Quote:
Originally Posted by el_draco
Polar alignment and tracking are gonna be a BEEEECH!  |
I don't believe in Equatorial mounts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave47tuc
Hi Sab,
Well you have come a long way haven't you! since we first met all those years ago when your parents introduced you to me at the local astronomical society meeting
Back then you showed me some of the best Deep Sky sketches I have ever seen. 
Still a very fond memory I have of you. 
I wish you and your family all the best on your move and may you enjoy better skies and the lifestyle your looking for.
David. |
David Mate! It's been a while! Appreciate the kind words, I really do. I've been wondering myself what you've been up to. I still remember our observing night with the guy with the big Obsession down at the Mornington Peninsula. Can't believe it's already been 7 odd years. I also remember asking some kid to hand me a 31 Nagler he was playing with way back at one of the Briars Observing nights. lol! As soon as I settle in, you will be coming up and we'll chuck some steaks, chops and wings on the Weber, crack open a slab and watch the moon rise over the water while we catch up. Ofcourse I'll take you out to the dark sky sites I have scouted out so make sure you bring your toys
Quote:
Originally Posted by BilliGoatsGruff
I think (don't quote me) that they don't like people mooring their houseboats in front of the Renmark Club. Not sure about the grass area across from the hotel though. Mum mentioned something about all the houseboats being moored at Jane Eliza where she normally takes her dog swimming, but I can't remember what exactly. It seems I'm cursed with a goldfish memory  Would be worth looking into though. |
I've heard that they allow houseboats to park for 48 hours or something to that effect at the wharf infront of the Hotel. Not sure about the Renmark Club. In any case, the club is a minute walk from the Hotel. Jane Eliza Landing is where the Liba Liba houseboats are based, familiar with the area, holidayed with them 4 times.
Quote:
Originally Posted by SkyWatch
Hi Sab,
Just noticed this thread, and I thought you might like to know that the Astronomical Society of SA has a sub-branch in the Riverland. Most of the members are based in Loxton, and one guy has an observatory at Wunkar, west of Loxton.
If you want to touch base, the coordinator is Tim Vivian, Ph: 0417 800 225
Email: riverland@assa.org.au
I think Tim runs the Loxton bakery- so a good contact to have!
All the best on your move.
- Dean |
Cheers Dean, I might check them out once I settle in. On paper Loxton looks like it's far at 40km, but I've done the trip and it takes surprisingly little time to get there. Cheers for no traffic and traffic lights!
Quote:
Originally Posted by raymo
Sorry to disillusion you PGC Hunter, but you can get done for drink
driving a houseboat.
raymo
|
I know, I'm no stranger to houseboats and am well aware of the drink driving rules. I also never suggested I was going to drink drive a vessel.
