SkyWatch

matt · #1 31-05-2007, 06:14 PM

Hi guys.

Some of you will remember a short while ago I asked for advice on reference material for a TV segment I've been lucky enough to get involved with on the ABC.

Well, I'm happy to report that as of today I've now wrapped up my fourth segment on the show 'SkyWatch'.

It screens on ABC 2 (digital) every Monday night with host Glen Nagle and is part of a show called 'Australia Wide'.

Glen's a great guy who does terrific work out at the Deep Space Centre at Tidbinbilla and I feel very honoured to have been asked to get involved with this show.

My involvement at this stage is as a sort of 'roving reporter' and I am responsible for a little segment called "The Night Sky'.

It's a great opportunity and I am thrilled to be involved with this type of project.

What is equally exciting is the opportunity I'd like to extend to IceInSpace members to have their photographic work part of the show.

From time to time I will need to source astro pics of all sorts of objects to demonstrate 'on screen' the objects I am talking about.

I would really like to be able to show off some of the great work (fully credited, of course

) that so many of our members do to a TV audience, rather than always run with a NASA pic library shot or something else sourced from people I don't know.

So, I hope you don't mind if I get in touch via pm from time to time to ask if I can show off your images if they relate to a story I'm doing?

I'll also post a 'request for pics' thread as well in the General forum calling for submissions.

Mike, I hope that's OK?

Anyway. Just wanted to share the good news....for me... and potentially for you.

Regards

Matt

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #2 31-05-2007, 06:26 PM

Onya Matt!

I have loads of pics that you can put on the TV show!

They aren't any good but you can have them

1. My very 1st Mars
2. My very 1st 47Tuc
3. My best Saturn (an oldie but a goodie)

Seriously, congrats and enjoy the task. It sounds great

matt · #3 31-05-2007, 06:28 PM

Thanks, Ken.

I'm sure I can find a way to get No3 on screen

JethroB76 (Jeff) · #4 31-05-2007, 06:47 PM

There is a show on ABC in the afternoon where that one might get a run Ken

matt · #5 31-05-2007, 07:00 PM

OK.

I'll make my first request for an image.

I'd like a good Omega Centauri.

Please pm me.

Thanks

Ric · #6 31-05-2007, 09:19 PM

Excellent stuff Matt, that's great news.
I'm going to have to get one of those digital encoder thingy's for the tele. This is one show I don't want to miss.
Do the images have to be of a certain size?

Cheers

matt · #7 31-05-2007, 09:23 PM

Hi Ric.

Thanks for the kind wishes.

You can actually visit the ABC 2 website and search around and view past episides on-line. So no need to race out and buy a digital receiver, unless you want one

As far as the images go, I think it's best to submit them in high resolution. I'll check with the show's producer to see what the minimum specs are for TV and get back to you.

Cheers

stringscope (Ian) · #8 31-05-2007, 09:49 PM

Hey Matt, that sounds fantastic. I am off to the ABC web site. Cheers,

Ric · #9 31-05-2007, 09:50 PM

Hi Matt, I've been thinking about it for a while ABC2 has some great music shows that I want to see as well.

I have a luminescence image of Omega Centauri, I can send you a copy to have a look at.

I can picture you as the next Patrick Moore

Cheers

matt · #10 31-05-2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stringscope

Hey Matt, that sounds fantastic. I am off to the ABC web site. Cheers,

Hi Ian.

My first episode doesn't go to air until next week, but certainly check out past episodes.

Glen Nagle does a great job and is the real driving force behind the show.

Phil · #11 31-05-2007, 09:55 PM

Hi Matt PM sent. Great stuff can not wait to watch the show.
Well done mate.
Phil

matt · #12 31-05-2007, 09:57 PM

Cheers, Phil.

Have replied

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #13 31-05-2007, 10:10 PM

All my images are with the Toucam

Sorry Matt, I don't think even my best Omega Cent will cut the mustard for your needs.

matt · #14 31-05-2007, 10:15 PM

Don't worry, Ken.

Over the course of coming months we'll touch across a broad range of topics and that will include webcam astrophotography.

We'll talk about the ToUcam and what it's capable of - both planetary and DSO, and mate...take it from me I'll be calling on you for some of your great DSO shots with this humble little webcam

No doubt about it.

Cheers

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #15 31-05-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt

Don't worry, Ken.

Over the course of coming months we'll touch across a broad range of topics and that will include webcam astrophotography.

We'll talk about the ToUcam and what it's capable of - both planetary and DSO, and mate...take it from me I'll be calling on you for some of your great DSO shots with this humble little webcam

No doubt about it.

Cheers

Coooooooool !!!

I better get snapping away again when the sky clears

spearo (Frank) · #16 01-06-2007, 06:12 PM

Well done Matt,
You're welcome to use any of my shots, though i know there are better ones from other IIS members.
Most of the half decent ones are on www.frankbonneville.com
I can send you higher res too of course, with or without the usual signature/info i put at the bottom
best of luck
cheers
frank

iceman (Mike) · #17 01-06-2007, 07:06 PM

Great stuff Matt, a wonderful opportunity for you! Make the most of it!