Another new user

[Barrykgerdes]

Hi All

I just wish to introduce myself. My name is Barry and I have just joined this forum which was recomended to me by my friend Don at the B & T shop. I have been involved in Amateur astronomy for many years now and operate a 12" LX200GPS in a domed backyard observatory. I do not do much observing these days as my eyesight is not what it used to be but I am happy to demonstrate when friends and neighbours come around.

I am a member of the ASNSW but not very active. I am interested in engineering and do electronic and mechanical repairs, not in a commercial manner, on LX200 telescopes, mostly to help out friends, see my web site.
www.geocities.com/barrykgerdes (http://www.geocities.com/barrykgerdes)

I belong to a number of astronomy forums on Yahoo and I am a moderator on the Unwired wireless internet forum.

My current interest is in the planetarium program Stellarium where I have made some minor contributions. It is a freeware openGl program for Windows, Mac, and Linux. At the moment I am working on the next release v9.0 which I compile and run under Linux. It is simply the best planetarium program I have ever used.

My other major interest is Model Engineering 5" guage live steam railways where I am a member of the Hornsby Model Engineers.

Barry

[rmcpb]

Barry,

Welcome to IIS, we look forward to your input :)

Cheers

[toetoe]

G'day and welcome to IIS Barry. Had a look at your web site and must say it is the first time i have seen a working steam train complete with tracks in a front yard. Top stuff.:thumbsup:

[danielsun]

Welcome Barry,
I like your observatory and it seems you keep yourself well occupied with some great hobbies.
I also have the stellarium program and love it so well done :thumbsup:
I'm sure you will find IIS helpful and enjoyable.

Daniel.

[RB]

:welcome:

Welcome to IIS Barry.
Hope you enjoy your stay.

Don is a great guy and got me onto IIS too.

:thumbsup:

[iceman]

Hi Barry! :welcome: and :gday: from me too!

It sounds like you've got a lot of knowledge tucked away up there and I look forward to your input and contributions to IceInSpace.

That Don ain't bad is he!? :)

[chunkylad]

G'day Barry and welcome.:hi:

I hope you enyoy the company here on IIS :2thumbs: .

[h0ughy]

:welcome: Barry, you may or may not remember me;) , i inquired many years ago about how you built your observatory and you graceously sent me a disc with the description and pictures of it:thumbsup: . i owned a 12" LX200 then:sadeyes: . No I haven't built it yet!!!;)

Look forward to your contributions to the site:thumbsup:

[ving]

hey hey bazza!! :D
:hi:

[astro_nutt]

Add another welcome aboard to you Barry..Cheers!!

[Ric]

Welcome Barry, hope you have a great time here

Cheers

[Barrykgerdes]

Hi

I know that I supplied that info to about three people so I probably have a record of it somewhere. At the moment I am thinking of moving into a unit (old age) and will need to dispose of the observatory soon. I hope that I can sell it as a going concern.

Barry

[Dujon]

Hello, Barry,

I've just nicked over to your site an had a quick shufti at the observatory and its plans. Given the restrictions imposed by the local council I reckon you did a damn fine job.

My guess is you'll miss it too.

All the best; I hope you find a fine new home even if it is sans observatory.

Cheers,

[John Saunders]

Barry - Stellarium is fantastic, so for your part - a job well done. The open-mouthed responses I get from people when I demonstrate it to them says enough. I look forward to the upgraded version. :thumbsup: