Melbourne IIS people get together - Feb 17

Dave47tuc (David) · #1 29-11-2006, 01:19 PM

Hi all,

To those living in or near Melbourne, South and East of Melbourne.
Many on IIS have asked for somewhere IIS people can get together and observe.

I’m happy to announce that the Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society (MPAS )
http://www.mpas.websyte.com.au/site.cfm?/mpas/
Have offered there observatory site located in the Briars historic site, Mount Martha.
About 15 mins South of Frankston.
It’s in the melway and ubd.
Very easy to get to on the Nepean highway Mount Martha.

We can get together anytime at the weekend when the sky is clear and full moon free.

Obviously the MPAS is looking for members and if you did join the observing field is open to you 24/7 that’s very good incentive.

The site has a viewing area with mains power. Toilet and tea and coffee facility.
A shed to set up computers. An 18” scope for people to use. A 12” and 8” Dob also.
Plenty of room for your own scope.

Any IIS member that would like to meet up there please pm me for my phone number so you can find out more.

Here is a photo of the bottom observing slab with us set up for viewing on the
26 November. The photo shows the 18” which is ready to use most nights.

So it’s up to you as IIS members to get together.

We can just meet any time around last quarter and new and first quarter Moons.
I’m normally there most weekends it’s clear.

I know it’s Christmas so most people are busy. But we can look at the 16th December as a first get together. This a normal viewing night for the MPAS anyway.

I look forward to meeting more local observers.

I put 3 more photo's from a Solar day then observing night we had. Can't find one of the main shed. Will get one asap.

Cheers.

Dave47tuc (David) · #2 01-12-2006, 02:17 PM

Hi All,

Here is a Map of the Briars area, showing you where the observing field is located.
Thanks john for the map

Dave47tuc (David) · #3 10-01-2007, 12:27 PM

Hi,
The next date for IIS Melbourne or Victoria members to catch up at the MPAS observatory site is February 17th Anytime after 7pm. See map above for directions.
PM me for any other information.

Cheers.

Quick pic of our last get together.

vespine · #4 11-01-2007, 12:17 PM

Cool! I've been really itching to get the scope out, I'll definitely be trying to make it out. Obviously I'll stay in touch here, is there anything else I need to do or i just rock up?
Also, what do people generally do? drive back in the small hours of the morning or sleep in a tent/car for a bit?

Dave47tuc (David) · #5 11-01-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vespine

Cool! I've been really itching to get the scope out, I'll definitely be trying to make it out. Obviously I'll stay in touch here, is there anything else I need to do or i just rock up?
Also, what do people generally do? drive back in the small hours of the morning or sleep in a tent/car for a bit?

Just rock up when you like after 7pm. Its up to you if you want to drive home. Most do. But if you live a long ways off. You can sleep over in your car or pitch a tent if you like. See you there if the weather is fine. I'm going up tonight for some viewing if the smoke stays away.

cristian abarca · #6 11-01-2007, 12:43 PM

I'll definitely be making this one.

Regards Cristian

danielsun · #7 11-01-2007, 05:17 PM

Well done Dave, at this stage the 17th is looking good for me!!
So hope to catch up with you and everyone then.

Rez · #8 12-01-2007, 08:18 AM

I'm a relatively new MPAS member and you really should do yourself a favour and come down!

The company is great, the facility is excellent and for those of you thinking of buying a scope then this is your opportunity to see many different types of telescope in action.

Hope to see you all there

Dave47tuc (David) · #9 01-02-2007, 06:47 PM

Hi,

Just a reminder about the 17th February. IIS get together.
At the MPAS Observatory shown on the map in the above post.

If people are interested we can put the BBQ on early say 6pm and have a meet and greet before dark. Just let me know if you interested in the BBQ. BYO food and drinks.
But there is tea and coffee on site.

Hope its clear and it would be great to see many of you there.

Cheers.

Starkler (Geoff) · #10 01-02-2007, 08:34 PM

I hope to be there

OneOfOne (Trevor) · #11 02-02-2007, 07:46 AM

I might have to put this on my list...at the moment it is getting a bit hard at home as we have just started on an extension, a room at the back of the house with a storage cupboard for the scope. Then I just have to take it out and walk out the back door rather than carrying it through the house onto the deck, down the stairs and up the back yard. Right now I have to be careful not to trip over bricks, planks of wood, holes, wheelbarrows and other tools.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #12 02-02-2007, 05:10 PM

Adding event to the Event Calendar. Good luck with it guys. Hope you get a great turnout.

mill (Martin) · #13 03-02-2007, 11:25 AM

I'll see if i can make it that day. Not bringing my son this time

Dave47tuc (David) · #14 03-02-2007, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

Adding event to the Event Calendar. Good luck with it guys. Hope you get a great turnout.

Thanks Paul.

Guy’s and Girls myself and Greg will put a sausage sizzle on for those who come down. Our shout!!

You bring the drinks.

Just need numbers for the BBQ. Reply to thread. BBQ between 6 and 7 pm.

Cheers.

mill (Martin) · #15 03-02-2007, 05:23 PM

Just had a word with the missus and it is ok for me to come.
Also comming to the bbq and will bring drinks.

Dave47tuc (David) · #16 07-02-2007, 04:53 PM

Hi All,

I would like to get some firm numbers for the 17th.
If you can just reply that you are coming along and will join in the BBQ.
We will be putting on a sausage sizzle for those coming.
You can byo BBQ food also.

If it’s raining the day is cancelled. But will go ahead if it’s partly cloudy.
We can still have a get together and BBQ as we have plenty of under cover facilities.

Let’s hope for fine weather. I will be there from 5.30 pm to get the BBQ ready etc.
Hope to see all local IIS people there.

cristian abarca · #17 07-02-2007, 06:14 PM

I'm definitely going and will be there by 6pm.

Regards Cristian

danielsun · #18 07-02-2007, 09:43 PM

No worries Dave i'm there and in for the feed, just let me know the $

OneOfOne (Trevor) · #19 08-02-2007, 09:19 AM

Unfortunately, I don't think I can make it. Our renovation has started, complete with big cupboard for storing the scope and bits, and we will be pulling up carpet, removing tacks and staples from the floor. Cleaning up the mess etc. Last weekend, I just headed to bed by 9.

Oh, plus my wife's teenage daughter is having a sleep over, so I don't want to miss out on the peace and quiet!

Dave47tuc (David) · #20 08-02-2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielsun

No worries Dave i'm there and in for the feed, just let me know the $

No need for $$ feeds on me and Greg

See you there Daniel.

Sorry to miss you there Trevor. Hope to see you in the future.