Astrocamp Wrap-up

Members of GAA who attended our first Astrocamp for 2007 would attest to the great time had by all.
At a location close to the Giddy river, just far enough from the light intrusion of the town & plant, clear skies were enjoyed on Friday & Saturday night the 20th & 21st of April.

The cool evening's of the gathering dry season made for a very good astrocamp, the deep sky delights of the constellations Centaurus (the Centuar), Crux (the southern cross), Carina (location of the Brilliant Eta Carina Nebula), Ursa Major (the big Bear) & Orion (the Hunter), delighted those who attended.
On the following day the cool waters of the giddies beckoned, and we were not disapointed with the bubbling waters of the recently wet season charged waters of the gidies cooling & washing away the heat of the day.

This will be the first of several "Astrocamps" for members of the club.
New members are always welcome to join us to enjoy the delights of the dry season skies.
Our next public observing night will be on Sat the 12th of May from 6pm at our Darkish sky site on Dhupma Rd.
Contact us at goveastronomers@yahoo.com.au