This year I was at home and able to go and sit my garden and look at the skies in wonder. The cloud cover during the day was less than promising, grey and overcast... I wasn't holding up much hope for seeing much of nature's firework display.
However, whilst walking home last yesterday clearing skies, re-engaged my hope of see some meteors.
So at about 10:30pm I ventured into the garden in slippers and shorts...yes in hindsight probably not a wise choice.
Between 10:30 and 11pm I saw only a few faint meteors. One of the main problems for star gazing in the Medway towns is the light pollution.
But slowly as time passed, there was more noticeable meteors, travelling at a great speed across the skies night. It was all pretty magical. Probably counted over 15 meteors that I was sure of over the in hour and quarter I was outside.
But slowly as time passed, there was more noticeable meteors, travelling at a great speed across the skies night. It was all pretty magical. Probably counted over 15 meteors that I was sure of over the in hour and quarter I was outside.
However, due to the poor choice of clothing and a stiffening neck, I was forced retreat back to the house. As I got the patio door I noticed an object too bright to be a star, therefore it was most likely to been a planet, from a bit of research it transpired the object was most probably the largest planet in out solar system, Jupiter.
Overall a successful night watching the night's sky.
In other news I have started a Photobox gallery selling my photography work... link is www.photoboxgallery.com/huntphotography. There is a cracking star trail photography for sale on it.
Also on Monday I will be the photographer for my uncle's wedding, which will hopefully be a valuable and useful experience.
Until next time.
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