In the local rag..(News Mail) 12th Jan. 2013

[asimov]

Well, I like remaining somewhat obscure (I'm a loner when it comes to being under the stars) but this certainly won't hurt the art of planet imaging & astronomy in general I don't think. I want more people looking UP! :) And look up they will by the time I've finished with Bundaberg QLD lol! :D

[Larryp]

Good stuff, John! Great publicity for the hobby:thumbsup:

[brian nordstrom]

:D Good on ya mate , good stuff , just 1 Q , where is the shaft and counter weights on the front page photo ? I take it thats a photo crop by the news paper ? hope so .. :shrug: dangerous stuff otherwise .
Brian.

[asimov]

It's a crop by the News Mail to fit the pic in yes. A shame they did this but obviously out of my control.

[brian nordstrom]

:lol: thought so , another prod at the un educated public :thumbsup: .
Brian.

[asimov]

Just be glad you can't read the article itself, Brian! They have called my Mars shot the MOON for gods sake! :screwy::rolleyes::rofl: Out with the 240V CATTLE PROD!!

[Shark Bait]

Well done on making the paper.

I wondered why you didn't provide a link. I can't quite read the text in your photo. I have just been surfing the net looking for the electronic version of this paper and can't find it.

[asimov]

Nope, no 'electronic version' funnily enough..:question: I guess we are 'out in the sticks' here In Bundaberg still;)

[asimov]

Should add guys, that even though they cocked the article up a tad (which was EXPECTED, right??) It's still good exposure for the hobby. I'm looking at the big picture :)

[gary]

Hi John,

Fantastic stuff. With your large color digital photos and the double page spread,
it is the most eye-catching article I have ever seen in a local paper showcasing
amateur astronomy.

Doug Gillett and the Bundaberg News have done a sterling job.

This type of thing definitely gets people excited.
A fabulous uplifting "good news" article.

However, I did note that not all the news is entirely good up your way :lol: (see below) -

[jjjnettie]

Well done John. :)

[MikeyB]

The article will probably be online next week - it's apparently a popular regional topic: NewsMail results for search on "stargazing" (http://www.news-mail.com.au/search/?keywords=stargazing)

Heckuva meteor shower you had up that way last month! :) Nicola cleans up with meteor shower (http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/nicola-cleans-up-with-meteor-shower/1685138/)

[wavelandscott]

That is great! Congratulations and well done...

[asimov]

Cheers Jeanette!

Yes Gary..No rain as such but it's humid enough to almost feel like it is! 34C right now & still rising.

Thanks for that info MikeyB!

Thanks Scott.

[Rigel003]

Wow - a double page spread! That's one for the wall of the pool room. It's onward and upwards from here.

[Dennis]

Congratulations John, you famous person! Just wait until the paparazzi start appearing on your door step. LOL!

What a great double page spread highlighting the quiet achievements of a dedicated amateur astronomer – top stuff!

Cheers

Dennis

[asimov]

Yeah Graeme. I've got the room organized but still lacking the table lol.

Yes Dennis - FREE autographs going right now, but you'd better be quick mate! HAHA!:rofl:;)

[mark3d]

Did NASA engineer that mount for you or what?

Congrats!

[StephenM]

Congratulations John! Looks like a great write-up!

Cheers,
Stephen

[Paul Haese]

Well done bud. You are looking fit and healthy. Nice to do public outreach, very rewarding a I reckon.

[h0ughy]

well done. look forward to reading it in full later

[Rob_K]

I knew him when he was a nobody. :D


Good stuff Asi! :thumbsup:


Cheers -

[naskies]

That's a beautiful spread. Congrats and well deserved! :)

[erick]

Well done John - good to see something useful in the Blundy News Wail. :)

[Ric]

It looks like a great article Asi

Great to amateur astronomers getting recognition.

[asimov]

Thanks again all! Funny stuff! I just decided to sit down & actually read this edition of the news mail 5 mins ago & came across yet another image of mine! It's now a 3 page spread - BONUS!:eyepop::rofl::lol:

I've been in contact with the crew at the News Mail, & yes the online version comes out monday & they assure me, minus a couple of mistakes that I've pointed out.

Onya News Mail crew! :thumbsup::hi:

[erick]

Astronomical images... "from above". Hmmm :question:, where else would you look to get astronomical images? :D I look forward to reading the online version. John.

(Guys, I can do this - I'm Bundy born and bred! :thumbsup:)

[rustigsmed]

http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/astro-hobby-shows-more-than-meets-the-eye-in-sky/1714583/

Here's the online version.

Way to go John :thumbsup:

[asimov]

Yeah I know Eric..:lol::thumbsup:

Here's the online version - More excited about this than the printed version! :D

http://www.news-mail.com.au/news/astro-hobby-shows-more-than-meets-the-eye-in-sky/1714583/

[asimov]

Posted at the same time Russ lol.

[Shark Bait]

Great write up. I suspect your email will be flooded.

[rustigsmed]

Haha, it had been a long time between posts so I thought I'd jump the gun!

always great to see the hobby get a good mention. and i suspect it must be a great feeling seeing your pictures in print! I'm glad they got the solar system line up in there.

[asimov]

Yes Stu..Didn't ask them to print my email address OMG :eyepop: - Oh well, I was due to start up a new account anyway..:lol:

Thanks Russ. yes pretty exciting stuff. The printed version was ok but I generally work online & my photo's are designed with this in mind too so for me, the online version makes me very happy.:thumbsup:

[Jen]

Wooohooo good stuff John I had a whole page in the local paper too about me and astronomy a few months back it's an awsome feeling hey :D :thumbsup:

[asimov]

Thanks Jen! I must have missed it, sorry! Do U have a link?

[Jen]

Yeah sure, we both famous in our little home town :D
"Jen high fives John"

http://www.theguardian.com.au/story/304814/scoping-out-new-skies/?cs=1522&fb_action_ids=10151040617841725&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

[asimov]

Hey great article Jen! Well done & Asi high 5's ya back!:D We should swap autographs some time! :rofl::thumbsup:

[Jen]

Hehe thank you yes we should :)

[Forgey]

Congrats John, well done !

[asimov]

Hi & thanks Paula!

[clueless]

I'm a journo mate.....and I can tell you it doesn't surprise me in the slightest that they called Mars the moon......:)

It reminds of the American "Who wants to be a Millionaire" show.

Question: What is bigger....

The lady had 4 choices......two I can't remember, but the other two was an elephant or the moon..

She was stumped and took a 50/50...and was left with an elephant or the moon.....after thinking long and hard, she locked in the elephant.

True.....you can youtube it.

[astroron]

Good on ya John,Way to go :thumbsup:
Bundy's not to far from me,so next time I am in your neck of the woods should call in and get an autograph ;)
Cheers:thumbsup:

[asimov]

Nothing has surprised me as yet in the article clueless, lol! It's all good IMO :)

Ha! Yes you should do that Ron lol! :D