Hello from Australia

Backyard Astrophotography Introductions
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AstroMurf avatar
AstroMurf avatar
Hello All,
                My name is Luke I currently live in Tasmania, Australia.
I have a backyard observatory under a Bortle 3 sky.
I enjoy astronomy/astrophotography and have been for a few years now.
I also have a keen interest in stellar spectroscopy.

Clear Skies!
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Tam Rich avatar
Tam Rich avatar
Welcome to the Astrobin Family.
Ed Dixon avatar
Ed Dixon avatar
Welcome!
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