IYA 2009 Events

Galloway Star Camp

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 20:15 | Written by Geoff |

1st Galloway Star Camp - 11th to 15th November 2009

In associatian with

Galloway Astronomy Center

You are invited to join us for 5 nights observing at Drumroamin Farm Camping & Caravan Site.

The site covers 5 acres with 20 caravan / tent pitches with electric hook up and a further 20
caravan / tent pitches without electric hook up.

The site has excellent facilities with a modern, spacious, heated shower block - the showers are
free of charge. Only the washing machine and dryer are on coin meters. There is also an indoor
playroom with pool table. A knockout tournament will be held.

Whatever your interest in the night sky you will find this a perfect place for all forms of visual and
imaging astronomy. The location close to Wigtown Bay not only has wonderful dark skies, but
has uninterrupted views in all directions.

There is plenty of space to have your equipment next to your pitch or in the nearby play area.

Rates
We have special rates for the 5 nights of the event:

Adults £4 per night
Children under 16 years £1 per night
Pitch with electric hook up £2 per night extra

You can stay longer at the site - any extra days are at the standard rates which can be found on the Drumroamin Farm
website. Click HERE

A map of the site location can be seen HERE

Contacts
To book a pitch contact Lesley or Ralph Shell at Drumroamin Farm - 01988 840613 (mobile - 07752 471456)
For enquiries about the event contact Steve Foy - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mike Alexander - 01988 500594

Food
The Kirkinner Inn - the nearest pub some 3 miles away will lay on a free minibus to and from the campsite during the
event. They will provide a full breakfast in the morning and a meal at night.
There is a General Store in Kirkinner

Other Events
Full details are now available of the Wigtownshire Astronomical Society AstroDay on 14th November at the Wigtown
County Building .

The Speakers are:
Prof. Ian Morison (Jodrell Bank) - “ Choosing and Buying a Telescope”
Dr Lindsay Fletcher (University of Glasgow) - “Sunspots what makes them and where have they gone”
Dr Martin Hendry (University of Glasgow) - “Galileo’s Universe”
Stuart Lynn - “Astroimaging”

Edinburgh Star Lab (mobile planetarium).
Trade Stands

Things to See and Do in Galloway
The history of the south west coast stretches back 6000 years. Stone Circles, Iron Age Forts, early
Christian chapels and tower houses are to be found throughout the region and almost all are free to visit.

Whatever your interests there is something for everyone in this lovely corner of Scotland. Click on links
below:

* Bladnoch Whisky Distillery - the southern most distillery in Scotland
* Fishing
* Cycling (cycles can be hired locally) - try the 7 stanes for extreme mountain biking.
* Walking
* Bird Watching (Wigtown Bay is the winter home of many species of geese)
* Early Christian History (St Ninian's Cave / Chapel)
* Archaeology (Drumtroddan Stones, Torhouse Stone Circle, Whithorn Story)
* Books (Wigtown - Scotland's Book Town)
* Galloway Astronomy Centre - see our obsevatory and telescopes

We look forward to welcoming you to this event.

Thanks to our sponsors for the Starcamp:

Kirkinner Inn
Penkiln Sawmill

Please call back soon for updates.

Astronomica
We are pleased to announce that Astronomica will be on site for Friday, 13th and Saturday, 14th Nov.
Visit their website for a great range of telescopes and accessories.

Richard Davis is offering to bring eyepieces, etc for you to try in your own telescope.
Please contact him before the star camp to discuss your requirements. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dunfermline Astronomical Society

IYA 2009 Events

Galloway Star Camp

Galloway Astronomy Center

Solar Observing Day Dunfermline High School

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