Hello from new forum member

[vic4loc]

Hi all,

Just like to say hello... I have a keen interests in astronomy since I was a little kid. Just bought a Meade LX90 8" recently, and have been experimenting with it in the past 3 months, mostly from my backyard in Sydney, which has severe light pollution problem.

Checking out the star parties forum to find a chance to get to one of these dark sites to really observe the sky.

Regards,
Victor.

[iceman]

Hi Victor

Don't forget the IceInSpace AstroCamp (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/iisac) at the end of October! A great place to come and meet fellow amateurs and look through all types of equipment.
You'll learn heaps!

:welcome: to IceInSpace!

[DavidU]

Welcome Victor, that's a nice scope you have.I hope you learn heaps from the good folks here.:welcome:

[jenchris]

yes nice piece of glass - last you plenty longtime

[Allan_L]

Hi Victor, :welcome:
Depending on where in Sydney you are, the "Pony Club" at Mangrove Mountain could be a good place for you to come and see some relatively dark skies close by.
It is just 15 minutes from leaving the Sommersby exit, off the northern end of the F3.
It is on the Saturday closest to New Moon each month, and may be Saturday before and/or after as well, depending on interest and weather.

If you adjust your Members Page to show your Suburb, I am sure someone will let you know if there is something closer for you.

Hope to see you at the Pony Club, or IISAC.

[vic4loc]

Hi all,

Thanks for the all the feedback. For the "Pony club" site, do I need to be a member to go & use the site?

I'm considering the Iceinspace Astrocamp in Oct too :)

Victor.

[Allan_L]

No memberships are involved in viewing at the "Pony Club".
All are welcome.
Just watch the star parties forum for the next gathering and turn up.
You will be most welcome.
You don't even need to bring a scope as there will be many people happy to share their views with you.
But bring WARM clothing, multi layered.
Hope to see you there soon.