Monthly Archives: March 2011

Best scopes for this type of photography are Skywatcher Skyliners 8″ 10″ or 12″ Depending on your budget Your Dslr will need a Canon/Nikon etc T-ring and generic T-Adaptor You will also need a 2x Mag Barlow lens Revelation ED … Continue reading →

Here is some info on upper air routes over UK, also flightradar24.com to obtain aircraft registrations EG_ENR_6_3_2_2_en.pdf EG_ENR_6_3_2_1_en.pdf http://www.flightradar24.com

I found these articles most helpful in predicting best weather conditions for contrail spotting http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=555 http://www.ukweatherforecast.co.uk/jetstream-forecast/?variable=jet (jetstream forecast) http://chptools.decc.gov.uk/developmentmap/ (UK heatmap) http://www.forecast.co.uk/pressure/ Checklist I usually go by 1. Clear Blue Sky (No Cirrus) 2. High Pressure (1010mb or above) 3. Winds that … Continue reading →

Hi there For a fan to blow air up the tube you will need Uniross power adaptor 3v-12v Universal Car Adaptor (for trips out) Outdoor 12v cable (Per 2 metre i bought 8 metres to lead out into the garden … Continue reading →

Hi there Made a trip out to Holme Moss yesterday here are my results All the best