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Originally Posted by solarblast
Once again I'm thinking about going to Australia from the western U.S. I was there about 15 years ago, but did not have astronomy on my mind. I found a very good web site that has lots of info for both amateur and pro activities <http://www.astronomy.org.au/ngn/engine.php?SID=1000018>. One sky show described there that seems of interest and is remarkably long is the Coonabarabran Festival of the Stars, 3-4 weeks in mid-Oct to mid-Nov. Has anyone been to it and would care to offer general impressions about it, including mix of amateurs vs general public, observing sites, 'density' of observing (every night vs weekends, say), astro talks, housing, transportation, nearby population, and the general 'feel' of the local area? |
If you are interested in joining up with some fellow dedicated U.S. amateurs
who we will helping to host in Coonabarabran during the festival in Oct 2007,
drop me a line at
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au and I can provide you with
the details. There will be plenty of aperture available to be shared, so no need
to bring a scope. Coonabarabran is home to the 3.8m Anglo Australian
telescope and one of our favoured destinations in the state for serious observing.
Best Regards
Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place, Mount Kuring-Gai
NSW. 2080. Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Fax +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au