From Then Till Now My interest in the night sky started when I was about four years old, sitting on the steps of my home in Pendine, South-West Wales, watching the tracer bullets arcing over the sands with occasional small white parachutes lowering the still glowing remnants of burnt out mortar cases to the ground.…
UK Cloud Magnets is a breath of fresh air. Working in astronomy as an occupation is always fun but often you join groups where because of your status a few amateurs are always trying to put you down, get one over on you and trying to have one upManship on other members. UK Cloud Magnets…
The Facebook Group, UK Cloud Magnets has to be the best astronomy and astrophotography group I’m a member of. Whilst it’s not a very large group, it is instead incredibly friendly and active. It feels like a very close community of like-minded individuals. To an extent it’s an astrophotography family. It’s the group I now…
UK Cloud Magnets has been a place online where I have met like minded friends with who I can share my passion for astrophotography & astronomy with the odd puppy picture thrown in too! Not only that but it has been a wonderful learning resource, which I have used to further my own knowledge and also hopefully…
The Facebook group UK Cloud Magnets was formed by Mick Scott to encompass a wide range of people who have an interest in Astronomy and Astrophotography. It is a very friendly group of enthusiasts who always welcome new members that wish to learn anything from basic skills right up to very complex Astronomical Photography. You…
We have been members of UK Cloud Magnets since the beginning, from the big bang! so to speak. Following Mick into the group was a great decision. We have always had an interest in space, and especially the moon, I asked Chris, my husband, to buy me a telescope for my 50th birthday, the best…
UK Cloud Magnets should be the first Astronomy group you should join on Facebook. Whether you are new to Astronomy or have persevered for many years. Its friendly and supportive user base have both experience and equipment ranging from complete novice to professional, UK Cloud Magnets caters for everyone. Pete Lawrence
Well, what can I say about UK Cloud Magnets? Only that it’s the best group to be a part of! If you’re looking for second to none advice, you’re in the right place. All levels of expertise on hand to assist you in your journey. It’s a place for sharing your stories and progress with…
I embarked on my astronomical journey in 1967 when I started Hagley RC Secondary School and noticed an observatory in a garden near the school playing fields in the village of Churchill Worcestershire. After several attempts of knocking on the door of the owner and being told to go away I was eventually allowed in…
Four letter word What is it about four letter words? So many emotions can be described that way, Love, Lust, Hate, Envy, the list goes on! The one that affects me is different, it’s not even a word. It’s an acronym – PTSD. I’ve spent a lot of time dealing with those four letters. I’m…