Folks I've started this thread in General Chat because I just wasn't quite sure where to put it - if the Gods of Moderation think it belongs elsewhere please feel free to move it.
It has recently come to my attention that my local council runs a Moonwalking program - a walk held at 6 or 7 locations in the Caloundra area on just one night a month (which is on, or near, the full moon). The idea is for people to get off their butts and go outside, have a pleasant walk, enjoy the area, etc - all under the light of the full moon. It's linked to the Heart Foundation "Just Walk It" program and has government funding as well.
http://www.caloundra.qld.gov.au/webs...oonwalking.asp
http://www.caloundra.qld.gov.au/webs...lking_2007.pdf
I've been thinking that this woud be a good opportunity to introduce members of the public to the wonders of the heavens above (at least the moon) in the style of John Dobson ..... "Come and look at the moon"
I've spoken to someone at local Council about this, she was quite interested (turns out she saw the ABC special on John Dobson a few weeks ago) but the person who is the co-ordinator of this scheme is away on leave. They have left my details for her and I hope to have discussions with her in the near future.
However .... full moon looms near again, in fact this coming Sunday (March 4th) and the full moon walk is on Monday evening (for some reason they never do the walks on weekends). I am planning on doing an ad-hoc telescope setup at or near one of the walk locations to see what sort of interest or reaction I may get.
Is anyone else interested in joining me Monday night for this, or possibly on future Moonwalk nights? I think this is a great scheme the Council has organised, and it makes a fantastic opportunity to attract other new astro-enthusiasts.
Mike if this works out well then possibly down the track I might talk to you about getting some IIS stickers and flyers ??
I'll keep you all posted as to what happens.
