[Glenn Dawes]

Hi guys,

About a year ago Peter Northfield, Ken Wallace and myself did an interview with a reporter from the ABC (every word was faithfully recorded – even the mistakes!). We hadn’t heard anything since, until yesterday I got a call saying it will be on ABC National Radio’s ‘360’ program tomorrow (Saturday 17th) at 2pm Eastern Summer time.

From what I can remember of the discussion it started with our astronomy yearbook, but soon evolved into a general round table on just about every facet of amateur astronomy in Australia, including IYA2009, IIS, public education, astro societies, equipment suppliers and observing in general. She was particularly taken with the extraordinary images taken by fellow enthusiasts, such as those in Astronomy 2009. The reporter also enjoyed talking with Lesley Wallace about the life of an amateur’s spouse. I believe other people in the astro community were also interviewed for the programme. Of course, the bottom line is, I have no idea what will eventually go to air! All I hope is for a good plug for our hobby!

For those wishing to listen, ABC National radio’s frequency varies from area to area (in both AM and FM), but it can be listened to live from their website. Also it is likely to be downloadable from their website from next week.

Regards

Glenn