The night sky in the UK

Sausageman (Mike Boggan) · #1 02-05-2011, 07:08 PM

WOW, it's been a very long time since I posted anything.
Just got back from a trip to the UK for my sister's funeral.
I looked up in the evenings and was totally lost. I was staying in the city of Doncaster though, and the street lights were horrendous.
Eventually I found the pole star and the big dipper, but that was it. They really have nothing to look at, compared to us, I'm really glad I live here.

Flying has changed a lot since my last trip, Brisbane to Dubai non stop, that's 10,000Km, 14.5 hours, a scary thought as most of it is miles from land. Even worse for a smoker. LOL.

Mike.

h0ughy (David) · #2 02-05-2011, 08:30 PM

long time no hear. Sorry to hear of the loss of your sister.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #3 02-05-2011, 08:43 PM

Yes, sorry to hear about your sister.
I hope you and your family are coping ok.

astroron (Ron) · #4 02-05-2011, 10:47 PM

Long time no see

Glad to have you back Mike

Cheers

Sausageman (Mike Boggan) · #5 03-05-2011, 06:01 AM

Thanks everyone,
It has been a traumatic couple of years for me.
loosing family and friends then my job.
But I am back on top of it all again.

Mike.

iceman (Mike) · #6 03-05-2011, 06:02 AM

Hey Mike, nice to hear from you!

Come down to IISAC2011?

Sausageman (Mike Boggan) · #7 03-05-2011, 06:18 AM

Not sure if I can make it yet Mike.
Will be starting a new job shortly.
It's good to be back though, I have been neglecting everything for a while even the observatory.