Hi all.

The IceInSpace Xmas 2005 Competition is still running, and you have 8 days left to get your entry in! The questions are multiple choice, and you only need to get 1 answer correct to go in the draw! You have nothing to lose, so enter now for your chance to win a 13mm Nagler Type 6 and many other great prizes. You have to be a forum member to enter, so please register at the IceInSpace Forums.

The IceInSpace AstroCamp 2006 at Lostock is accepting bookings, so please get in early and book your spot. To be in the running to win over $1500 worth of lucky door prizes, then you have to book! Would love to see you there.

Some new content added today include:

• The December Monthly Observing Challenge. Get out there and observe with a purpose!
• A review of the Orion 80mm ED Refractor by Paul Haese. See all of the reviews on the Reviews page.
• A great two-part article for beginners by Brian Nolan. Part One is titled "General Principles for Choosing your first Telescope" and Part Two is titled "What's Wrong with each of my Scopes". They can be found in the Projects, Articles and DIY section.

 I hope you enjoy the updates. If you have an article, a review or any other content for the site, please contact me.