Astronomical Shed

The stars are out and can be clearly seen from Plot No.8 Wharncliffe Allotments.

Our friends from Liverpool Astronomical Society (LAS) support our annual Open Days, each year setting-up a stall of tripods and telescopes, all pointing skyward. The LAS guys provide information and talks about the societies activity and an opportunity for visitors to observe amazing close-up views of the sun's solar flares and surface activity.

Jo and Kirsty decided to make a few improvements on their plot including painting their sheds. Jo's idea was to paint a night sky scene on one shed. Liverpool Astronomical Society's Dave Bentley was inspired to suggested a star constellation that represents the alignment of the stars on the date of Jo's birth.

Dave came-up with a way of transferring the night scene from paper to the shed, no mean task, as it had to wrap around 3 sides of the shed. The results however are superb the constellation is a constant reminder of Jo's birth.

Not to be out-done, Kirsty chose to have her (green) shed, painted pink!