New Sky&Space!

[Striker (Tony)]

Mike for President.....

"he payed me $20 to say that"

[iceman (Mike)]

I saw the current issue of S&S in the newsagent I walked past just then..

So it's out, go pick one up

Have checked a couple of newsagents here in Adelaide, not there as yet, mind you we are considered in the boonies here in Adelaide I think.

[Brendan]

Hey were is my copy, I subscribe and havn't see hide nor hair of it. Having said this its probably in my mail box.

[silvinator]

Got mine just yesterday so it's probably is in your mail box by now brendan!
Congratulations to all the forum members who got their pics in the gallery! Well done, I was so proud when I saw them
The magazine just keeps getting better. I really like the article about the makers of the argo navis, we definitely need to see more articles like that about local astronomy manufacturers and the like.
It's good to see the faces behind the articles too, I really like how they've included each writers pic at the beginning of the article.
All in all, it's going to be a colossal read, the cassini article looks like it's going to be well worth the wait! Enjoy folks

[Jonathan]

Exfso - got my copy from the newsagent at Big W in Cumberland Park today but it was the last one they had. Sorry mate! But that must mean there are copies in Adelaide somwhere.

Well done to everyone that got their pictures published, keep up the good work.

[Rodstar (Rod)]

I'm a subscriber, and I only got mine today (16th).

Absolutely fantastic..well done to all our talented astrophotographers. A bench mark has been set for coming editions.

BTW, who's putting in an entry in the astrophotography competition at the Wiruna Star Party? There are great prizes, I am reliably told.

Rodstar

[gaa_ian (Ian)]

I will have to check my PO box too
Lets see how long it takes to get to the most remote corner of Aust. ?
Its been a while since the last issue !
Well done to all, some great photos.
So Mike are they giving the forum such good publicity FOC?

[DougAdams]

Mine was in the PO BOX this morning.

[iceman (Mike)]

I had a good read through it last night, there's some good stuff in there, it's a good issue.

Both mags are light-on with respect to equipment reviews this time around, hopefully they'll have something in the next issue.

[Brendan]

I knew it, I knew it.

All I had to do was open my big mouth and complain and the astronomy gods would turn round and make me look like a spoilt child.

As Silvi and others suggested, my copy was poking out my mail box when i got home last night.

now I have something to do when its cloudy

[MiG]

What is the difference between S&S and AS&T? Obviously they are different magazines. I'm asking about quality and content differences.

[silvinator]

S&S is 100% local content, run, managed and printed in Australia right here in Sydney. AS&T is only about 40% aussie and NZ content with an australian publisher, still american based though. In terms of quality, both are good but AS&T has more pages but costs more (plus it has more ads). I'm liking the new S&S better than AS&T so far.

PS: I don't believe I've said hello and welcome to you Mig so, Hello and Welcome!

[Robby]

Rodstar,
I was keen to put in an entry or two for the Wiruna competition.
Problem is I have so many images, I can't decide which ones to enter.!! I know some of them are crap, but some are probably good enough.
Any ideas? Website is www.star-mate.com/images.htm
Cheers

[iceman (Mike)]

I thought you'd have to take the images while you're there? Maybe i'm wrong..

[Robby]

See http://www.asnsw.com/spsp/imagingcomp.htm
Images must be taken after March 2004, ie last SPSP. Sound like you Mike?
Cheers

[Vermin (Tom)]

Got mine today! It could have arrived yesterday but I wasn't able to collect it. Looking good Mike!

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks Tom!

And thanks Rob, yeh i'll enter my dob planetary images or my spectacular afocal shot of 47Tuc

I said to Don from Bintel, if they have a category specifically for non-tracking dob shots, I might have a chance of winning

[Dave]

Thanks for the comments .

Glad to see SKY & SPACE has arrived in most shops. One problem we have is that some newsagents only order 2 or 3 copies and they go the first or second day.

When someone comes in and sees it's not there, they assume it didn't come out yet. The best way is to subscribe.

I've just come back from a week around the Central Coast of NSW doing a lot of astro lectures, visiting schools, and holding viewings. One chap I met in Raymond Terrace has a terrific home built observatory (a modified garden shed in fact!) and has made a lot of equipment for his 12' scope..... including a system which talks to him and tells him if he's got the angles right etc!

I'm doing a story on him for an upcoming issue of the mag and want to start featuring amateurs like yourselves over the coming year/s. If you have a good story, and can get some good pics of yourself and your gear as well, then I'd be interested in hearing from you.

I'm looking for things like why you started in astronomy, what equip. you use, your experiences (good and bad), info about yourself, - things like that OK? This will not be a short overview. I'm looking at a feature story.

You can email me for some guidelines, but if replying in full, please keep your details brief - probably 1,000 words or less.. about the size of an A4 sheet. I'll look at the first ones in order as they come in but can't pormise everyone will get a go.. it depends on how interesting your story is.

All the best,

[gaa_ian (Ian)]

Good on you Dave ...I'm sure a few of us can come up with a few stories
On the S&S front, when is the Mag going to start coming out on a regular basis
Those of us who have been long time subscribers & seen the Mag come & Go & come back again, are pretty dissapointed at an issue being missed again !
While stories like Hyugens on Titan are big news, I dont think it warrants missing an issue for