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In the best spirit of the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project I would like to give away these awesome cameras to anyone who will use them in outreach. I have a Gstar EX2 Colour camera and a Gstar EX2 Monochrome camera, which I no longer use. Both cameras come complete with cables and a power suppl...

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The Burdekin locals are getting excited. Here's a little something that one of the local ladies made. A complete and utter surprise to me. Just when you thought you'd seen everything - along comes Australian Chapter of the CBSAP CUPCAKES!!!!! The detail in the icing is incredible (and extremely yum!...

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Ok, here are the events booked in for the Burdekin and surrounding areas tour! Sunday 1st June: Stephen arrives! Monday 2nd June: 8:00am Parade at Home Hill High School, 10:00am Interview at SWEET FM Tuesday 3rd June: 8:00am Burdekin Christian College * Sorry! Closed event Wednesday 4th June: 8:00am...

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Correct Derek and Alan, Stephen will be flying into Brisbane (not by himself - but with the help of an aircraft! lol) then transferring to the Townsville connection and arriving in Townsville on Sunday 1st June at 10:55am. Interested in helping me greet Stephen at Townsville Airport? Then the drive ...

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lol...

Nth Queensland footwear courtesy of the rain! Nearly went for a six setting up the LUNT 152!

Hopefully this Saturday is better!

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Brilliant job there James!

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A quick 40 minute impromptu lunch-time setup at Ayr High School on Friday 14th March.

Thankfully the students were all media cleared at this school - so images could be taken freely.

All the schools in the area are looking forward to Stephen's tour in June! Not long to go now!!!

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Agree 100% with your comment there Cobber! Showing just one other person who hasn't had the experience of looking at or learning about the Sun, it just as important as showing 100+ people the same thing! That one person you showed the Sun to, will go off and tell their mates - and before you know it...

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G'day All, The new LUNT solar gear has arrived! After waiting patiently(?) for five days for clouds to clear and doing a initial setup of it all at home, I decided to take one of the scopes (LS152) to my base school - Home Hill High. Unfortunately pics of the students couldn't be taken without prior...

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Looks good Stephen! Well done!

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Already done & dusted! Just needed Stephen and Steele to fill in the paperwork so that they could operate under my blue card. Must admit though - the Working With Children department is one of the easiest Government Departments I've had to deal with. Very efficient and friendly. Pity other depar...

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Great Work Pedro!

Regards,

Rob.

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Welcome to the club James.....

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Great outreach Bill! :rockon: :rockon:

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Solar Outreach this Saturday - at The Strand - life doesn't get any better than this!

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All hail the master!

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Morning All, Well the First Burdekin Solar Day is done and dusted. After a rather foggy start to the day, setup started at 7:30am at the Home Hill High School oval. Solar displays and experiments were setup around the oval, ranging from how the Sun works to solar electricity. Students were also able...

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Morning All,

Well the van is packed, checklist done twice!

Stephen is ready for his link-up, our local member of parliament is opening the event at 10am.

I'll let you all know how it goes...

Avagoodone!

Rob. B)

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Well done Roberto! :rockon:

One outreach down - many more to follow!!!

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Sort of lost me too! Yet maybe because I don't speak English. I speak 'Stralian'.

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G'day All,

Just thought I'd share this - Stephen's trip is making HUGE news here in the Burdekin!

Avagoodone! B)

Rob.

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G'day Stephen.

I agree 100% with everything already said.

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

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Good luck and clear skies Roberto!!! B)

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Testing a post from Down Under.

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Great outreach Alexandra :rockon:

Poor Stephen must be getting forgetful in his old age - not recognising his own Solar Glasses! lol

Still, Stephen has been promoted to a world renowned Astronomer by our local newspaper - so I guess we can forgive him for not recognising his new glasses. lol

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The 1st Annular Burdekin Solar Day has had something extra added. Two lucky students - one from Primary School and one from High School - have the chance to win a pack (valued at $150). Each pack consists of: Two Solar Spiders (yep - they really move!) Two Solar Cockroaches (again - they really move...

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and Part 2.

Yep - Stephen will definately kill me for posting this but hey. I'm in Nth Queensland, with a year to move before he gets here!!!

Hopefully you'll all get the Nth Queensland humour!

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Uncle Stephen wants YOU.

Credit to Mike Maurer for the idea posted on Stephen's FB page.

Who'd dare argue with a man in a Sun costume??

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****IMPORTANT NOTE*** We've changed it to a Google + hangout so more people can attend on-line. To register for a reminder - simply click on the link below. https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cum83l0drif2grvdk4gceai8r5c?authkey=CNC37pDB0cyYtgE&cfem=1 It will also be live on our Youtube channel -...

