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Southskyscience
08-01-2017, 11:06 AM
The relatively large range of telescopes outside and inside of the new observatory operated by enthusiastic members may be of interest to many of us on IIS. See general-public info below, for Vic.

Fri 6th Jan was attended by 140 from the public, some brought their new telescopes to get help with setting up. Quite a few DIYers, astrophotographers and seasoned observers were helping and one member demonstrated spectroscopy. A great intro to this vibrant group, plus the year’s schedule, is in the newsletter for Jan-Feb 2017, through the website’s menu or https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvkxzZGI9g_b1ExZjBxUDJWQ00/view


Planets, stars, telescopes
Hear a talk, see telescopes, and, weather permitting, view stars, planets, clusters, galaxies. Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society. Next to the Outdoor Ed Camp at the Briars, Mt Martha. 8 pm Fridays Jan 6, 13, 20 of 2017 and every 1st Friday of each month. Group bookings also available on- or off-site. Details http://www.mpas.asn.au/

Big Dave
08-01-2017, 03:22 PM
:)

Dave47tuc
08-01-2017, 06:48 PM
The MPAS has a wonderful set up for outreach and for its membership :thumbsup:

Southskyscience
13-01-2017, 03:57 PM
Watching CFN and the BoM, the skies may clear this evening (Fri 13 Jan 2017)...?

Those wishing to visit for the first time may find tonight a great chance to (find the way,) inspect equipment and have discussions -thin crowd and full moon!

(Any from VASTROC 2017 please make yourselves known -there might just be some assistance. Science needs collaboration.)

Details in the the first post.
Team