Alice springs astronomers?

[brian nordstrom (As avatar)]

Sorry , please dont get all hot under the collar .
20 degrees is hot and it does make it hard to sleep , so , if
you cant sleep ? ..
why not be out under the night sky ?
Brian .
Oh yea its hot here tonight and jupiter looks good .
Brian.

Originally Posted by Blue Skies

Hey, I wasn't doubting there was anyone in Darwin, I was doubting there was anyone in Alice Springs! I understand your problems with the wet, I mentioned that above. I was frustrated with the lack of response from the Alice area. Anyway, 'nuff said on the topic, as they say. The original questioner has his answer now and I know who to direct people to if they ask the same question again.

[geseidel (Gunter)]

The astronomical society here used to be very active until about 12 years ago. I used to be a member then but discontinued due to other commitments. I tried to rejoin for the last year - unsuccessfully - my communication reached them, but there was no response.
Alice Springs is a great place for astronomy even though lately we had problems with smoke from bush fires. I would love for interested people to get together again. The old fashioned club model seems to struggle though everywhere (legal organisatorial requirements, insurance etc). Maybe a loosely organized group based on email contacts, facebook or similar might work today. Anyone with ideas out there?

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

yep - just put a notice in the star parties thread of your willingness to be part of a group - and see what pans out

geoff