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09-11-2007, 06:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
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Maidenwell Astronomy Course
Hello, just found this great site.
A quick question - has anyone done the Maidenwell Astronomy Course? I have loads of books, star charts, etc etc but I would like a little basic guidance, particularly how to start finding my way around the sky!
I have my trusty 10x50 Binoculars, and Skywatcher 90mm Refractor, and have just recently bought a Meade LX90 8" with Auto Star.
Thank you.
Xina
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09-11-2007, 07:55 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Hi Xina
Welcome to IceInSpace!
I haven’t taken the Maidenwell Astronomy Course, but I think that the Maidenwell Astronomy Observatory is owned and operated by Jim Barclay. I have only met Jim a couple of times, several years ago, when he lived in Brisbane.
I understand that Jim has a long association with SE Qld astronomy clubs and during that time, has always been committed to educating the public about astronomy, so I would expect the courses to have good material as Jim is very knowledgeable. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help that that!
Cheers
Dennis
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09-11-2007, 08:27 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
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hi Xina, Just a welcome from me! Hope you enjoy your time here at IceInSpace!
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09-11-2007, 09:48 PM
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Quietly watching
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Yarra Junction
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a big welcome, youre geared up to go it seems, you will find lots of helpfull advice from all here.
look forward to you letting us know how it goes
cant say ive done the course though, you may find a club in your area that could help you around the sky too.
Cheers AL
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09-11-2007, 09:56 PM
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Support your local RFS
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wamboin NSW
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Hi Xina and welcome to IIS. there are a lot of knowledgable people so ask plenty of quesions as well.
Cheers
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10-11-2007, 02:43 PM
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Who knows
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Blackwood South Australia
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Xina,
I know Jim really well and he provides a comprehensive course. With course materials. Worth your while. Jim is a good teacher.
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10-11-2007, 03:24 PM
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Country living & viewing
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Armidale
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Welcome Xina
I don't know anything about the course you are looking at.
There are a number of courses available on line up to a PhD if your that keen.
An example is at http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/mathphy...tificate.shtml
Good luck exploring the education options.
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10-11-2007, 04:49 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 11
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Thank you for all your replies! I have had a couple of emails from James Barclay and he does seem very helpful. I just wanted to see if anyone had actually done the course.
As for asking questions, oh dear there are so many I don't know where to begin. Think it's back to the research.
Thanks again.
Xina
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19-11-2007, 09:58 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: KINGAROY QLD. AUSTRALIA
Posts: 4
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Xina, my wife and I did the course with James 2 years ago,and we highly recommend it. The course(then) was an all day theory lesson in the Maidenwell Hall, followed by the "practical" at night, in the grounds of the Maidenwell Observatory, with Jim helping those with scopes,to set them up. DENIS
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