Win a telescope in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest Astronomy Group competition Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 21, 2021 DEAR News Of The Area, WHILST in the supermarket last week a kindly young lady approached me asking questions about the Milky Way. Her interest impressed me with one so young. Having met young Chloe, I’m convinced the future of our amazing Universe is in good hands! I have decided to donate two quality telescopes to the children of our area with a little contest. One telescope for the 12 to 15 year age group and another for children under 12 years. Each contestant will submit a short essay on what they enjoy about the night sky. The 12 to 15 year group are to support their essay with a drawing or a photo. The under 12 year group should include a drawing of their favourite thing about the night sky. The winners will receive a one to one night instruction for their new telescopes. All the contestants will also get a viewing night with a big telescope at our Viney Creek site. Submit entries to: Astronomy Contest 190/50 Spinifex Avenue, Tea Gardens, NSW 2324 Entries close 31 October. Please pass the word around! Regards, Stephen MACMAHON, Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest Astronomy Group. The Milky Way. The Milky Way.
Hi Stephen, I complement your excellent idea with rewarding interested young people in astronomy. I’m attempting to gain peoples interest in that field with over 55 year old here at Latitude one Anna Bay. I’m using a small telescope to show fellow occupants the major planets/moon ect but will be purchasing a much larger one for my own interest and hoping to gain more popularity within our community. I am a member of the NSW Astronomy group. Wayne Kearney wgilbo47@hotmail.com. Reply
