The Night Sky a talk by Peter Simms

At this weeks meeting we had a Peter Simms in to talk to us about his photography
he showed us a good selection of his work which included some brilliant night time pictures, which he takes using his telescopes. in all it was a very interesting and informative talk.

if any members are interested in taking a look at the night sky through petes telescopes he would be quiet happy for you to visit. his contact details are as follows :
Pete & Wendy
01787 310043

07866645208

stardust.pete@virgin.net

Here are some of Peters pictures found on the sky at night magazine website

And here are more examples of night sky photography from the Astronomy photographer of the year group on flickr

Glass and light

A Practical evening

Monday 8th Feb

We all brought along our cameras and equipment and also some glass objects and some lights and experimented with different set ups, i am still awaiting some photos from this night. I dont have any myself as i didnt bring along my camera, i saw that quiet a few members had taken some good pictures here, so dont be shy please post your pictures to me for display i would love to see them .

UPDATE
Thanks to Helen Armstrong for sending in some of her photos from this weeks practical night

Reflections by Helen Armstrong

Plasma By Helen Armstrong