Wanna be on telly?

[astroimpulse]

There's an ad on UKAB&S from a production company looking for people to take part in what looks like an interesting concept for a program.

Would love to do it but my garden is a building site atm.

U.K. Astronomy Buy & Sell

Thought I'd just let you lot know as there's some on here who should be on telly

ps. Also don't want the people around me know what I've got

[3ggman]

I was just about to post this, looks interesting. I was thinking of emailing them but reckon they wouldn't come to Ireland.

[astroimpulse]

Don't see why not

Sounds like a great concept. Newbies and experienced guys. Equipment reviews. Wonder who they're pitching it to

I reckon CH4 or SKY as they'll want a piece of the Astro pie after seeing the stargazing night do well.

[barkis]

There has been something like this before on TV. Going to Amateurs homes and filming their Astro activities. Quite interesting it was too.

Ron.

[astroimpulse]

Fancy it, Ron?

[barkis]

Fancy it, Ron?

Oh, I think they need people who know what they are doing.

I'm still struggling to know which cable goes where.

[astroimpulse]

I started to think about it...then I realised...I know nowt!

[Ford Prefect]

Found this on the production companies website, look very interesting

The Practical Astronomer

Why would anyone wish to stay outside in the middle of the winter freezing looking up to the heavens. What can you see that you can't find in a book or on the net.

The colourful characters which are involved in the hobby, some very sensible from various backgrounds to the near clinically insane.

This program is back to roots , helping how to use a telescope, how much do they cost, what can you really see, how to read the star patterns. With the increase in computer power and ccd camera equipment today the amateur astronomer can compete with the proffesional on a one to one level With the number of children taking GCSE in astronomy has quote ( rocketed) and with 6 million viewers watching BBC's The Solar System.A practicle approach to the subject is needed. This would encourage families to go out into their gardens to explore what is above them, similar in style to nature watch.

[Kai]

LOL , a chance for all those Brian Cox knockers to put their money where their mouths are

[Photosbykev]

I like this statement

"....some very sensible from various backgrounds to the near clinically insane"

[astroimpulse]

We should have a poll on who we believe ourselves to be

Very Sensible? - Clinically insane?

The only thing stopping me being that latter is...it's not been clinically made official lol

[themos]

LOL , a chance for all those Brian Cox knockers to put their money where their mouths are

I'll take the bait. The problem is that I happen to think that TV is a bad medium for what we do. TV encourages spectating, our hobby is all about going out there and doing it.

[Ford Prefect]

I will be insane if these clouds don't go away soon

[Mikea]

Buy your new astro gear before the programme comes out!!

[astroimpulse]

I will be insane if these clouds don't go away soon

Amen to that