Macarthur Astronomical Society are on the front page as well as pages 3 & 4 of the Macarthur Advertiser newspaper today, with a public announcement released to finally outline our plan to build an astronomical observatory complex within the old North Cliff Mine site inside the brand new Dharawal National Park south of Sydney. A very big thanks must go to Jeff McGill, the Editor, for his fantastic editorial. He recognises the potential for this project, and the way it will expose the local community to both the wonders of what we see above us as well as its potential to excite up and coming young scientists to follow this path for the future benefit of all.
Please take the following link to a three-page PDF, as it is too large to upload here on IIS:
Thanks fellas Yep - serious negotiations commence shortly. Our proposal is nearly complete - and very comprehensive. If it does end up being built, it will be an incredible facility, with 6.7m and 3.5m domes, high-end visual and photographic systems, accommodation overlooking the dam and plenty of piers for members to use. It isn't a short term project, but we'll keep you informed as we progress. Thanks for the support!
All the best of luck with this indeed, Mac Astro Soc! You are in good hands with Chris at the helm. Wind to your back Chris with the negotiations.
Thanks so much Alexander! We were privileged to be able to show you some of what we are when you came and presented. When the facility is up and running, I'd dearly like to be able to ask you to come show and teach members of the public your art again.
I have not forgotten how I was received that night by yourselves. My son kept the beanie you gave me for himself I've now gone and lost it . And the mugs make a regular appearance at work (I work from home ).
I have not forgotten how I was received that night by yourselves. My son kept the beanie you gave me for himself I've now gone and lost it . And the mugs make a regular appearance at work (I work from home ).
MAS is very lucky to have people of this calibre....A big thank you to Chris, Roger, Tony & Trevor..With this sort of enthusiasm, the observatory is as good as built!
MAS is very lucky to have people of this calibre....A big thank you to Chris, Roger, Tony & Trevor..With this sought of enthusiasm, the observatory is as good as built!
Indeed John. There is a dedicated team behind this who share this vision. With the proper momentum we have a great chance of bringing this to fruition.
Thanks fellas Yep - serious negotiations commence shortly. Our proposal is nearly complete - and very comprehensive. If it does end up being built, it will be an incredible facility, with 6.7m and 3.5m domes, high-end visual and photographic systems, accommodation overlooking the dam and plenty of piers for members to use. It isn't a short term project, but we'll keep you informed as we progress. Thanks for the support!
Macarthur Astronomical Society are on the front page as well as pages 3 & 4 of the Macarthur Advertiser newspaper today, with a public announcement released to finally outline our plan to build an astronomical observatory complex within the old North Cliff Mine site inside the brand new Dharawal National Park south of Sydney. A very big thanks must go to Jeff McGill, the Editor, for his fantastic editorial. He recognises the potential for this project, and the way it will expose the local community to both the wonders of what we see above us as well as its potential to excite up and coming young scientists to follow this path for the future benefit of all.
Please take the following link to a three-page PDF, as it is too large to upload here on IIS:
Chris this link just locks up my computer
It downloads 1.43 of 1.76mb and then just stops
I have updated the latest Adobe reader 9.5 and it still locks up.
To get out of the page I have to close down my computer
Cheers
Ron right click the link and select save as then open it from the saved location. If you are trying to open the PDF in your web browser that could be the problem.
Ron right click the link and select save as then open it from the saved location. If you are trying to open the PDF in your web browser that could be the problem.
Yep - serious negotiations commence shortly. Our proposal is nearly complete - and very comprehensive. If it does end up being built, it will be an incredible facility, with 6.7m and 3.5m domes, high-end visual and photographic systems, accommodation overlooking the dam and plenty of piers for members to use. It isn't a short term project, but we'll keep you informed as we progress. Thanks for the support! 
. And the mugs make a regular appearance at work (I work from home 
...where do we sign up? 
,worked a treat
