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2009 July
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Saturn sets early in evening, rings almost edge-on, Jupiter rising high by midnight
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2009 August
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Started a telescope making project to construct new 'Dobsonian style' mounts for several members. results
here
A bright fireball (meteor) was seen by member Bill G. on the night of Aug 4th 2009. The event was also captured by an automated
meteor camera system located just outside of Mudgee (operated by Rob
McNaught , Siding Spring Observatory).
It took several seconds to travel about 50 degrees across the southern part of the sky, slicing past the Pointers (Alpha and Beta Centauri)
and the Southern Cross (Crux).
note: the circular marks mid-left of frame are reflections inside the camera lens caused by the Moon just out of field.
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26th August... 3 members of our group provided several telescopes for a school astronomy night held at Bush Rock Vineyard just outside of Rylstone. Over
100 kids, mums and dads enjoyed views of the Moon, Jupiter and deep sky objects under a beautiful clear sky. Thanks to all for a great night.
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Saturday 29th August
- IYA public telescope viewing night in Mudgee.
Includes: astro-presentation, astro-displays.
Location: on the green behind the St. John's church. Admission: free
* image of the night here
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2009 September
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Continue evening sidewalk nights on 25 or 26th (weather permitting).
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2009 October
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Orionid meteors 2nd - 7th.
Sidewalk nights on 23 or 24th (weather permitting).
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2009 November
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7 - 8th Mars crosses the Beehive cluster (M44) .
Sidewalk nights on 27 or 28th (weather permitting).
Moon and Jupiter well placed.
Interesting images of the Moon on a return flight from the USA.
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2009 December
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Sat 12th Observing and party at Mudgee Observatory. Have a Merry Christmas.
A perfect clear and steady sky was enjoyed by the group at the Christmas party, as well as a great BBQ and drinks.
Amazingly in the course of a couple of hours, 4 Iridium flares were seen by everyone there. Plenty of other satellites and meteors were seen, along with
fine views of Jupiter and Neptune through a Celestron 14". Many deep sky splendours were observed through a variety of other telescopes. A very
enjoyable night for all.
Many thanks to John and Patti for hosting the night at Mudgee
Observatory .
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2010 January
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Saturn's rings opening in morning sky.
Sidewalk nights on Fri 22nd or Sat 23rd (weather permitting).
Moon in the evening, Mars a bit later.
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2010 February
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Sidewalk nights on Fri 26th or Sat 27th (weather permitting).
Moon and Mars close together.
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2010 March
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Sidewalk nights on Fri 26th or Sat 27th (weather permitting).
Moon and Mars close together, Saturn a bit later.
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2010 April
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Sidewalk nights on Fri 23rd or Sat 24th (weather permitting).
Moon and Mars and Saturn well placed.
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2010 May
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Sidewalk nights on Fri 21st or Sat 22nd (weather permitting).
Moon and Mars and Saturn still well placed.
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2010 June
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Sidewalk nights on Fri 25th or Sat 26th (weather permitting).
Mars and Saturn set early, Moon still high up.
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2010 July
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2010 August
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2010 September
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2010 October
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2010 November
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2010 December
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