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Our new Dwarf 3 telescopes have arrived. Naturally, conditions weren't great, and then we had to have an early night when things settled down, BUT here's some initial images. Clicky on them to see them biggerer.
This is the Orion Nebula, already showing more colour and detail in less time than the very good images from the Dwarf 2.
Not edited! Just from my roof in the suburbs.
Last night we drove down to Mettam's Pool, whose toilet block roof is a great observation platform.
I have been really wanting to say goodbye to Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. It's on its way out, but it still has a little tail.
I'm going to do a CTA special post one day, because we have been following it, in the east as it rose, in the west as it set,
and cross the sky as it travelled around and away from the sun as well.
Here it is a bit after sunset, still a bit of sky glow, bushfire smoke and the rising full moon and coastal lights to contend with. But it was okay.
If my research is correct that other bright object is HR 7076.
The Andromeda Galaxy, only about a 100 frames, but a good feel for things.
It's going to be around for a while, but I wanted to catch the comet before it went, so it got the focus at first.
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Cheers for now!
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So I promised you some photos of our time at https://www.topfuntanks.com.au/ and here we are!
Tanks for the Memories!
https://www.topfuntanks.com.au/
Did you ever want to drive a tank?
Well now you can with the only tank and paintball experience available in the Southern Hemisphere as far as I know.
The staff will get you safety briefed and they're very patient, if you need a refresher on how something works or if your helmet isn't right they'll fix it for you. Do make sure you're happy with your helmet before you go out there, because otherwise you won't have as fun a time. I managed the first time out but I made sure it was tighter the second time.
These locally designed, locally custom built (you don't think of Moora as the home of tank construction) mini tanks have been purpose built. If you know how to skid steer you'll be right, and if you don't, like me the complete novice, you will soon be put right by the lovely staff.
This place has only been open since April 2024 and we only saw the sign by accident on our way back from astrophotography doings. My husband is a long time amateur war historian and I enjoy the odd wargame so it felt very empowering to hop into the little tank and zoom around the obstacle course to familiarise ourselves with the terrain and handling with some of our friends.
Even the obstacle course is a lot of fun - no guns, just you and your friendly little tank negotiating trenches, climbing hillocks and manoeuvering about. I found it very empowering, and now have a greater understanding of the advantages that armoured cavalry bring to the battlefield. It feels like you're living history.
The tanks are noisy, so you might want to take the proffered ear protection. They're highly manoeuvrable, fast and yes, they will go down that ditch (excellent cover) and up that hillock with nary a pause.
There's snacks available, and shade and tables in the bush setting.
If you choose to do the combat, the paintball guns are easy to operate and also excellent fun. They have quite the range - remember not to fire unless you're more than eight metres away because they can pack a hit. Environmentally safe paint rounds are used.
It is super fun and the staff are very accommodating.
There's also a firing range that you can use to get used to the paintball gun.
So check it out, it's unique, and the staff are great and the mini tanks are superb.
Tank you!
#perthisokay #paintball #tank #wargame #larp #PerthWesternAustralia
Mathieu P.
Sijie LiangIt was a blazing hot day today. I checked out Mettam's Pool near Trigg with family. I remember coming to this place many years ago to grab abalone with family. It's a gorgeous relatively obscure spot. I definitely recommend it. I would however suggest newcomers to just hang out in the pool. The reefs and waves elsewhere can be a bit hectic.
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