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I joined CAS last year and wanted to visit observatory grounds this evening (Monday June 8th) to take some shots of the Milky Way without urban light pollution, although moonlight may try to spoil the party. I won’t be entering any buildings or using any facilities, but just placing my tripod inside the grounds and taking a few timelapse shots. Bearing in mind the Covid 19 Level 2 restrictions, is this permissible?
Hi, I will let a member of the committee answer the access question.
As an astro-landscape photographer myself I would like to advise you that there is a fair bit of light pollution from Christchurch at the observatory and recommend trying somewhere else for time lapse or milkyway photography. It may be fine if you are doing deep space objects, but if doing the whole milkyway I would recommend finding somewhere further afield or shielded from the Christchurch light pollution. The main place that others I know, who do landscape work, go to is Lake Ellesmere for the full effect and if you are lucky a spike in Aurora values which is visible from there. Godley heads is closer and gets a great view of the milky way rising from the sea. From the carpark there is a hill that shields the city lights. Though you can’t really shoot north from there. All the best for your shots. Trace
yup thats fine Mark – we may well be able to remove any restrictions after the 3pm updates from the government today.
we will make an announcement as soon as we hear the timeline and what the move to L1 means
thanks
Simon
your ok from the outside yes 🙂
alarms on the lodge door
Level 1 from midnight so expect an announcement shortly from committee 🙂
Cheers
Simon
It will be good to go back as I have a back log objects suitable for bino viewing to do.
Looks good tonight. Out to test a 50mm prime lens and my bino list. Won’t be going into the lodge. (Don’t like alarms.)
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