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green_twitch

  1. What a start to the year. Been really busy thanks to Stargazing Live. Haven't had time for tweeting.
  2. Playing with the new TV. It has internet access including Twitter but I can't work out how to type with the remote control
  3. Sky has cleared and the Milky Way is easy to see. Jupiter dominates the scene.
  4. Lovely Moon tonight even though the sky transparency is not great.
  5. Discovered the range of my R80 the hard way. Now the proud owner of an emergency petrol can.
  6. Green Witch North official opening November 5th - come along and help us celebrate
  7. Bumper apple crop from our small tree. Chutney plus apple and ginger jam production in full swing
  8. Birdwatching Fair at Rutland Water yesterday. Lovely sunny day, lots to see, old friends to meet. Best place to see all the latest binos etc
  9. William Optics GT81s are all sold - limited edition very popular - alternative is Zenithstar 80 - excellent for wide field astrophography
  10. TeleVue Delos eyepieces have just arrived - first batch just about sold out but more will be here soon
  11. Great weekend in the Peak District with the DofE. Got thoroughly soaked twice but otherwise the weather excellent. All 85 kids got home safe
  12. Checking out the tent ready dor a Duke of Edinburgh weekend in the Peak District. Tent takes 2 mins to pitch & 10 to get back in the bag
  13. First swifts have just arrived. Hoping they'll use our new nest box.
  14. What a beautiful Moon; big and bright, bathing the garden in silver light.
  15. Heard a bittern booming at Fen Drayton Lakes last night. Star party was clouded out but it was worth turning out for the bittern
  16. Brian's flag is the right way up on one side and upside down on the other
  17. Watching Brian Cox build a sand castle - his union flag is upside down
  18. Caught the end of Brian Cox's programme last night. Bit disappointed - must watch the rest and see if I got the wrong impression
  19. Space Station and Shuttle Discovery just flown by. Discovery's last mission before retiring. Have a safe journey home
  20. Returned from 2 great days at Astrofest with very sore feet. We still have some show offers available - call us for details 01767 677025