Bring a flask and a deck chair and watch the celestial light show. Or if you have a camera with a tripod, take some photographs of the night sky.
The Perseid meteor shower happens every year and can be quite spectacular. The peak display is between the 11th & 12th August, there could be around 50 to 90 an hour. Back in 2016, there were 80 - 100 an hour.
The above photograph was taken a few years ago, but the bright moonlight can ruin the photograph. This year it will be 3 days after the full moon, so not ideal conditions.
Hopefully, the weather will do its part and give us clear skies. If it's cloudy, then the event will be cancelled, and refunds will be given. Or we can do it next (12th)
I will be giving tips on getting great shots of the stars.
CAMERA SETTINGS
To capture the meteorites, you would need a camera on a tripod. Ideally, the widest angle lens, ISO 800 to 3400 (when dark). Shutter speed of 15 to 20sec and your lens wide open i.e. f2.8.
Bring a torch, ideally with a red gel on top to protect your eyes night vision. (red quality street wrapper will do)
Bring something to sit on, which could be a mat or fold-down chair.
If you are coming in from the Metropolitan line tube station then the last train is at 12.30am back Wembley Park where you can get the night busses. The last train from Watford Junction to Euston is 12.45.
The Metropolitan station is 5 - 10 min away from the park with Watford Junction 35min on foot.
Wrap up warm it is usually cold, we will meet at the hub at 10pm.
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Cost : £5
Also check out other Workshops in Watford.
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