MPAS on Friday and Saturday

DJDD · #1 06-09-2007, 09:11 AM

Hi all,

Just wondering if the MPAS Public Viewing night is on this Friday?
Also, is anyone heading down there on Saturday night?

I would like to have a look through some telescopes and discuss their pros and cons before I spend my money. Also, I thought I would try out some photography from a dark site.

thanks,
DJDD

Starkler (Geoff) · #2 06-09-2007, 10:38 AM

You might want to send a pm to dave47tuc.

DJDD · #3 06-09-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Starkler

You might want to send a pm to dave47tuc.

thanks.

DJDD

Dave47tuc (David) · #4 06-09-2007, 12:49 PM

Hi,
Public viewing nights at the Briars historic park are held on the first friday night of each month.

But we have spoken DJDD

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Originally Posted by DJDD

Hi all,

Just wondering if the MPAS Public Viewing night is on this Friday?
Also, is anyone heading down there on Saturday night?

I would like to have a look through some telescopes and discuss their pros and cons before I spend my money. Also, I thought I would try out some photography from a dark site.

thanks,
DJDD

DJDD · #5 06-09-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave47tuc

Hi,
Public viewing nights at the Briars historic park are held on the first friday night of each month.

But we have spoken DJDD

We have!

so, the public night is this Friday night. I should book.

i wonder how busy it gets- is it likely I would have time to chat about the telescopes (pros, cons) and pose other equipment questions or is it pretty hectic with everyone being badgered by the public?

I might thwn only need one night, although I suspect taking photos with my camera may be a bit difficult on a public viewing night.

cheers,
DJDD

Louwai (Bryan) · #6 06-09-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DJDD

We have!

so, the public night is this Friday night. I should book.

i wonder how busy it gets- is it likely I would have time to chat about the telescopes (pros, cons) and pose other equipment questions or is it pretty hectic with everyone being badgered by the public?

I might thwn only need one night, although I suspect taking photos with my camera may be a bit difficult on a public viewing night.

cheers,
DJDD

I was there last Friday night & I reckon it was a good turnout.
Must have been a good 25 to 30 visitors.

I will be there tomorrow night. Am happy to discuss as much as you like.
I'm sure others will as well.
You know how men like to discuss the quality of their equipment...........

DJDD · #7 06-09-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Louwai

I was there last Friday night & I reckon it was a good turnout.
Must have been a good 25 to 30 visitors.

So there was a public night last friday, as well?

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I will be there tomorrow night. Am happy to discuss as much as you like.
I'm sure others will as well.

great- i should attend the public night, then.

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You know how men like to discuss the quality of their equipment...........

thanks for the reply.

cheers,
DJDD

Dave47tuc (David) · #8 06-09-2007, 06:37 PM

All,
Have a look at this web page for all information on the public nights.
http://www.mpas.asn.au/PVN.htm

Sometimes well over 100 people attend.

The web page above will have all the details. If it's not so busy you can get to look through a scope more often. All MPAS members and IIS members who are there will help.

So this 7th of Sep. Friday night is a public night. Weather looks promising.

Some members will be there Saturday night if it's clear also. This night will give you more insight to telescopes etc. Public nights can be hectic.

I can not be there Friday as it's my sons cricket sign up night.

Will be there Saturday if weather is fine.