In the local rag..(News Mail) 12th Jan. 2013

[asimov (John)]

Well, I like remaining somewhat obscure (I'm a loner when it comes to being under the stars) but this certainly won't hurt the art of planet imaging & astronomy in general I don't think. I want more people looking UP! And look up they will by the time I've finished with Bundaberg QLD lol!

[Larryp (Laurie)]

Good stuff, John! Great publicity for the hobby

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

Good on ya mate , good stuff , just 1 Q , where is the shaft and counter weights on the front page photo ? I take it thats a photo crop by the news paper ? hope so .. dangerous stuff otherwise .
Brian.

[asimov (John)]

It's a crop by the News Mail to fit the pic in yes. A shame they did this but obviously out of my control.

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

thought so , another prod at the un educated public .
Brian.

[asimov (John)]

Just be glad you can't read the article itself, Brian! They have called my Mars shot the MOON for gods sake! Out with the 240V CATTLE PROD!!

[Shark Bait (Stu)]

Originally Posted by asimov

Just be glad you can't read the article itself, Brian! They have called my Mars shot the MOON for gods sake! Out with the 240V CATTLE PROD!!

Well done on making the paper.

I wondered why you didn't provide a link. I can't quite read the text in your photo. I have just been surfing the net looking for the electronic version of this paper and can't find it.

[asimov (John)]

Nope, no 'electronic version' funnily enough.. I guess we are 'out in the sticks' here In Bundaberg still

[asimov (John)]

Should add guys, that even though they cocked the article up a tad (which was EXPECTED, right??) It's still good exposure for the hobby. I'm looking at the big picture

[gary]

Hi John,

Fantastic stuff. With your large color digital photos and the double page spread,
it is the most eye-catching article I have ever seen in a local paper showcasing
amateur astronomy.

Doug Gillett and the Bundaberg News have done a sterling job.

This type of thing definitely gets people excited.
A fabulous uplifting "good news" article.

However, I did note that not all the news is entirely good up your way (see below) -

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Well done John.

[MikeyB (Michael)]

Originally Posted by asimov

Nope, no 'electronic version' funnily enough.. I guess we are 'out in the sticks' here In Bundaberg still

The article will probably be online next week - it's apparently a popular regional topic: NewsMail results for search on "stargazing"

Heckuva meteor shower you had up that way last month! Nicola cleans up with meteor shower

[wavelandscott (Scott)]

That is great! Congratulations and well done...

[asimov (John)]

Cheers Jeanette!

Yes Gary..No rain as such but it's humid enough to almost feel like it is! 34C right now & still rising.

Thanks for that info MikeyB!

Thanks Scott.

[Rigel003 (Graeme)]

Wow - a double page spread! That's one for the wall of the pool room. It's onward and upwards from here.

[Dennis]

Congratulations John, you famous person! Just wait until the paparazzi start appearing on your door step. LOL!

What a great double page spread highlighting the quiet achievements of a dedicated amateur astronomer – top stuff!

Cheers

Dennis

[asimov (John)]

Yeah Graeme. I've got the room organized but still lacking the table lol.

Yes Dennis - FREE autographs going right now, but you'd better be quick mate! HAHA!

[mark3d]

Did NASA engineer that mount for you or what?

Congrats!

[StephenM (Stephen)]

Congratulations John! Looks like a great write-up!

Cheers,
Stephen

[Paul Haese]

Well done bud. You are looking fit and healthy. Nice to do public outreach, very rewarding a I reckon.