Search found 627 matches

by Barry
Tue Jul 07, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Astronomy VS everyday life.
Replies: 3
Views: 12350

Re: Astronomy VS everyday life.

I am an amateur. No formal training. All self taught and learning by trying.

Anyone can do it. Start small and work your way up!

Baz.
by Barry
Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Astrophotography - Yes you can!
Replies: 15
Views: 100753

Re: Astrophotography - Yes you can!

I think a Facebook page would be awesome and far more interactive. Very handy when you are at the telescope and need help/advice. You can discuss imaging issues and telescope issues live, as they happen.

Baz.
by Barry
Thu Mar 19, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Astrophotography - Yes you can!
Replies: 15
Views: 100753

Re: Astrophotography - Yes you can!

Does Singastro have a facebook page?
by Barry
Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Astrophotography - Yes you can!
Replies: 15
Views: 100753

Re: Astrophotography - Yes you can!

Welcome back, Ironman Baz...Hope you are well down under! :) All is well mate. We had severe drought, followed by months of bushfires, followed by golf-ball sized hail, destroying much, followed by flooding, followed by Covid-19. What's next? I am well, surviving through it all. God must be looking...
by Barry
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:06 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Astrophotography - Yes you can!
Replies: 15
Views: 100753

Re: Astrophotography - Yes you can!

Updated original post folks. Happy 2020!

Baz.
by Barry
Sat Mar 14, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Astronomy VS everyday life.
Replies: 3
Views: 12350

Astronomy VS everyday life.

Fitting astronomy into your life can be difficult, especially in today's fast paced world. Especially when the status-quo for most people is to get a job, buy a house, get married, have kids, etc etc etc... Especially if you have lots of other interests, are artistic, physically active... the list o...
by Barry
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:10 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build
Replies: 312
Views: 184980

Re: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build

Airconvent wrote:Welcome back Barry...glad to see your suit if finally completed and operationalised!
But hey man, Ironman does not need escorts...he IS the escort...:)
Let's call them, "Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D".
by Barry
Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:13 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build
Replies: 312
Views: 184980

Re: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build

Long time no see people! Three years later, I'm all but finished on the suit except for some tweaks and improvements. I had my first public appearance in it a couple of months ago and it was a huge success, raising money for children's charities. Been all over TV, Radio and newspapers. I have anothe...
by Barry
Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build
Replies: 312
Views: 184980

Re: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build

Airconvent wrote:You're a celebrity alright, mate!
But if you intend to make one for the little one, then I suggest you do it fast as they outgrow the suit very quickly. :)
That's what coloured foam and hot glue are for. :D
by Barry
Sat Jul 11, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build
Replies: 312
Views: 184980

Re: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build

Canberra Times article. It will be in Sunday's paper. Hopefully with more pictures.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/nationa ... 711-gi924p