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Old 23-05-2006, 03:41 PM
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Just a quick hello from a long time lurker doing his bit for the 1000 members count.
Although a mate of mine has been a very enthusiastic amateur astronomer forever, I have only recently taken more than just a passing interest. (Having children with a keen interest also helps!)
I purchased my "Mighty Mak" last Christmas and am really pleased by the quality of the optics.
From my lurking I see many members have large Dob's and SCT's. I would be interested to see how many Mak owners are out there and what they like (or not) about these scopes.
Ooh.. and Adam, I've finally come in from the cold

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Old 23-05-2006, 03:48 PM
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It's about time!

Welcome to IIS, Mal.
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Old 23-05-2006, 03:49 PM
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g'day Mal!
welcome in from the cold
and welcome aboard the IIS express!
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Old 23-05-2006, 04:00 PM
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Welcome Mal!

I have a little 102mm Mak, and the best thing about it is its size. Small enough to take absolutely anywhere, yet it still has enough power to impress friends & neighbours with views of the Moon and planets: easily shows Cassini, Jupiter's GRS.
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Old 23-05-2006, 05:43 PM
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Old 23-05-2006, 08:47 PM
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Welcome Mal, great to have you on board!

Any friend of Adam's is alright in my books
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Old 23-05-2006, 09:03 PM
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G,day and welcome Mal
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Old 23-05-2006, 09:46 PM
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Old 23-05-2006, 09:54 PM
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Greetings Mal, at least you haven't added one to the dobber hoards...
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Old 23-05-2006, 10:47 PM
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BTW, congrats on being the 1000th member (I think)
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Old 24-05-2006, 04:39 AM
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G'Day MakMan,
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Old 24-05-2006, 06:57 AM
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HI Mal

Welcome to IIS. Now, doesn't that feel better, coming in from the cold???

Cheers

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Old 24-05-2006, 07:26 PM
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Thanks everyone for your warm welcome (it was rather cold in the shadows).
As for tonight, it's State v.'s State. Go the Blues!
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