New Sky&Space!

[Dave]

Hi gaa_ian

I guess it's a case of damned if you do .. damned if you don't. If we'd have run without including much of the latest Huygens info and pics I'm sure there would have been a cry of "why didn't you wait?"

[silvinator]

Hi Dave, this issue looks great and I have to say that the cassini/titan article was a great read. Well done. I have a suggestion that might solve the dilemma of whether not you should delay current issues and that is that you make the magazine monthly! Problem solved! Then we don't have to wait so long to get current news. Just a thought

[Dave]

Hi Silvie

Yes, that would solve the problem, and is on the agenda later on, but after such a massive re-structure (such as S & S has just gone through) there are limitations on what can be done immediately. A monthly mag looks good on the surface BUT, you've got to pay for the increased costs, AND survive.

You might get away with it for a short period but the people who own this magazine want to be around for a lot longer.... that's why we're all 'pacing it' until the time is right - even though we cop some flak from time to time about "missing issues' or "late arrivals".

I know it will all even out. Hey, just check out the forum comments from the guys who just had their pics printed. They're stoked. .. and that's what it's all about. Giving these 'little guys' a go. We want to be around to do it all again soooo, easy does it for awhile.

By the way, I'd like to do a profile on a lady amateur astronomer.. ...an 'astronomer-ette' if you will. The gals rarely, if ever, get into an astronomy magazine and I think it would be interesting.

Wanna be in it?

[silvinator]

Dave, I had a feeling you were going to say that about the monthly thing but I thought I'd bring it up for everyone else that was wondering too. That's understandable that you're all reluctant to take such a risk after such a big overhaul of the magazine. One little step at a time it is then. But I'm glad to hear it is on the agenda. I for one wouldn't mind putting in a bit more monetary support if it meant getting a monthly magazine.

Now about the profile, I would be honoured to be in the magazine. You're right, it's high time we see a few more pretty faces in the mag I think it would be very interesting indeed to read about other gals' experiences in the hobby.

And now for my party dance

[ving (David)]

go silvie!
you go girl!

thanks for poping in yet again dave
always a pleasure to hear whats happening

[Dave]

OK Silvie.. you're on - let's do it!

Email me when you are ready, there's no rush, and give me some info on yourself, your gear, etc. and we'll pop you on the front page... errr, maybe just inside OK?

(dave.reneke@skyandspace.com.au)

Thanks ving.. good to keep appearances where and when I can. You guys mean a lot to me because I know how tough it is just being an amateur astronomer and trying to come to grips with all that's happening.

[Striker (Tony)]

Yeah Dave...thanks again....Ring my manager if you want a star like me & Ving in your Magazine.....we are negotiable....well Ving is.

You say you want a Lady.....well it wouldn't be the first time I have worn a dress......I would have to say NO to the mini skirt....I draw my limits.....hehehe

[MiG]

Originally posted by iceman
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

I think ISO400 is a bit too much for your camera. Good excuse to get a DSLR and do some prime focus work

[Gordon]

Dear oh dear... just reading some of this thread and I feel rather ill. I seriously find some of the rantings from our diligent S&S member and forum jumper difficult to stomach!

[Vermin (Tom)]

Rantings?

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Please keep posts polite and civil.
Thank you.

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

That Dave Reneke is a real nasty piece of work, isn't he? Some of us might just have to keep him busy & out of trouble by writing some articles for his mag!