Astro presentation at Bendigo Discovery Science & Technology Centre

[Quark]

Hi All,

Just a reminder that I will be giving an astronomy presentation on August 15th at the Bendigo Discovery Science & Technology Centre.

The theme of my presentation will be my journey in astronomy. How an ex mine worker from Broken Hill came to observe with the Keck telescopes, "From Broken Hill to the Keck's".

Following my talk I will show a DVD that I have made from the stills of my trip to Hawaii to observe on the pre-eminent telescopes of our time, the twin 10m Keck telescopes atop the summit of Mauna Kea at 14,000ft on The Big Island. I have a really nice sound track behind it and each image pans and zooms.

This includes images from the summit and inside the observatories with up close and personal images of the telescopes and control rooms. The operators even tilted Keck II over far enough for me to image my reflection in the largest primary mirror on Earth. There are also images from the remote control rooms at 3,000ft at Waimea Keck HQ from our actual observing sessions.

For more info see the attached link.
http://www.discovery.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=66

Hope to catch up with any local IIS members from around the region.

Regards
Trevor

[taminga16]

Thanks for the reminder Trevor, What time do you go on?
Regards ,
Greg.

[erick]

I'm trying hard to evict something else from my diary so I can attend - fingers crossed.

[Quark]

No Probs Eric, hope to see you there



Greg I am on 5 to 7 pm on the 15th, all the details are on the link in my original post.

[Paddy]

I'm looking forward to being there!

[Rob_K]

Ahhh, what a pity - I have to be in Bendigo some time next week for work, but have to be home for the following weekend (birthday commitments - not mine!). Would have loved to have gone along to hear your presentation - good luck with it Trevor! :thumbsup:

Cheers -

[Quark]

Thanks Rob, we are travelling down on Friday, never know we might pass on the road.



Thanks Paddy, look forward to catching up with you.

[erick]

Woops! So I'm too late to check with Trevor that it is still on. OK, I'll show up on the day, all being well. Now where is that flyer....................:confuse3:

[Jen]

Oh bugger i would have loved to go to check that out Trev im busy as usual dam it :doh:Hope all goes well cheers :thumbsup:

[erick]

Trevor gave an exciting and animated educational presentation to an full house of all age children and parents. :)

Great to meet Trevor and chat briefly. :thumbsup:

Photos follow!

[erick]

More photos!

[erick]

I think the first photo is - "And when I get a mirror THIS BIG.....!"

[Jen]

:thumbsup::thumbsup: Nice pics Eric looks like Trev is right into it in those pics hehe
I could add a few emoticons to some of his actions in the pics :D

ie IT WAS THIS BIG hahahha

[Jen]

:lol::lol::lol: lol Eric yeah i know what ya mean :rofl:

[Quark]

Sorry you couldn't make it Jen, it was great to meet Eric and the guys from the Bendigo astro group.

I am definitely no astrophysicist but I am very passionate about astronomy and really enjoy trying to enthuse others. When I am on a roll it is difficult to stop me. I really did have a great time but was quite taken aback when the kids wanted my autograph after my presentation.

I thought the synchronous rotation of the Moon demo went over well and I think a few of the adults went home with a better understanding of what amateurs can achieve in astronomy.

[Kevnool]

How did I miss this Trev i was going to go along as ive only just got home from Mildura today.
Cheers Kev.

[Quark]

Don't know Kev, you would have loved it. I did post this thread as a reminder on Aug 5th.

All of the exhibits in the Discovery Centre were great and most entertaining. It was excellent to meet Eric and there were others there from the Bendigo Astro group. It was a top night and we must have both been on the road coming home today.

There was some talk among the Bendigo group about planning a future visit to Broken Hill to observe with us.

Cheers Trevor

Cheers
Trevor

[erick]

I didn't get to tour the Centre, but I saw the most fascinating thing in the gents' loo. The cisterns were made of clear plastic so the flushing mechanism could be observed. How about that! :)

[Quark]

Yes I did notice that Eric, quite innovative really, never thought going to the loo could be so educational:lol:.

Cheers
Trevor

[Jen]

So is there going to be an IIS astro party in Broken Hill ;)

[Kevnool]

Ya never know.
Cheers Kev.

[Rob_K]

Sorry I missed it - finally made it to Bendigo on Mon-Tues & dropped into the Discovery Centre. Amazing place, and a fantastic astronomy program! I'm over in Bendigo a lot, and never realised what the place was about...

Star Party in Broken Hill? Bring it on!!! :D

Cheers -