I spent last weekend at the annual SPSP (South Pacific Star Party) hosted by the Astronomical Society of New South Wales (ASNSW) at Wiruna (near Ilford). While the evenings were "brisk" in temperature, I had a grand time.
This was my fourth SPSP event and if I can help it, it will not be my last. The wonderful people and the large variety of telescopes combined with great southern hemisphere dark skies were quite nice.
I took my 12.5 inch Discovery Dob with Argo Navis and had an enjoyable evening under the stars with old friends and new. Scopes near me varied from 8 inches in size to a 20 inch SDM (Obsession style) custom made scope (amazing views). The observing field was a nice mix of experienced salts and people attending their first star party.
I strongly encourage anyone who can to make it down under to next years event.
This was my fourth SPSP event and if I can help it, it will not be my last. The wonderful people and the large variety of telescopes combined with great southern hemisphere dark skies were quite nice.
I took my 12.5 inch Discovery Dob with Argo Navis and had an enjoyable evening under the stars with old friends and new. Scopes near me varied from 8 inches in size to a 20 inch SDM (Obsession style) custom made scope (amazing views). The observing field was a nice mix of experienced salts and people attending their first star party.
I strongly encourage anyone who can to make it down under to next years event.
