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WE ASKED: What are your top tips for keeping warm while observing?

Paul A Hatton

Fatten up with plenty of food.

Joan Williamson

Thermal socks and underwear as well as thick-soled boots. A windproof, warm but thin but jacket so you don’t look like a Tellytubby.

Jonathan White

A beach tent is ideal. It can help shield wind and keep a bit of heat in while allowing you enough space for your equipment.

Andrew Gray Alastair Woodward

Astrogloves and a large tumbler of whisky.

Wendy Keys

Sheepskin gloves and a hottie or hot water bottle inside your jacket.

Michael John Fisher

Move to Tenerife.

Natalia Garrett

Hand warmers in my shoes and gloves; a hot water bottle in my jacket; and a big warm hat. Obviously a giant thermos of tea, too.

Kevin Jackson

Remote control of your scope while you sit by the fire.

Ricky Bryceland

Sit in the house and watch Sky at Night on the telly!

Martin Bailey

An ice bath before leaving the house. It feels tropical outdoors then.

OOPS!

On page 34 of the October 2018 issue the distance to M45, The Pleiades, was given as 440 million lightyears. The correct distance is 440 lightyears.