New Google Group and Website

I have been very busy setting up my New Google Astronomy Group

Your all welcome to join

NZ Astro Chat
http://groups.google.co.nz/group/NZAstroChat/

I have also been doing a lot of work on my Webapage
http://laintal.screenrevolution.co.nz/

Hope you Enjoy

Things have been busy with the lunar Eclipse recenty.

See You Laintal

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