need to borrow a dob

[traveller]

Hi all,
I am running a school family camp night on Sat March 16th. I am planning to do a bit of star gazing with kids. I don't have a dob, but was wondering if anyone out there has one kicking around for me to borrow.
I will promise to look after it.
Please pm me if you can assist.
Thanks
Bo :thumbsup:
PS: I am in Melbourne and can travel to pick it up and drop it off.

[Varangian]

Are you an ASV member Bo? They offer 8" Dobsonians for up to 3 months for $60, $50 of which is refundable upon return of the Dob. Jump on their website and fill out the one page application. You can usually pick it up within 3-5 days.

Just a thought.

[traveller]

Thanks John,
I only need it for one night, so was thinking someone in Melbourne might have one lying around somewhere.
Will try ASV if no luck.
Cheers,
Bo

[niko]

Bo,

I'm planning on replacing my bushfire burnt one with a secondhand one from a member when we are down at Snake Valley next month. 12" dob - probably no eyepieces though

You could borrow that if you like

niko

[traveller]

Sounds great Niko,
I won't have time to go to SV this March :sadeyes:, but will PM you after the long weekend re pick up before March 16th.
I have a few EPs, so that's all covered :thumbsup:
Bo

[niko]

bear in mind this all depends on me being able to fit in the car that weekend so don't turn down any other options