Tassie astronomers unite!

[graham.hobart]

Hey you Southern star gazers, I have seen a few names and faces on the forum but maybe we should align a bit more?
Just a suggestion
PM me and I will start a chat…

Graz

[omegacrux]

Hope you get some feedback , be nice .
Unfortunately I'm at the other end of the state

David

[ZeroID]

Yeah, good luck, I'm on the OTHER side of the Tasman ... LOL

[acropolite]

We northerners never venture past the Oatlands demarcation line, perhaps we should get together and organise a "Tasmanian Astrofest" event similar to the excellent Qld Astrofest.

[Saturn%5]

"Tasmanian Astrofest" event similar to the excellent Qld Astrofest.


Now that sounds good,

It would be nice to meet some others down here, So i can learn stuff.

Graham i guess you have dark skies down your way or has Hobart got power these days.:P

cheers

Graeme.

[Kunama]

That's not really very far, is it :question: You could have meetings in the middle, nice dark skies :thumbsup:

[Astro_Bot]

Tasmanian Astrofest - sounds like a good idea. It's been too many years since I lived in Tassie, but there are some lovely historic B&Bs and small hotels in the midlands for those who eschew camping (Ross ?). There used to be a couple of camps (used for school trips) with huts/dorms in the central highlands that might be suitable in warmer months (snow in winter!), but I don't know if they're still there.

[graham.hobart]

excellent start!
Even thought up a logo - TASTRONOMY!
keep up the dialogue folks.
Middle of the state would be a good place- I know the tas astro society use a house just outside of Lonnie.
:tasdevil:

[Astro_Bot]

Just for completeness - I remembered that Waddamana was the place we went to for school trips. By a process of deduction, I figure it was probably this place:

Waddamana Field Study Centre (http://www.discovertasmania.com/accommodation/waddamanafieldstudycentre)

I remember it being quite hilly, so not sure how well it's suited to astronomy, but it was dark (back then).

[Brittany]

Hey, so I know this is an old thread but I was thinking of organising a localised but supported astrofest in Ulverstone in August 2015... Any support out there :question:

[omegacrux]

I'll be there
I won't have far to go
and Welcome

David

[Vermin]

Possibly. I would be travelling from Hobart with a CPC 1100.

Also, hello and welcome :)

[Brittany]

Thank you! That is a serious piece of equipment!!

[Brittany]

Good to be aboard David! I think it will be great if we can get this happening. Wish for clear nights!

[omegacrux]

Plenty of interest over on FB
good luck with it ,

David

[el_draco]

There are few of us scoundrels around Tassie. Oatlands area has some dark sites but you'll need to do this in Summer i reckon. Its bloody cold there in Winter.....

[graham.hobart]

What about these....?!!
http://www.astrogloves.net/

for the Winter dandies!!:windy: