Who are members in an astronomy club ? - Page 2

Babalyon 5 · #21 17-04-2008, 08:12 AM

Im a member of ASSA(Astronomical Society of Sth Aust) and like others, a member in a few online communities.

The help and support from these is priceless, especially if your into more than just casual observing.

Kal (Andrew) · #22 17-04-2008, 12:12 PM

I'm a member of ASNSW. Not overly active but I don't mind the small fee which helps to support the community.

gaa_ian (Ian) · #23 17-04-2008, 09:39 PM

I am El- presidente and Co founder of Gove Amateur Astronomers.
A very satisfying experience and one I would recomend to any astronomer who loves doing public outreach astronomy.
Make sure you have an understanding partner though !

rider · #24 24-04-2008, 12:47 PM

My wife an I thought about joining a local club, but decided that we wanted to look at stars, not go to meetings.
We just want to step outside on to the patio when conditions are good.

Also regular mothly viewing nights (also known as "100% cloud cover nights") means lugging heavy scopes to a site that is as light poluted as my backyard, but is not as convenient. So "Ice In Space" is our club.

My wife has met the local club members, (they turned up to the same restaraunt balcony as her to view the lunar eclipse last year) and they seem like a good bunch (as would be expected from people diserning enough to own cellestial based optical equipment)

rider

ving (David) · #25 24-04-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrB

I was a "lurker" member of MAS for two years before it got incorporated into ASWA some time back, never bothered since. Not really a club sort of person.

you came to MAS meets? i am guessing what turned you off was the travel from perth! LOL

just kidding

Geoff45 (Geoff) · #26 24-04-2008, 03:54 PM

I'm a member of ASNSW. I go down to Wiruna every new moon for 2-4 days. There are usually 20-30 people there, so even if it's cloudy, there is plenty of opportunity to get on the red and/or socialise. Also I get to look through some big scopes (17" and 25") while my autoguider is chugging away. There are also two meetings a month at Epping around full moon. I pick and choose which to attend, but probably get around to 50%+. Living 10min away from the meeting hall helps. We've had some good and varied speakers, including the Iceman.
Geoff

MrB (Simon) · #27 25-04-2008, 05:55 PM

Lol ving, wondered as I typed if there might have been another MAS

Stevo69 · #28 29-04-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Robinson

I used to be many many many moons ago , but other interests (like chasing girls , uni and work (shiftwork) got in the way .

Same with me Ian, I was a member of the ASV throughout the 1980's. It put me in good company with many great people, until many of life's distractions got in the way (girls, cars, jobs, families - not necessarily in that order.) I may join up to a club again soon. I just need to pick which one. Snake Valley is within spitting distance, but perhaps I wouldn't mind getting together informally with a small group in my area a little later in the year (Sunbury/Woodend/Kyneton etc)??

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Originally Posted by rider

My wife an I thought about joining a local club, but decided that we wanted to look at stars, not go to meetings.

Yes I agree, unfortunately, meetings, AGM's committees etc etc, are all a part of a club eventually, and I have been involved at that level. But you are correct, a club or just an informal group of friends getting together for with their scope, some observing, a chat, a catch-up, perhaps a quite drink. Now that's an observing session!

rider · #29 30-04-2008, 03:27 PM

[quote=Stevo69;320957] I wouldn't mind getting together informally with a small group in my area a little later in the year (Sunbury/Woodend/Kyneton etc)??

I used to live in Kyneton. Using a telescope on a winter night in Kyneton would mean going outside. - not something to be undertaken lightly. I distinctly remember it as being cold enough to make a 6 inch scope shrink to a 3 inch. (and that was before I took up astronomy, boom-boom)

(now I'm in Brisvegas - ah, Queensland, rainy one night, cloudy the next)

rider

Stevo69 · #30 02-05-2008, 02:06 PM

Yes, I know Kyneton well. I have always known it as a windy and cold place in Victoria, or except to Ballarat

Sorry Erick, (joking).

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Originally Posted by rider

I distinctly remember it as being cold enough to make a 6 inch scope shrink to a 3 inch.

aperture shrinkage??? ouch

Rodstar (Rod) · #31 02-05-2008, 07:09 PM

I am hoping to have my application to the ASNSW accepted in the coming days.....I applied at SPSP this year after having a thoroughly enjoyable time....I have been putting it off for ages, but in the end I came to the view that it is worthwhile to support the state organisation.

Also, I would like to get to Wiruna between SPSP's, and get to know some of the other visual observers in the ASNSW.

alan meehan (Alan) · #32 02-05-2008, 07:51 PM

iam a member of the newcastle astronomy society as featured in this months club section of aust sky &telescope have been amember since it started we have a great lot of members who all enjoy this hobby and has allowed us to meet many other s who share this interest .we have viewing evenings once a month and its always good to see members of the public coming and enjoying the views.being in a club helps us come together and enjoy this amazing hobby,
clear skies alan

badchap · #33 02-05-2008, 09:16 PM

Mpas

Ian Robinson · #34 02-05-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alan meehan

iam a member of the newcastle astronomy society as featured in this months club section of aust sky &telescope have been amember since it started we have a great lot of members who all enjoy this hobby and has allowed us to meet many other s who share this interest .we have viewing evenings once a month and its always good to see members of the public coming and enjoying the views.being in a club helps us come together and enjoy this amazing hobby,
clear skies alan

Is Australia growing .... there is no way Maryland is 74km from Gateshead ....

Does your mob still meet at the Physics Laboratory Building at Callaghan ?

Starkler (Geoff) · #35 06-05-2008, 10:05 PM

After making use of the MPAS facilities at the Briars over a period of time, I thought I'd do the right thing and join up

Outbackmanyep · #36 06-05-2008, 11:53 PM

I am currently Vice President of possibly the longest sounding Astronomy club in NSW and possibly Australia.....

"University of New England and Northern Tablelands Astronomical Society" (U.N.E.N.T.A.S.)

Orion · #37 08-05-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Robinson

Is Australia growing .... there is no way Maryland is 74km from Gateshead ....

Does your mob still meet at the Physics Laboratory Building at Callaghan ?

Here is all the info you need Ian. This link will take you to our site.http://www.nas.org.au/
It will be nice to meet you at the next meeting.

AstroJunk (Jonathan) · #38 10-05-2008, 12:05 AM

You are spoilt for choice in Brisbane - several fantastic clubs, all with great members and all with slightly different biases. I'm on the council of the AAQ, and even though we do some pretty serious scientific projects, our meetings are an absolute riot - It's the Queensland way!

So get involved with at least one of the clubs if you can. Just come along to a meeting and say hi. We all welcome guests and there is no need to commit untill you find the place for you.

Ian Robinson · #39 10-05-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Orion

Here is all the info you need Ian. This link will take you to our site.http://www.nas.org.au/
It will be nice to meet you at the next meeting.

Maybe .... we'll see , that looks like a Friday night.

Haven't settled on my subject this coming trimester in the masters yet.