Fred Watson

[astronut]

The Macarthur Astronomical Society proudly presents "Professor Fred Watson" Astronomer in Charge of the A.A.O. Telescope at Coonabarabran.
The presentation will be on "Tomorrows Telescopes"

Where? U.W.S. Campbelltown, Bldg 21, Room 6.
Date &Time? Monday September 17th, 7.30pm Sharp!!
Entry? Gold Coin donation.
If you would like further information contact astronut@alphalink.com.au or go to www.macastro.org.au (http://www.macastro.org.au).
Cheers, John Rombi
President, M.A.S.

[ballaratdragons]

Sounds like your in for an good evening. Interesting Topic!

I wonder if he means 'Pro', or 'amatuer' Telescopes as well. I can just picture us setting up our half metre James Webb scopes in the back yard. :lol:

[astronut]

just a reminder

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif Fred Watson
The Macarthur Astronomical Society proudly presents "Professor Fred Watson" Astronomer in Charge of the A.A.O. Telescope at Coonabarabran.
The presentation will be on "Tomorrows Telescopes"

Where? U.W.S. Campbelltown, Bldg 21, Room 6.
Date &Time? Monday September 17th, 7.30pm Sharp!!
Entry? Gold Coin donation.
If you would like further information contact astronut@alphalink.com.au (astronut@alphalink.com.au) or go to www.macastro.org.au (http://www.macastro.org.au/).
Cheers, John Rombi
President, M.A.S.

[okiscopey]

I attended Fred’s ‘Telescope’ talk at Macquarie Uni recently (see obscurely-titled thread below) and it’s a ripper. Past, present and future professional ground- and space-based telescope designs are covered in a very amusing and informative presentation … don’t miss it!

“Andrew Barclay: a great locomotive engineer ... but forget the optics!”
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=23099

[ving]

hopefully i wont be missing this one. sounds interesting :D

[astronut]

TOMORROW NIGHT

The Macarthur Astronomical Society proudly presents "Professor Fred Watson" Astronomer in Charge of the A.A.O. Telescope at Coonabarabran.
The presentation will be on "Tomorrows Telescopes"

Where? U.W.S. Campbelltown, Bldg 21, Room 6.
Date &Time? Monday September 17th, 7.30pm Sharp!!
Entry? Gold Coin donation.
If you would like further information contact astronut@alphalink.com.au (astronut@alphalink.com.au) or go to www.macastro.org.au (http://www.macastro.org.au/).
Cheers, John Rombi
President, M.A.S.

[Omaroo]

LOL! Fred is truly an amazing speaker. Knowledgable, informative, funny and mindful of the audience' capacity for jargon. What a treat that was! I've never seen so many people front up to an MAS monthly meeting... :thumbsup:

Cheers
Chris

[ving]

wasnt it a tops talk!
had me on the edge of my seat all the way :)

big thumbs up to Fred and a bigger thumbs up to john and the other MAS guys for organising it :D
:thumbsup: