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Old 30-07-2010, 05:35 PM
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Randwick Girls High School Oval

Tuesday August 10th at 6pm Venus, Mars and Saturn
will be very close together in the Western Sky just after sunset. Mercury will be somewhat lower.

I intend on taking my scope to the oval. I know that that time and mid week may be difficult for some to join in but you are welcome all the same.

Enter via gate opposite the hospital. If bringing a scope turn left at the 3rd driveway between trees and domed building.
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Old 30-07-2010, 07:26 PM
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I'm interested in coming
don't have a scope though.
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Old 30-07-2010, 08:12 PM
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Hi Peter;

I'm also interested. Will see you there/then (weather permitting, I guess).

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Old 31-07-2010, 10:57 PM
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I'm in !
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Old 09-08-2010, 08:29 PM
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Nooo, Why 6pm.

When will the show end? I would not be able to make it until ~ 8ish

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Old 10-08-2010, 09:44 AM
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Cancelled Event

Having to cancel the viewing tonight due to the weather. I was originally planning a 6pm start so as to be able to see Mercury and the the trio slightly higher (Saturn, Venus and Mars). Around the 12th the New Moon joins in the stella dance. I'm happy to reschedule but realise the difficulty you have in getting to Randwick early enough to take advantage of the sunset event.

I am currently thinking Friday evening weather permitting of course.
Let me know what you think.

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Old 10-08-2010, 02:04 PM
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Pity, my gear's in the car. Can't make it Friday... will have to be end of the month.
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Old 10-08-2010, 06:43 PM
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Hi,

Yes, the seeing is a bit off tonight

Can't make Friday, sorry.

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Old 10-08-2010, 07:47 PM
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I'm cool with Friday at the moment, Might swing by after work and pick up the little one afterwards.

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Old 10-08-2010, 08:16 PM
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Old 11-08-2010, 01:22 AM
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friday should be good.
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Old 11-08-2010, 05:03 PM
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Weather permitting then Friday it is! I'll be set up by 6 p.m. on the oval feel free to come along and join us. I had some very disappointed students when Tuesday had to be cancelled. I'll do my best to get the message out to them. See you there. If for some reason we have to postpone again watch this space.
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Old 11-08-2010, 07:43 PM
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Do you guys mind if i sneak in? I have no scope to bring though.

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Old 11-08-2010, 08:46 PM
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Sounds good, I'll try to get along....
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Do you guys mind if i sneak in? I have no scope to bring though.

cheers
No scope, no worries. The students who come won't have a scope either.

Actually, if you like, the school has a great 8" dob donated by Geoff you might like to have a go with. Nothing like testing the water than by jumping in!

I'll be looking at bringing Odessius, and a pair of binos set up on a tripod- you'll be amazed how good binos are as astro-gear, even from the big smoke.
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Old 12-08-2010, 12:17 AM
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Cheers for that =)
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Old 13-08-2010, 11:14 PM
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I'd like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Alex, Peter and everyone who came tonight!

It was an absolute delight to look through your awesome scopes and a pleasure to listen to your insightful explainations! Thanks for organising, coming and bringing all your gear, enthusiasm and mateship!

Cheers !
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Old 14-08-2010, 07:12 AM
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It was a good night, thanks Peter for making the oval available, and thanks Alex for your ever-valuable tips and help tracking down globs....
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