Queensland Astrofest 2016 - Page 9

OneCosmos (Chris) · #**161** 26-07-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

well i have started to pack. I am travelling light this year

Hmm I'll believe that when I see it!

RickS (Rick) · #**162** 26-07-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

well i have started to pack. I am travelling light this year

Speed or weight?

h0ughy (David) · #**163** 26-07-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RickS

Speed or weight?

neither African or European - one scope, one small mount plus a few other things

acropolite (Phil) · #**164** 26-07-2016, 03:22 PM

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well i have started to pack. I am travelling light this year

I'd like to see that. Make sure there are lots of happy snaps for us wannabee Astrofesters who can't make the trip.

astroron (Ron) · #**165** 26-07-2016, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by acropolite

I'd like to see that. Make sure there are lots of happy snaps for us wannabee Astrofesters who can't make the trip.

How long are you at astrofest for,Phil

Cheers

acropolite (Phil) · #**166** 26-07-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

How long are you at astrofest for,Phil
Cheers

unfortunately not at all, I had a training course clashed with the Astrofest dates, a few days ago I contracted a serious knee infection so I miss out on both. We intend on making it next year...

astroron (Ron) · #**167** 26-07-2016, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by acropolite

unfortunately not at all, I had a training course clashed with the Astrofest dates, a few days ago I contracted a serious knee infection so I miss out on both. We intend on making it next year...

Well in that case I may just head on over there and cat6ch up with you on your own terms,

Cheers

MichaelSW (Michael) · #**168** 27-07-2016, 07:37 AM

G'day.

Thought I'd share this.

Was having a look on Heavens-Above for Astrofest location and saw that a Solar Transit by the ISS is predicted for Saturday July 30. (As I interpret the diagram).

Have attached the track chart and timings. No 'exact' timing for the transit, but I plan to be looking out for a small black image zapping across!

I have never tried this before. Someone might have another application that is more precise.

Cheers.

multiweb (Marc) · #**169** 27-07-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

neither African or European - one scope, one small mount plus a few other things

We'd better get cracking and over that Linville bridge before nothing's left of it after the passage of the H0ughy caravan.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**170** 27-07-2016, 06:41 PM

Clear and frosty is the forecast!!
Remember to knock 5C off the minimum for Linville.

http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/ipswich.shtml

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**171** 27-07-2016, 06:48 PM

I received a Calsky alert for the transit on Saturday. Not sure if it will extend as far as Linville though.
But it's worth a try.

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Originally Posted by MichaelSW

G'day.

Thought I'd share this.

Was having a look on Heavens-Above for Astrofest location and saw that a Solar Transit by the ISS is predicted for Saturday July 30. (As I interpret the diagram).

Have attached the track chart and timings. No 'exact' timing for the transit, but I plan to be looking out for a small black image zapping across!

I have never tried this before. Someone might have another application that is more precise.

Cheers.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**172** 27-07-2016, 07:04 PM

Here's the tables for the ISS, Iridium and Hubble passes during camp.
I've printed them all out and will nail them to the wall in the dining hall.

h0ughy (David) · #**173** 27-07-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Here's the tables for the ISS, Iridium and Hubble passes during camp.
I've printed them all out and will nail them to the wall in the dining hall.

fantastic JJJ -lets hope we are still functioning at some of those times

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**174** 27-07-2016, 07:11 PM

Trying to work out how I'm going to fit 2 rooms full of gear into my little van.

Then I have to try to squeeze in clothes and food on top of that.

h0ughy (David) · #**175** 27-07-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Trying to work out how I'm going to fit 2 rooms full of gear into my little van.

Then I have to try to squeeze in clothes and food on top of that.

and you're only travelling a small distance

, 1100km further and i am in the same boat

RickS (Rick) · #**176** 27-07-2016, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

i am in the same boat

Must be a bloody ark

multiweb (Marc) · #**177** 28-07-2016, 01:51 PM

Cars all packed. Ready to rock'n'roll tomorrow morning. Should be on the field Saturday midday. Weather's still looking sweet.

Chances of a "QLD sun shower"

on Wednesday but no problem. I remember the last one and I have my H0ughy Tarp and assorted pegs, Scuba and Flippers for the 30min of hell it might last.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**178** 28-07-2016, 02:09 PM

It's going to be another awesome Astrofest.

Looking forward to catching up with you again.

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Originally Posted by multiweb

Cars all packed. Ready to rock'n'roll tomorrow morning. Should be on the field Saturday midday. Weather's still looking sweet.

Chances of a "QLD sun shower"

on Wednesday but no problem. I remember the last one and I have my H0ughy Tarp and assorted pegs, Scuba and Flippers for the 30min of hell it might last.

multiweb (Marc) · #**179** 28-07-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie

It's going to be another awesome Astrofest.

Looking forward to catching up with you again.

Likewise and looking forward to the music.

troypiggo (Troy) · #**180** 28-07-2016, 02:36 PM

Noone is allowed to have any fun until I get there on Tuesday!