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Old 09-03-2008, 02:19 PM
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i figured i'd be kind enough and step aside and let paul get it.

age before beauty afterall
Or, was it really a question of Ponders' ahem, wisdom in getting there 1st:

"There is nothing to match the exuberance of youth...except, of course, wisdom and treachery."
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Old 09-03-2008, 03:04 PM
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At least it got used for the purpose it was installed for.......capturing some images
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Old 09-03-2008, 09:51 PM
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I was a Cambroon virgin last night and a newbie to this site as well and I had a great time. After nothing but cloud in the afternoon I was so happy to see the stars come out and I was able to see the heavens through some decent equipment for the first time, I think we timed it well by shutting down at 11.30 because the rain certainly set in for a while.

I met some very friendly and helpfull people. Thank you to all who let me view the night sky through their scopes especially Wes (a wealth of knowledge), along with Shaun & his son plus I enjoyed watching Jeanette's tv show.

Thank you to Ron for being so hospitable, I hope I didn't wake anyone when I left this morning.
I learnt quite a bit in that short time and look forward to the next evening. I just have to convince the wife that I really really really need a bigger scope.

Thanks again
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Old 10-03-2008, 12:01 AM
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A great turn-up with quite a few new comers weather was a bit topsy turvy, but ;lots of observing and imaging was done
Paul, Mark Coulthard plus father and son were the others you couldn't remember.
The Working Bee is OK with me if anyone want's to put in a concrete pad, there is four already, but plenty room for more and a bit more skyline now that the Cassurina tree is no more thanks Paul.
See you all in a month.
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Old 10-03-2008, 12:19 AM
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Sounds like a great night as usual, wish I could have made it!
Hope to catch up / meet you all again at Ron's next time around.
(Especially more Visual observers, to keep those imagers in their place!)


Keep an eye on the threads in the "Star Party" area so you know when Ron next throws the invitation open again.

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For the actual new moon weekend itself in April (Sat 5th/Sun 6th) some (many?) of us are going instead to an astro-event organised by Ron and a number of the Cambroon regular visitors - the Barambah Dark Sky Camp. Barambah is a REALLY dark sky site located NNW from Brisbane in the middle of nowhere. We were there in December and had a great weekend, this time around we've booked the facility from Saturday the 5th until Wednesday the 9th - that's a possible 4 nights of dark for those who are keen!

Everyone / anyone is welcome to attend, for as many nights as you like within that timeframe. Be aware that we have to hire the facility (which inc. dorm accomodation, well appointed kitchen, dining hall, etc) so it isn't a freebie to attend, but it certainly isn't expensive either!

I know many of the Cambroon regulars are going along, but for anyone else with an interest in Astronomy who want to know more, read about it here:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=28781
and
http://www.darkskycamp.org.au/index.shtml

If you do want to attend please complete your registration form as soon as possible.
(There's a number of people who have said they're coming but haven't registered yet, lease don't leave it until the last minute!)

Really do hope to see as many of you there as possible!

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