The Liverpool Astronomical Society

You should be able to pick one up at the Observatory any Wednesday evening.

'The Liverpool Astronomical Society'
As long as it is within the  definition of the society.
There are plenty of other forums and websites that cover the said subjects.
Respect from Dave G.

It would be appreciated if all posters could remember that this is an astronomical website and does not cater for the study of  ufos, astrology and the paranormal. We hope that no offence is taken by this notice.

Thanks for the heads up on that Brian.

  Lets all pop over to Florida then.

Hi Brian, I agree with you. the quality of the video feed is brilliant.
Here is a list of tomorrow's activities.

Friday 21 March 2008
0h48m   STS-123    Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-123): TRAD DTO BEGINS (TRAD: Tile Repair Ablator Dispenser, DTO: Detailed Test Objective)
4h58m   STS-123    Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-123): EVA #4 ENDS (EVA: Extravehicular Activity)
6h23m   STS-123    Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-123): SSRMS WALKOFF FROM HARMONY TO MBS (SSRMS: Canadarm 2 ISS Robotic Arm, MBS: Mobile Base System)

Hallo Oonagh, I have recently received a list, from the Society for Popular Astronomy, reporting fireballs observed during the February period that you observed yours.
I am wondering if the one that you observed is on the following list. In particular 08/02/12-13 at 22:15-22:35 UT, Mag -7/-9?; 6 reports over England & N Wales.

08/02/11-12 ~20:55 -8/-12; 19 reports UK, Channel Islands & Netherlands
08/02/11-12  21:45-21:50 Very bright Kent
08/02/11-12  22:45 +/- 15m -7/-9?; 4 reports SE England
08/02/11-12 ~23:00     Very bright Lincolnshire
08/02/12-13 ~22:15-22:35 -7/-9?; 6 reports England & N Wales
08/02/14-15 ~22:15    -5/-7  Manchester
08/02/19-20 ~23:00     Bright  Yorkshire

There website can be found at:  http://popastro.c.topica.com/maakhOxabFni3bfnFWwb/

Well done and keep looking up. 

The Society will be holding a Public Star Party at Wirral Country Park this Saturday evening. Free entrance. Click below for further details.
http://www.liverpoolas.org/content/view/13/37/

Hi Ian, I have a few images taken through the 12" and will do my best  to get them on the site asap. In the meanwhile try and get up to Pex Hill, Leighton Observatory and get to know the gang. You don't need a scope just the enthusiasm.
Regards from Dave Galvin.

Sounds like a good idea although I, and others, prefer the Met Office for accuracy. Perhaps we could have links for both. 

Some of us have a go at processing those images that we took when it was clear.......a long time ago......way back when.....

A quick hallo to you all from Lanzarote. I have been watching the Hubble pass over on the last couple of nights and can't stop looking at Jupiter high in the sky for a change. it is sitting in Scorpius at the moment and looks great with the milkway pass through it and Scutum.
Watched the close aproach of the moon to venus on monday 18th but no occultation. Very easy to see venus in broad daylight against a transparent blue sky.
See you all at the obs on wednesday and I will catch up with our newcomers. Cheers Brendan for looking after the forum. Best wishes from dave G.

Glad that you enjoyed yourself Alexander. it is always a little daunting when you first attend a scientific group. 
Once the ice is broken then that is it, you are on your way. Thanks for the good report and I hope that it will encourage others to make 'first contact' with us. You can see how keen they are by the fact that they turn up despite the rain and daylight. I hope to meet up with you soon. I am off to Lanzerote for a week this Sunday so I will try and moniter the website over there. I have put some new International Space Station images in the gallery and an article on the front page.
If you have any ideas as to content that you would like to be considered then please let me know and I will do my best to get it on.
Don't forget to check out the old website, link at top right of the pages, as this will show you what we had on originally and also that the links all work. .

 Hi Paul, I have just be informed that I am at an award presentation for my son this coming Wednesday and will not be able to get up to the observatory. You will made welcome by the group if you still wish to go there. They are a friendly down to earth gang and will be able to answer all your questions about life, the universe and everything. 
With regards to your telescope, there is a review on page 75 in the June issue of Astronomy Now (available at all good news shops)  which gives it a good report. The price, >£I000, I believe, is with a mount (stand). The eyepiece that you mentioned is priced in the region of £50.
These prices are for brand new and in perfect condition.
See http://www.greenwich-observatory.co.uk/acatalog/2__Eyepieces.html
for an example.

Okay Paul, I will be up there around 20:30. If you arrive earlier then me then just ask for the Director, Geof Regan, and he will look at it for you or he will get someone who knows about these things. to check it out.