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19-08-2009, 08:53 PM
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Hi all
I've been 'lurking' on this forum for a couple of weeks and have 'dipped a toe in' a couple of times. I'm brand new at this astronomy thingy and have my 'L' plates very firmly attached.
I take it from your preferences for dark sky locations that most of you live southside.
I live in Murrumbateman, which has the potential to be fairly dark - when neighbours don't leave all their outside lights on.
I got my first scope last week, a 10" GSO Dob, and have had it out a couple of times (just in the yard) and had a couple of looks at Jupiter.
I hope to attend the CAS meeting tomorrow night and maybe learn a thing or two.
Cheers
Jonathan (Fossil)
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05-09-2009, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Fossil
Hi all
I've been 'lurking' on this forum for a couple of weeks and have 'dipped a toe in' a couple of times. I'm brand new at this astronomy thingy and have my 'L' plates very firmly attached.
I take it from your preferences for dark sky locations that most of you live southside.
I live in Murrumbateman, which has the potential to be fairly dark - when neighbours don't leave all their outside lights on.
I got my first scope last week, a 10" GSO Dob, and have had it out a couple of times (just in the yard) and had a couple of looks at Jupiter.
I hope to attend the CAS meeting tomorrow night and maybe learn a thing or two.
Cheers
Jonathan (Fossil)
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Hi Jonathon, I think we live all over, but southside is the gateway to some beaut mountainous dark sites out that side of town. When we finally all get together, welcome mate.
Baz.
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05-09-2009, 11:48 PM
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Speaking of which, guys, we have new moon coming up soon, shall we plan a night?
Alternatively, what do you all think about a daytime meeting one weekend at ASIGN Observatory. We can all have a chat, get to know each other, exchanges stories etc etc.
Baz.
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09-09-2009, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bloodhound31
Speaking of which, guys, we have new moon coming up soon, shall we plan a night?
Alternatively, what do you all think about a daytime meeting one weekend at ASIGN Observatory. We can all have a chat, get to know each other, exchanges stories etc etc.
Baz.
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I think this is a good idea.  I would be up for it if I can fit it around the kids various recreational activities. Any idea for day/time?
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09-09-2009, 01:40 PM
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How about we all meet at the coffee shop at the Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla either Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon?
Say....2PM?
Baz.
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09-09-2009, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bloodhound31
How about we all meet at the coffee shop at the Tracking Station at Tidbinbilla either Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon?
Say....2PM?
Baz.
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I can probably do Saturday mate.
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09-09-2009, 02:50 PM
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Sounds good mate. I will be there.
All others invited and welcome. Lets get to know each other as locals hey?
Baz.
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09-09-2009, 11:55 PM
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I might be able to put a brief appearance sometime after 2. I'll be down Tuggeranong way with a birthday party for 1 of my son's mates. I'd have to go early to get him.
Keith
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10-09-2009, 12:02 AM
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That's 3! We may even get some more...
Duncan
Keith
Baz
Any more? Come and meet up guys and girls!
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12-09-2009, 03:03 AM
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Why not go all out, I'm bringing my gear as well. Might wander up into them there mountains and do some wide field imaging, so bring you hiking boots.
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12-09-2009, 03:09 AM
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12-09-2009, 03:13 AM
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Well Im ready to learn Baz, seen your widefield images.
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12-09-2009, 03:15 AM
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I'll bring the gear and we shall see what happens...
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12-09-2009, 03:16 AM
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Saturday
Cool
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12-09-2009, 04:32 PM
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mate, just joined the GRDSC group
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12-09-2009, 04:57 PM
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mate, just joined the GRDSC group
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Yeh got ya mate and made you a moderator 
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12-09-2009, 06:01 PM
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Absolutely nothing happened mate. I was ther from 10 am this morning and just got home at 5:50 Pm this afternoon. I was pacing the floor in plain view all day with my name on my tag and my logo on my shirt. I am the front man there...hard to miss.... 
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13-09-2009, 12:16 AM
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Absolutely nothing happened mate. I was ther from 10 am this morning and just got home at 5:50 Pm this afternoon. I was pacing the floor in plain view all day with my name on my tag and my logo on my shirt. I am the front man there...hard to miss.... |
I believe you asked me if I was OK, was'nt looking at name tags just checking for lost souls in the shop.
So Baz ya did not take a break at 2pm and make your way to the coffee shop where we were sitting? Whats your logo? NASA or CDSS. 
Duncan you did not tell me Baz worked there? 
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13-09-2009, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by trick
I believe you asked me if I was OK, was'nt looking at name tags just checking for lost souls in the shop.
So Baz ya did not take a break at 2pm and make your way to the coffee shop where we were sitting? Whats your logo? NASA or CDSS.
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Arrrr matey, that's quite ok. Never mind. We will try again at a later date. 
It was a beautiful day out there and the patrons were asking lots of wonderful questions.
Next time dudes, next time, no worries!
Baz. 
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