One of the highlights on the WDAS observing calendar is undoubtedly our annual visit to Hook's House Farm Campsite.  This year it will be held on Saturday 2nd September.  Hook's House is located on the B1447 down into Robin Hood's Bay from Whitby (right hand side of road). Those members who have attended previously will know what a great location this is, overlooking RHB toward Ravenscar.  Views are unrestricted to the south, west and much of the east, with the north not too shabby either!  If the campsite is full and conditions are favourable it is always well attended, so if members can make it along it would be appreciated.  Transportation may be an issue again, so if you can assist, please contact Mark. We are looking to set off by 19:30hrs from Whitby, being on-site and set up before 20:00hrs with a view to observing shortly afterwards.  We should be leaving the campsite by 22:45hrs at the latest.  If the weather plays ball, and currently the forecast suggests high confidence of clear skies, it should be an enjoyable evening.

Waiting for twilight - Hooks House campsite 2018 (click for larger image)

There will be two further scheduled star party events in September, both on the West Cliff - Cook's Statue headland. One on Saturday 9th and another on the 16th, both from 19:45hrs.   

Finally, looking further ahead we hope to organise a star party for Westerdale (date TBA), but will most likely be in October.  The venue will be the village hall/car park - probably starting from 19:30hrs. 

We are also hoping to hold another star party at the Fox and Hounds, but this will likely be half term in October.  

The resumption of WDAS monthly meetings at Caedmon College - Normanby Campus, is scheduled to be Tuesday Oct 3rd from 19:30hrs - with open nights at the Bruce Observatory starting on Oct 1st.  More on this in the October notes.