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Tuesday 3rd January 2023
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By  Greg McCall

This is an article I found of a recent comparison of two very high-end Mounts I found interesting, so I'm bringing it to the attention of anyone interested. 

While I'm a Mach2 fan, I also think the 1000 HPS (& 2000HPS) looks like a great mount.

I can confirm what's said about the AP forums. Also, the


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Monday 14th November 2022
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By  Greg McCall

Check out this YouTube video explaining the vital weather patterns around Australia. It also mentioned a study based on real data that asked new questions that may enable scientists to improve weather modelling. 

The current modelling suggests better weather for Astronomy early in the new year, but the modelling may not be accurate

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Friday 11th November 2022
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By  Greg McCall

ESO Delegates Set the Stage

Exploring the Universe with ESO's Super Telescopes:

The 2022 Allison-Levick Lecture

 

Thursday 1 December 2022, 6pm - 7pm

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Wednesday 28th September 2022
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By  Greg McCall

Note that NSAS has various chat groups available to members. Chat groups provide an opportunity to ask questions or chat on various topics of interest. We currently host the following chat groups.

"General Discussion" - For chats on any topic not covered by other chat groups.

"Astro Tonight"

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Wednesday 28th September 2022
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By  Greg McCall

Note that MemberJungle has released a new app V2.0.15 for your mobile or tablet with "Misc bug fixes

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Monday 22nd August 2022
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By  Greg McCall

Please note that the MemberJungle support people have told us that the current version of the app is not supported on Android 13. We are releasing a new version soon that will support that version of Android.

Note that Android is the operating system used on mobile phones that are NOT APPLE. I understand that currently, only the Google

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Friday 12th August 2022
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By  Greg McCall
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Tuesday 28th June 2022
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By  Greg McCall

Take a look on the Documents

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Tuesday 21st June 2022
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By  Greg McCall
Marnie Ogg is looking for anyone interested in being a guide at Siding Spring in the AAT over the
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Sunday 5th June 2022
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By  Greg McCall

In the spirit of working together and sharing information in Australia, we are now uploading the ASNSW magazines to our library for NSAS members to read (members only so do not share these magazines).

Brisbane Astronomical Society also makes their newsletters available to read on their site so add them to your list of resources on Australian

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