Central Coast Observing - 8th December - Page 2

MortonH · #21 19-11-2007, 06:19 PM

Is the Pony Club different from Kulnura?

Where is it?

iceman (Mike) · #22 19-11-2007, 06:41 PM

Yes, it's a bit further south-west . You turn off towards mangrove mountain at the main intersection.

cahullian · #23 20-11-2007, 09:48 AM

Sounds like a good night. I have a friend from Canada and he is keen to have a look up at the great southern night sky before he heads back.

Gazz

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #24 20-11-2007, 10:22 AM

that would be great Gazz

so then, i need to set up a hedgehog slaughter area for you eh!

see what i can do

geoff

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #25 20-11-2007, 07:45 PM

At this stage I have the night off and will most likely be up the mountain.
If its at the pony club can someone help with the directions from Killarney vale.

Will be taking the LXD75 8"SN and the new Meade mySky to try it out.(although will try and give it a caning in Tassie this week i hope). All i need is the joining lead and then can drive the LXD from the mySky (i just love technology).

See you all soon

Arthur

Deeno · #26 20-11-2007, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

Could tell her Rod Stewart will be there (Geoff can you dress up and jump around and sing for a bit???) that might get me there?

Dunno 'bout Rod Stewart but, I reckon he would make a fair Santa.............

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #27 20-11-2007, 09:23 PM

I guess i could relax the belly enough to fill out a red suit

hair is the right length

i would just have to replace the "Ho, Ho, HO" bit with "Another beer, another beer, ANOTHER BEER" though

geoff

David · #28 20-11-2007, 09:31 PM

I hope to get to this on as long as I don't have another downturn in health.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #29 21-11-2007, 09:29 PM

Well,
A good clear dark sky, Beer, sticky date pud, what more do we need. Except, maybe some of those chicken wings that were there last time.mmmmmmmmmmm.
Count me in.

We may also have to perform some sort of sacrifice to the night to reduce that " howling" and " moaning" we heard from down the valley last visit as well....

Now I have my new scope, I am happier than the proverbial pig in a mud bog.

Cant wait to get together with you all again, and meet some more Central Coast Locals.

I hope someone else brings a Meade LX200 so I can ask a few questions.

Geoff No: 4.

Rodstar (Rod) · #30 21-11-2007, 10:06 PM

Geoff No. 4, we need to add Hedgehogs to the menu. You will understand the reference in the coming months assuming Gazz ever graces us with his presence again?!

As for the LX200, I would delighted to spend some time playing with her with you if you need any help. It will be like old times (I miss my old friend, now residing in QLD with Odlaw).

[1ponders] (Paul) · #31 21-11-2007, 10:12 PM

The sticky date pud will have to wait about 12 months until I'm able to ge there. Or you could come up to the Qld Astrofest in July. There will be plenty to go around

netwolf · #32 22-11-2007, 12:28 AM

I am tentatively in for the 8th, have made my application for the leave pass and will work on it over the coming weeks. I hope to convince my usual companions Kal and Apoman to come with.

Kal (Andrew) · #33 22-11-2007, 10:42 AM

I'll pencil it in, might bring along my big binos this time

maksutover · #34 22-11-2007, 01:56 PM

Hi guys!

Im really keen to come along this time and meet some of you guys! Also i havnt been under a dark sky for years!! Are there any goers from sydney, in perticular from the south or st george area? I have transport but need guidance :>

iceman (Mike) · #35 22-11-2007, 02:20 PM

I'll put a full map up soon. It's very easy to find.

Rodstar (Rod) · #36 22-11-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

I'll put a full map up soon. It's very easy to find.

Not quite so easy in the dark....a map sounds good for the uninitiated.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #37 22-11-2007, 08:46 PM

follow the map till you go past the RED buckets - then turn around

geoff

Rodstar (Rod) · #38 22-11-2007, 08:50 PM

That's exactly what I said to Ausastronomer last time, and he found us eventually!

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #39 22-11-2007, 09:59 PM

Here is some short directions that may help getting to Mangrove Mtn Pony Club.

Keep an eye out for Ironbark Rd on your left coming down Wisemans Ferry Rd. then slow down....
Just passed Ironbark Rd ( approx. 200 mtrs on your right) , there will be a driveway on the right hand side near a field.
Drive up the driveway and into the field through some gates on your left as you drive up the driveway.

I kept it basic....Hope this helps anyone wanting to come along.

Geoff # 4.

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cahullian · #40 23-11-2007, 09:31 AM

I have about a dozen Hedgehogs so far Geoff, but I might need to get a few more by the sounds of things there are quite a few people going.

Gazz