Doug Bickley

Amateur astronomer, scientist, model maker. Bit of a multipotentialite. (Views are my own)

[DWARFLAB @dwarf_lab33747]

🎉 DWARF 3 giveaway! 🔭 Win a DWARF 3 by following @dwarf_lab33747, comment on what you would capture with DWARF 3, and retweet it. Event runs May 24-30. Winner announced June 1st. DWARFLAB reserves interpretation rights of the event. #dwarflab #dwarf3 #SmartTelescope #giveaway

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

@dwarf_lab33747 I've been imaging Messier objects with the D2, ticking off those I'd seen visually. With the D3 I'd do the more difficult objects and retake the ones I'd had less success with. DwarfLab makes this so easy - thank you Team!!

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

@dwarf_lab33747 Can't wait until 30th!
Fingers are poised ready to order, and I'm hoping that stocks will allow rapid shipping.

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

@LloydsBankBiz @GrzegorzTruchel Yes, so I'm assuming that next month you will release White in Business? Has the country gone completely mad, I'm sure that many other groups need support.
Of course I'm expecting that you will reply that Lloyds and Channel 4 are right.

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

Should be a great evening, looking forward to it. I've "bought" my ticket.

[Cath Adams @CathAdams1973]

Wolverhampton Astronomical Society has a free public lecture next week.
Monday 6th March at 7:30pm
This event is open to all but you need to register for a ticket via Eventbrite.
This is an in person lecture, not on Zoom.

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

@OVOEnergy My father aged 97 has received a letter saying you are increasing his DD to £550!!
No calculation & you can't use old data because he's a new customer with you.
Please check records I telephoned and agreed that the lower sum would remain to be reviewed in 3 months time

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

@CathAdams1973 @JFRitte @Joeynoble @wolvasuk Always the way 📷👜but a fun night. I've still got 200 photos to go through 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[Cath Adams @CathAdams1973]

@popastro I believe I may have caught a Perseid last night using @NightCapApp on my iPhone

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

@CathAdams1973 @wolvasuk @Joeynoble @NightCapApp Brilliant work Cath a really good shot.
Still can't believe it was T shirt weather at midnight!!

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

@Joeynoble @CathAdams1973 @JFRitte @wolvasuk Amazing picture of a rising Moon through the trees by Jo, a real magazine shot. Must get one of those big lenses!!

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

Good night, nice to catch up with everyone. 15 or so of us saw over 20 of those pesky Perseids, usually the cameras were pointing the other way but I caught one in Ursa Major, really pleased 👍☄️😎. @CathAdams1973, @JFRitte, @wolvasuk, @BBCStargazing , @ScWhitehouse
Fun night!

[Cath Adams @CathAdams1973]

@Joeynoble @doug9559 @JFRitte @wolvasuk It was a fantastic evening, so good to see you and everyone else. That fireball was beautiful, why weren’t our cameras pointing that way! Xx

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

@eon_next I've signed up for a further year with you. How do I get an in home display, never had one when you installed the smart meter. Thanks.

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

Lovely sunny morning in Perton, well between the clouds anyway @wolvasuk @StaffsLibraries #PertonLibrary @GoStargazing @ResidentsPerton (taken with Canon 800D, 300mm lens, Solar film filter)

[Staffordshire Libraries @StaffsLibraries]

We have a packed Science Fair at #PertonLibrary on Sat 19 March 10-3. Bring the kids & enjoy @thinktankmuseum @MedicMavericks @ZooLabUK @philjemmett #wastesavvystaffs @ForestofMercia @wolvasuk @Natures_Voice @StaffsPolice #STEM @millenniumpoint #BritishScienceWeek @TheRealBuzz

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

Another fascinating talk at our regular PLAG meeting. Pop along if you're in the area, we're a friendly bunch, and beginners very welcome

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

Another fascinating talk at our regular PLAG meeting. Pop along if you're in the area, we're a friendly bunch, and beginners very welcome

[Staffordshire Libraries @StaffsLibraries]

A talk about the constellations Andromeda & Cassiopeia at tonight’s #PertonLibrary Astronomy Group @wolvasuk @doug9559 @GoStargazing @skyatnightmag

[ARCHIVED - NASA Voyager @NASAVoyager]

What a sight.✨ 32 years ago, I powered off my cameras forever. Minutes before, I imaged this pale blue dot; my former home.

Details on the iconic 1990 photo, which was reprocessed for the 30th anniversary: https://t.co/I7gRJTu2nw

[Wolves Astro Society @wolvasuk]

Here is the Sky Guide for February 2022 produced by Society Treasurer Doug Bickley.
There are lots of things going on this February including the Orion Star Count which everyone can take part in.

[Doug Bickley @doug9559]

Another frosty but colourful morning