Randwick Girls High School Oval

[hickny]

Tuesday August 10th at 6pm Venus, Mars and Saturn
:astron:will be very close together in the Western Sky just after sunset. Mercury will be somewhat lower.

I intend on taking my scope to the oval. I know that that time and mid week may be difficult for some to join in but you are welcome all the same.

Enter via gate opposite the hospital. If bringing a scope turn left at the 3rd driveway between trees and domed building.

[pk_wizard66]

I'm interested in coming :)
don't have a scope though.

[CraigS]

Hi Peter;

I'm also interested. Will see you there/then (weather permitting, I guess).

Cheers

[mental4astro]

I'm in.

[Wavytone]

I'm in !

[En1gma]

Nooo, Why 6pm.

When will the show end? I would not be able to make it until ~ 8ish

Rob

[hickny]

Having to cancel:shrug: the viewing tonight due to the weather. I was originally planning a 6pm start so as to be able to see Mercury and the the trio slightly higher (Saturn, Venus and Mars). Around the 12th the New Moon joins in the stella dance. I'm happy to reschedule but realise the difficulty you have in getting to Randwick early enough to take advantage of the sunset event.

I am currently thinking Friday evening weather permitting of course.
Let me know what you think.

Cheers

[Wavytone]

Pity, my gear's in the car. Can't make it Friday... will have to be end of the month.

[GeoffW1]

Hi,

Yes, the seeing is a bit off tonight :(

Can't make Friday, sorry.

Cheers

[En1gma]

I'm cool with Friday at the moment, Might swing by after work and pick up the little one afterwards.

Rob

[mental4astro]

I'm good for Friday, :)!

[pk_wizard66]

friday should be good.

[hickny]

Weather permitting then Friday it is! I'll be set up by 6 p.m. on the oval feel free to come along and join us. I had some very disappointed students when Tuesday had to be cancelled. I'll do my best to get the message out to them. See you there. If for some reason we have to postpone again watch this space.

[Sylvain]

Do you guys mind if i sneak in? I have no scope to bring though.

cheers

[morls]

Sounds good, I'll try to get along....

[mental4astro]

No scope, no worries. The students who come won't have a scope either.

Actually, if you like, the school has a great 8" dob donated by Geoff you might like to have a go with. Nothing like testing the water than by jumping in!

I'll be looking at bringing Odessius, and a pair of binos set up on a tripod- you'll be amazed how good binos are as astro-gear, even from the big smoke.

[Sylvain]

Cheers for that =)

[Sylvain]

I'd like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Alex, Peter and everyone who came tonight!

It was an absolute delight to look through your awesome scopes and a pleasure to listen to your insightful explainations! Thanks for organising, coming and bringing all your gear, enthusiasm and mateship!

Cheers ! ;)

[morls]

It was a good night, thanks Peter for making the oval available, and thanks Alex for your ever-valuable tips and help tracking down globs....