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Originally Posted by Scooter
... at the very least I am sure one of you fine folks could check my collimation
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Collimation IS our speciality!
Just to save any possible confusion, one very slight addition to the instructions Paul posted ....
" From Brisbane, head to Maleny, through Conondale and then right over the bridge at the Cambroon Caravan Park. (
Map here). Turn left at the T intersection, travel approx 1 Km to the next intersection -
which is a fork in the road, take the branch to the right - and Ron's is about 50 meter further on on the left number 7."
You can in fact see Ron's gate from the final fork, and it is the ONLY gate you can see from there.
This "sticky" thread at the top of the
Star Parties, Clubs & Observing Sessions page has a map, etc, to help clarify, if you haven't already seen it.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=8808
There's some other issues that I remember being unsure of myself the first time I went out to Ron's so to help anticipate your questions here's some answers first:
People usually start gathering mid afternoon, keep in mind if possible you want to be there well before sunset (5pm or so currently) to both avoid driving west directly into the sun - and to meet other people in daylight so we can all see each other! 
Re dinner - bring either something that you can cook up on Ron's BBQ which is what many do, or something you can microwave up for a hot meal. BYO coffee / coke / whatever your preferred beverage is also.
It can get quite cool at night so bring along warm clothes, as many layers as you feel may be required. Last month we got down to 6-7 degrees and keep in mind you're outside so wind and or dew can make it feel even cooler.
There's no charge as such as Ron is too much the gentleman, but since we all use Ron's power, water (Ron's on tank water only so don't plan on washing the car!
) there is a donations box floating around somewhere. A gold coin or 2 doesn't go astray.
Most of all, come join us for a great evening of observing and socialising!