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I don't have to whip them into a frenzy Stephen. The community is already asking about it, even with a year to go!!!! This emoticon shows the excitement of Home Hill and the Burdekin community - :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Avagoodone all, thanks for your comments of support, and I'll post th...

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G'day all, Just been informed by our local newspaper, part of the News Ltd group, that I have been nominated for a "Pride of Australia" award for my Education Outreach work in Astronomy for the community and schools in the Burdekin and surrounding areas. Actually the newspaper put the nomi...

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Gday Roberto. I know I never get sick of doing the Outreach. Even though it can get quite hectic, the end result is very satisfying! So much so that you end up addicted to it!!! Hope all goes to plan and the clouds stay away. Remember to put a report in for us. If you ever want to 'chat' with me in ...

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Greetings from Down Under Jose

Welcome to the club. B)

Rob.

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G'day Roberto, When I do solar outreach here in the Burdekin (Nth Queensland), I also set up a few different displays on what the Sun is, what causes Aurora's on Earth, how our magnetosphere protects us from flares, how solar power works, dangers of UV etc. These are set up at the start and the clas...

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G'day Stephen, You can count on everyone here in Nth Queensland to raise more. As for the 'Down Under' trip - just waiting for a response from the shipping company you sent me the other day. I'll keep the fund-raising for this event going until the end of May 2013 - as it has already surpassed the p...

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Always cater for a few more B) Take Stephen will hungry after long flight!

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G'day All, Yep! July 2014 Stephen Ramsden is coming to the Burdekin! If you don't know where the Mighty Burdekin is, it's in Nth Queensland - AUSTRALIA. I've managed to raise the funds from the local community - and just phoned Stephen to say we've got the funding! Yep, Australia - in particular Nth...

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G'day all, Well a month to go before the Annular Eclipse here in Nth Qld! Whilst I won't be in the actual track - I'm still setting up here at Home Hill High to show the local community. Home Hill will still get 81% coverage, and the event will be broadcast from the school. Anyone interested in watc...

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G'day Stephen, What a bummer hearing about the cuts from the Government. Hope everything returns to normal soon! My grandfather had a saying which rings true in a variety of situations. "For instant milk - just add water. If you want it to curdle, get a politician to mix it!!!!!!" :P Avago...

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Hey Colin. Haven't started using the iMac yet as still waiting for the voltage converter to arrive. Thought the camera in the laptop bag was for the laptop and the separate one for the iMac. Anyway - not a problem. Will send the correct camera to you tomorrow, should be there by Monday or Tuesday. Y...

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Frustrating isn't it! :blink:

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All the best for your first event cobber! B)

Like I always say, makes it all worth it when you see the amazed faces as they view the Sun through a 'scope for the first time - live! :woohoo:

Avagoodone,

Rob.

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G'day Dr Yee,

Welcome to the CBSAP! B)

From the Land Down Under!

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BTW Alexandra, Like the images of your own outreach event at the hospital! Makes it all worth it when you see the faces on the participants when they see the Sun with their own eyes through a 'scope! Better than TV coverage or magazines! It is absolutely "live" and happening right before t...

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G'day All,

The Jon Wood award has made front page of our local newspaper. Thought I might share it to show how the local media supports the efforts.

Avagoodone,
Rob.

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Congrats Tim and Mike!
Keep up the outreach!

Rob.

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Thanks heaps for the award Stephen! I am humbled that I've been awarded one of the three Jon Wood award's for 2013. This new equipment will be put to very good use, and be prepared for heaps of images and even larger crowds at the solar outreach events to be held during 2013 up here in the Burdekin!...

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Thanks heaps Stephen,

Yep, Down Under is as far away as it gets!

With this new equipment added to my outreach stuff - be prepared for even BIGGER numbers at the solar events!

Can't wait for it all to arrive! I'm sure Colin can't either!

Avagoodone!
Rob.

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G'day Scott. Great job, also have used the car battery until I sourced an adequate power pack! I believe it doesn't matter the number of attendee's, it could be 1 to 1000! The important thing is you're out there setting up your equipment so that people have the opportunity to see the Sun in all it's...

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:thanx: Thanks to all for your comments of support! If ever you plan a trip down under - make sure you add the Mighty Burdekin to your trip! Stay at least a week! You'll be treated to NQ hospitality (ie treated like Royalty) with typical BBQ's (hope you like croc or 'roo) and perfect day and night s...

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