Bendigo's Great Telescope Muster

[Paddy]

Here are the details for Bendigo District Astronomical Society's Great Telescope Muster - an event for IYA2009 and also a fundraiser for people affected by Bendigo's bushfires.
The Great Telescope Muster!

Got a telescope? Need help with it? Would you like to see the wonders
of the night sky? Ever wondered what’s up there? Here’s your
opportunity to find out!

Join The Bendigo District Astronomical Society For:

THE GREAT TELESCOPE MUSTER!

....to help celebrate the International Year of Astronomy and
International Sidewalk Astronomy Night.

All the telescopes in Bendigo, in one place at one time - to see the
Moon, Saturn, Orion and much more. Great fun for the whole family!

Bring your telescope along and join the fun!

Rotary Club BBQ, face painting, planetarium shows and science shows.
Entertainment provided by the Bendigo and District Concert Band. Have
your hair sprayed weird colours by the staff at Discovery Centre!

A gold coin donation would be appreciated.

Proceeds to the Bushfire Appeal.

For more information, contact Craig Kendal on 0400 712 883.



Note: We anticipate that this event will make an excellent photographic
and television opportunity.

Flyer available at:
http://public.bdas.fastmail.fm/Telescope_Muster_Flyer_20090404.pdf
(1.8 MB PDF File).


When: Saturday, April 4th, 7.00 pm.

Where: Discovery Science & Technology Centre. 7 Railway Place, Bendigo
(next to Bendigo Marketplace).

Contact: Craig Kendal, 0400 712 883.

[erick]

Patrick, will you have enough scopes? Do you want some visitors from out of town to bring scopes?

[Paddy]

Thanks Eric - I just spoke to Craig who's organising the event. We should have enough scopes from Bendigo, but visiting telescopes would be very welcome. I have to say, I quite like the idea of a telescope muster. Even my beloved, whose interest in astronomy is non-existent (but whose support for my obsession is unwavering) is keen to come along and is inviting a wide array of friends and family, so the idea has certainly evoked some interest.

[erick]

Thanks Patrick. Well, it's the weekend after I have spent 4 days away at Snake Valley Star Camp. Permission might be quite hard to obtain. We'll see.

[Paddy]

Yes, I can see the problem. Can't help thinking though, that with your gear you could do a pretty impressive solo Great Telescope Muster! Hope you have a great time at Snake Valley.

[Rob_K]

Excellent Patrick, good luck with it! :thumbsup:
Was over your way last week and will be in central Vic over the SV weekend and beyond, but won't quite make it to the 4th unfortunately. Saw adverts for the Science & Technology Centre programs while I was in Bendigo. Top stuff!

Cheers -

[Blue Skies]

I love the idea of this - I wish I'd thought of it! Its definitely something to think about for the future, but I don't know if I can see the whole of Perth turning out for it...

[Jen]

Awwww sounds like fun i have to see what the rest of the family is doing first im not too far away from Bendigo :D

[Paddy]

I think it will be a hoot! Hope to see you there, Jen.