G'Day, Ric & Paul!
Another great night of seeing here in Coona'! i have to give a BIG thank you to John B. aka "ausastronomer" for invitining me down for what is turning out to be one of the best observation runs in my life! Also to Andrew aka "Hector" and Argo Navis' Gary K. for their sky tours. These guys and the other Aussie host have gone beyond the call of duty, again Thank you!
As many of you at this forum know allready, i am here in OZ scouting for a new observatory site. After 30 years of pushing 3-30 inch telescopes around the Northern Hemisphere i'm ready for a new project. The feel of Coonabarabran is just fine. A small town with everything just a short drive away is ideal for setting up a Down Under retreat/observatory. i can't believe all the domes on the way out of town toward Siding Springs! This truly is an Astro community!
be well, Lance aka "abellhunter"
http://www.anzaobservatory.com
is moving to the southern hemisphere, any comments or ideas?
humphreys@greencafe.com