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12 years 6 months ago #93677
by Seanie_Morris
Love it! : cheer:
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Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
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johnomahony wrote: they even converted a caravan Into to a bar for the event.
Love it! : cheer:
Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
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12 years 6 months ago #93694
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Looks like they love their Dobsonians down there. 
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12 years 6 months ago #93714
by johnomahony
To get to a dark site most people need to drive for 2 to 3 hours out of the cities so Dobs are a popular choice. I bought one myself for that reason.
The Lord giveth, the Revenue taketh away. (John 1:16)
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Replied by johnomahony on topic Re: South Pacific Star Party
Pikaia wrote: Looks like they love their Dobsonians down there.
To get to a dark site most people need to drive for 2 to 3 hours out of the cities so Dobs are a popular choice. I bought one myself for that reason.
The Lord giveth, the Revenue taketh away. (John 1:16)
www.flickr.com/photos/7703127@N07/
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12 years 6 months ago #93717
by dave_lillis
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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Dobs are the only way if you want big affordable aperture. How do you find the dob so far
Dave L. on facebook , See my images in flickr
Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)
Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go.
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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