iceman
13-04-2006, 08:39 PM
Mainly for those on the central coast I guess..
I got a call from a guy named Max - him and his partner Ellen are marathon kayakers, and go kayaking at night on Brisbane Water.. so they have a great view of the night sky and an interest in learning a bit more about it.
They're interested in viewing the Venus/Uranus conjunction next week on the 18th and 19th of April. He has some 7x50 binoculars but that's it.
They want to extend an invite to any other locals to join them at Terrigal to view the conjunction. They're hoping to view Uranus, and to learn a few things about the night sky as well, like how to use a planisphere etc.
They plan to be at the skillion at Terrigal from 4am on both days, weather permitting.
I'll try to make it, it would make a nice photo opportunity at sunrise as well. I'll take along my 11x70 binoculars and tripod, maybe i'll take my scope.
If anyone else would like to come along, if you have a travel scope (ED80 or similar), it would be great and they'd really appreciate it.
Anyway respond here if you're interested.
I got a call from a guy named Max - him and his partner Ellen are marathon kayakers, and go kayaking at night on Brisbane Water.. so they have a great view of the night sky and an interest in learning a bit more about it.
They're interested in viewing the Venus/Uranus conjunction next week on the 18th and 19th of April. He has some 7x50 binoculars but that's it.
They want to extend an invite to any other locals to join them at Terrigal to view the conjunction. They're hoping to view Uranus, and to learn a few things about the night sky as well, like how to use a planisphere etc.
They plan to be at the skillion at Terrigal from 4am on both days, weather permitting.
I'll try to make it, it would make a nice photo opportunity at sunrise as well. I'll take along my 11x70 binoculars and tripod, maybe i'll take my scope.
If anyone else would like to come along, if you have a travel scope (ED80 or similar), it would be great and they'd really appreciate it.
Anyway respond here if you're interested.