This photograph shows the HCO 30 inch telescope bathed in a gentle red glow. This comes from a series of red LED lights placed around the telescope because the naked eye is not sensitive to red light, unlike white light which damages the essential dark adaption for star gazing. It also addresses the safety of viewers on the site.  Member Rob Sayer made and fitted the lights.

The photograph was taken by Dave Rose, on Sunday 22 February 2026 using a long exposure feature on his mobile phone.