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Originally Posted by Menthu Rae
Hi guys,
New member here.
I live in Sydney, but FYI my mum owns a ~200 acre property (Horse Stud) several minutes north of Bucketty (Koolang Observatory). Accommodation on-site is available for 14 people, usually at a cost of $40/head per night...
If however there were a group of people (say 5+) who would be interested in using the property for astronomy purposes - I could probably arrange something with my mum for you to get a cheaper rate.  EDIT: If it were to be a continuous thing, i.e. every 2-3 months I could probably work out something even better... but let's see what the interest is first.
Site has dark skies, is in a bit of a valley but there is plenty of flat paddock available to set up equipment on, site has power, running water, kitchen w/ convection microwave, 2 ensuite bathrooms, TV & DVD, fans, column heater, BBQ, etc.
I will try to keep an eye on this thread but I have exams coming up. I will likely be heading up the end of november, beginning of december to try out my first proper scope, a Celestron Astromaster 90.   |
Hi Luke,
Welcome aboard!
Thanks for posting here, and we may well take you up on your offer. We can chat about it anyway.
Now, when you come up to visit, make sure to call into the current observing site at Mangrove Mountain, lovingly called the Pony Club. You will see a thread in this forum detailing the date(s) (around the New Moon) and there is a sticky thread with directions.
You will find a group of friendly people, with lots of knowledge to share, who will be only to glad to help you with your set up and best use of your new scope. Polar alignment etc. You try different eyepieces with your scope for example. And you'll be able to look through the various scopes if you wish too.
We are always happy to welcome new comers and help as we can. And I can guarantee you will be glad you did.
I look forward to meeting you then.
Good Luck with your exams !