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Feb 10, 2009 17:00:03 GMT
Post by markb on Feb 10, 2009 17:00:03 GMT
Hi folks I've been a fan of astronomy for many years and just recently I've decided to try and get involved and actually get out there and looking at the stars. A lot of websites I've been to recommend getting to know the sky and joining a local group to further your knowledge, meet like minded folk and see if you actually enjoy going out and doing it. Hopefully that's where you guys come in. I know you have your meetings at the start of the month and I'm looking forward to attending the next one, but are there any "watches" (I'm not sure of the exact term) going on between now and then that a newbie would be welcome to attend? Thanks in advance for your time and take it easy.
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Feb 10, 2009 20:12:04 GMT
Post by irishbloke on Feb 10, 2009 20:12:04 GMT
Greetings Mark,
Glad you chose us as like minds!!! ;D You may reconsider later. Yeah we do have observing sessions were we meet up and chat and look at the stars. There's stacks of different scopes on the go , so you should be able to see different types and see if you fancy one. Keep an eye on the forum for sessions and make sure folk know you're interested and they'll contact you.
Having just joined the club around 10 months ago, I'd say you'll not meet a friendly bunch. Hopefully I'll meet you at the next meeting.
Brian
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Feb 10, 2009 20:38:33 GMT
Post by stevie on Feb 10, 2009 20:38:33 GMT
er Brian, I think you've left a word out of your last sentence. Or have you? Mark, welcome to the website, and I hope to see you at the next meeting. Observing sessions are organised as often as possible, but, due to the generally poor weather conditions over recent times, they have been few and far between. All observing sessions are posted on the website, but often, not until a couple of hours beforehand. So keep monitoring the site regularly, especially on Fridays and Saturdays a week either side of new moon.
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Feb 12, 2009 10:45:14 GMT
Post by markb on Feb 12, 2009 10:45:14 GMT
Thanks for the response guys, I'll be sure to check the website when I can. I'm looking forward to the next meeting and will hopefully get chatting to you over the course of the night.
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Feb 17, 2009 16:12:59 GMT
Post by nemesis on Feb 17, 2009 16:12:59 GMT
Looking forward to meeting you, Mark. You'll be very welcome.
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