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August 2019
Pro-Am Science Workshop with Mike Fitzgerald
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! In this first of a series of workshops Mike will cover: Basics of measurement in astronomy. The automation of measurement and the dawn of authentic research experiences for non-professionals. What can pro-ams / students / etc. contribute to science? The software you need. The unreasonable usefulness of Python. What do YOU think you might like to do? So what is this all about? Mt Burnett Observatory is hosting a special astronomy workshop day at…
Find out more »Deep Sky and Astrophotography Night
Subject to the weather on the day. Please keep an eye on your emails and Facebook closer to the time.
Find out more »September 2019
September Young Observers 2019
Young Observers is exclusive to Members Only. Please bring a plate of food along to share. Remember to dress appropriately for the cooler temperatures at night on the mountain and for the older Supernovae group a small red torch for outside work at the telescope is recommended if the weather is clear. Split times apply, so for the juniors (Novae, ages 4-9/10) we will start at 6:30pm - 7:15pm). The older juniors (Supernovae, ages 9/10-16) will run from 7:45pm -…
Find out more »Get to Know Your Telescope
Do you have a telescope but you're not sure how to use it? This session is designed to help absolute beginners get past those hurdles that might be stopping you from getting results. You might notice it is in the daytime, not night time - this is so we can all see what we are doing! Registration will open in August.
Find out more »AstroArts on MBO
This will be our first regular monthly meeting at MBO for the Astro Arts group. Bring along your latest project to work on or just drop in to see what others are doing and discuss possible creations in a supportive environment. BYO everything.
Find out more »Beginner Dobsonian Training
For new members, to get familiar with the Dobsonian telescopes we keep in dome, so you can get them out on a Friday night members night and use them yourselves. You will learn the names of all the parts, how to carry the telescope around safely, how to align the finderscopes and how to change eyepieces, as well as how to get them out and pack them away.
Find out more »Outreach Team Training
This is to be the first regular training night for Outreach team members. We have a lot to discuss about the future of Outreach activities so please try to be here if possible if you are currently active in outreach. If you are new to Outreach or are just curious you are welcome along, too. All Outreach members need to fill out the Outreach database survey about their interests and availability so we can update our database (thank you those…
Find out more »Deep Sky and Astrophotography Night
Subject to weather on the day. Please keep an eye on your email and Facebook closer to the time.
Find out more »October 2019
October Young Observers 2019
Young Observers is exclusive to Members Only. Please bring a plate of food along to share. Remember to dress appropriately for the cooler temperatures at night on the mountain and for the older Supernovae group a small red torch for outside work at the telescope is recommended if the weather is clear. Split times apply, so for the juniors (Novae, ages 4-9/10) we will start at 6:30pm - 7:15pm). The older juniors (Supernovae, ages 9/10-16) will run from 7:45pm -…
Find out more »November 2019
November Young Observers 2019
Young Observers is exclusive to Members Only. Please bring a plate of food along to share. Remember to dress appropriately for the cooler temperatures at night on the mountain and for the older Supernovae group a small red torch for outside work at the telescope is recommended if the weather is clear. Split times apply, so for the juniors (Novae, ages 4-9/10) we will start at 6:30pm - 7:15pm). The older juniors (Supernovae, ages 9/10-16) will run from 7:45pm -…
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