109207
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Hi Raymond
If you are in East Belfast, then the closest place would be somewhere along the North Down coast, Seapark or Cultra maybe
Failing that, you could head for the Antrim coast road, there are a few dark spots beyond the Ballygally Castle hotel
Or, head for the north coast for the best view, Dunluce Castle, Ballintoy, Dunseverick or the car park at the Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge
Good luck
If you are in East Belfast, then the closest place would be somewhere along the North Down coast, Seapark or Cultra maybe
Failing that, you could head for the Antrim coast road, there are a few dark spots beyond the Ballygally Castle hotel
Or, head for the north coast for the best view, Dunluce Castle, Ballintoy, Dunseverick or the car park at the Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge
Good luck
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