Any open lens nights?

[pike]

I was hoping someone might know of any upcoming events where people who may be interested in astronomy and about to select a telescope can go and try out a few different types of telescopes.

I really want to try some of the celestron telescopes that are sold in the Aus Geographic stores. I don't know if they are the best or not but from the features and what i understand of them they look pretty good.

Or if anyone would be willing for me to come and try their telescope it woudl be awesome.

[GeoffW1 (Geoff)]

Hi,

Where are you located Pike? Your profile does not show it.

Cheers

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Hi Pike.

YES. There are plenty of us who meet regularly and welcome anyone who wants to look at / through their scopes. Tonight is planned for such a meeting (weather dependent).

But where are you located, and how far are you willing to travel?

You can get an idea of where a few are by checking out the Star Parties ... Forum on here.

Hope to see you soon if you are near the "Pony Club"

[pike]

Thanks for the replies guys, i knew i had forgotten to do something and i guess that was update my profile. I'm in Sydney, near Ryde.

Unfortunately the pony club is a little far for me to travel on short notice, but maybe sometime soon when my schedule (other half) permits.

[Stu Ward]

There are several clubs in and around Sydney / Wollongong.
In my experience most astronomers are more than happy to experience their scopes. If you are ever down this way and want to see a goto dob just send me a message.

[GraemeT (Graeme)]

If you're quick, the AG shop at Hornsby had 30% off their Celestron floor stock yesterday, I guess until sold.

[deanm (Dean)]

I can see why AG @ Hornsby (or elsewhere) can afford 30% off: I saw a Celestron 6SE in an Adelaide AG outlet for $2999 yesterday - I bought one from the Oz distributor 18 months ago (before the Oz dollar bulked-up) for $1999 (30% less).

Dean