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11-04-2010, 06:22 PM
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Astrolounge
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: monbulk-vic
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Melb Eastern Suburbs Get Together
hi guys, as some would know l live in the Dandenong Ranges in Melbournes east, l have access to a couple of properties owned by friends that although are not snake valley dark would get us away from any major light pollution. l am looking for any interest from those in the area, although of course this is not to say that anyone could not join in, that may be in need of a darker site from which to view or image.
if interest is shown l will approach some people and see if we can arrange regular get togethers, the area l am talking about is about a 15 min drive from Ferntree Gully and the same from Lilydale.
please PM with any interest and maybe a ph no and l will keep in touch and let everyone know how it is progressing, thank you Mick.
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11-04-2010, 06:44 PM
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Like to learn
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: melbourne
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Mate, I'm there !!!!  I live next to Ferntree gully so it;s easy.
Very interested.
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11-04-2010, 08:32 PM
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Starcatcher
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gerringong
Posts: 8,548
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I might come across town for a get together with dark skies to the East.
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11-04-2010, 08:53 PM
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Astrolounge
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: monbulk-vic
Posts: 2,010
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good on ya Eric. l actually drove back from Bacchus Marsh this morning, 1hr20min from there to my place.
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11-04-2010, 09:13 PM
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sword collector
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Mount Evelyn
Posts: 2,925
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I am in 
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11-04-2010, 09:17 PM
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Astrolounge
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: monbulk-vic
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good one Martin, will get in touch as things progress.
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15-04-2010, 02:17 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Ringwood East, VIC
Posts: 44
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I am interested. Add me to the list.
Dale
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15-04-2010, 04:15 PM
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amateur
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Mt Waverley, VIC
Posts: 7,108
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I am interested as well.
Usually I go to Johns Hill (public lookout), it is adequate ...
However, if others are going some place else nearby, I would like to join, especially if power is available (and no cars with couples expecting to have some privacy, only to find me lurking in the dark by a huge white pipe... :-) )
Last edited by bojan; 15-04-2010 at 04:38 PM.
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15-04-2010, 04:28 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Melbourne Vic
Posts: 290
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I would be interested too. I'm only about 25 mins from Ferntree Gully
Cristian
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15-04-2010, 04:42 PM
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daniel
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Macedon shire, Australia
Posts: 3,427
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Mick -i will bring my 6" refractor & try out the binoviewer of yours if you don't mind  , i have a set of ep's with which to use it
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16-04-2010, 01:39 PM
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SDM Convert
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 582
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I used to live in Roweville.... Does that count
I have a mate in Roweville, with a 16" Dob but he's not on IIS. Is it OK if I let him know?????
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16-04-2010, 01:53 PM
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No obs, raising Harrison
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 796
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Could be interested if dwarf refractors are allowed
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16-04-2010, 03:05 PM
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Starcatcher
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gerringong
Posts: 8,548
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Louwai
I used to live in Roweville.... Does that count
I have a mate in Roweville, with a 16" Dob but he's not on IIS. Is it OK if I let him know?????
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Absolutely, says Eric who is not in charge!. I've been trying to get Alan out for yonks! Even without his scope, the man needs observing time!
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16-04-2010, 03:05 PM
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Starcatcher
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gerringong
Posts: 8,548
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goober
Could be interested if dwarf refractors are allowed |
I can bring a footstool?
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16-04-2010, 03:08 PM
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Certified Village Idiot
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Mexico city (Melb), Australia
Posts: 2,359
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Count me in.
Errr as long as you arrange the weather to be nice.
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16-04-2010, 03:09 PM
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daniel
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Macedon shire, Australia
Posts: 3,427
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a footstool  , i've got 2 picnic rugs with ruuber backing so we don't get wet  
can someone bring a hacksaw so i can chop 8cm off the refractor
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16-04-2010, 03:19 PM
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Starcatcher
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gerringong
Posts: 8,548
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dannat
a footstool , |
didn't you say dwarf with refractor?
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16-04-2010, 04:02 PM
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SDM Convert
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by erick
Absolutely, says Eric who is not in charge!. I've been trying to get Alan out for yonks! Even without his scope, the man needs observing time!
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Last time I spoke to him Eric, he was toying with the idea of building a 12" Bino.....
So I put him in contact with Phil Watson. I understand Phil has passed on all his info regarding the 10" Bino he built.
(the one we enjoyed at SV camp a few yrs back)
I received a quick msg from Allan on Facebook when I published the photos of the new 20", but haven't heard from him since then.....
Not too long ago he lost a close member of the family which knocked him & Tara quite badly. But I believe they've both moved on well.
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16-04-2010, 06:15 PM
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amateur
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Mt Waverley, VIC
Posts: 7,108
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I will be on Johns Hill tonight..
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17-04-2010, 01:01 PM
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Starcatcher
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gerringong
Posts: 8,548
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Louwai
Not too long ago he lost a close member of the family which knocked him & Tara quite badly. But I believe they've both moved on well.
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Yes they have. I've seen them briefly since.
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