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Welcome to IceInSpace
THE LARGEST ONLINE ASTRONOMY COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
IceInSpace is a community website dedicated to promoting amateur astronomy in the southern hemisphere - including Australia, New Zealand, South America, Southern Africa and parts of Asia. We aim to help stargazers from around the world discover, discuss and enjoy the beauty of our night sky.
We hope you enjoy your stay at IceInSpace.
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The Antennae Galaxy
Taken remotely from Moorook, AU with an RCOS 14.5" F8 Cass and an Apogee Alta U16m. 520/180/180/180 mins exposure (LRGB) with Astrodon filters.
The Antennae Galaxies (also known as NGC 4038/NGC 4039) are a pair of interacting galaxies in the constellation Corvus, undergoing a galactic collision.
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Four Planets and Crescent Moon Evening Conjunction - August 12th and 13th
Posted: Mon, 9th Aug 10 by Mike Salway
We're in for a treat on August 12th and 13th when the crescent Moon joins four planets for a beautiful display in the West, just after sunset.
I've written an article with some screenshots that show you where to look and what the conjunction will look like.
Four Planets and Crescent Moon Evening Conjunction - August 12-13, 2010
It's going to be a beautiful, and unique visual and photographic experience - so please post your reports and images on the IceInSpace Forum. We'd love to see them.
Don't forget that IISAC2010 is only 2 months away now! Get your bookings in!
And remember to get your order in for the Astronomy Calendar 2011 - they make a great xmas gift. Get yours while stock lasts!
IISAC2010 Bookings Open, and Astronomy Calendar 2011 Sales Now Open
Posted: Fri, 9th Jul 10 by Mike Salway
Hi all
The IceInSpace Astrocamp 2010 (IISAC2010) is now only 3 months away, and bookings are now open.
Head to the IISAC2010 Info Page and click the link that opens the booking form. Get your bookings in early to secure the early-bird discount.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Order your Astronomy Calendar 2011 now!
IceInSpace is offering the Astronomy Calendar 2011 by Astrovisuals for sale. The calendars are only $18 each (includes postage within Australia), and you can get a 10% discount if you order 2 or 3 in the same order.
Benefits of ordering your calendar through IceInSpace:
- Low cost (10% discount if you order 2 or 3 in the same order)
- Delivery to your door (within Australia)
- You support IceInSpace!
- IceInSpace stickers included free (while stocks last)
Find out more, and place your order from the Astronomy Calendar 2011 Info page.
Partial Lunar Eclipse Photos!
Posted: Mon, 28th Jun 10 by Mike Salway
IceInSpace has been a-buzz with loads of images posted from Saturday nights Partial Lunar Eclipse.
It seems most states had favourable weather, and there's a bunch of new threads in the Solar System forum with composite images, animated gifs and HDR images from the eclipse.
Head on over and check them out.
Have you posted your images yet?
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