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Posted: Thu Oct 5th, 2017 14:46

Joined:	Mon Apr 2nd, 2012
Location:	South Lakeland, UK
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According to the forecast there will be a completely clear night tonight, close to full Moon too. I am planning to photograph a small square disused lighthouse not too far away. I did a reccy a couple of weeks ago, the tide will be full at about 11pm, I may have to wait until 1 or 2am for the tide to ebb enough to get to my preferred position. That should also mean minimum disruption from passing cars, the lighthouse is close to a local road so there will no doubt be passing cars.

My intention is to position myself to the South and with Polaris just above the top of the lighthouse so the star trails describe a circle around the top of lighthouse.

I have an app on my iPhone which shows where the stars would be visible were it dark. The app suggested to get Polaris where I want it I need to position the camera right next to a large pool, I just hope it's right and in fact I don't have to be IN the pool!

Have my wellies ready! Watch this space.

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Robert.