Snake Valley Astro Camp March 2018 16/3-19/3

[mill (Martin)]

Originally Posted by Jen

Now now Marty there is no need for that �� Let's talk about this over a few scotches ����

You're on the scotch now??
What is happening to this world when when my favorite astro girl (is this still politically correct ) gives up her stubbies
I'll see what i can do

[Garnimoa (Gerald)]

I've paid for 3 nights Friday, Saturday and Sunday going back Monday morning have work to do Monday afternoon (damn it!!)

Can I have a bunk please (happy to share)
but would love that 'exclusive room' again hehehehehehehe

Cheers Gerald

[Jen]

Originally Posted by mill

You're on the scotch now??
What is happening to this world when when my favorite astro girl (is this still politically correct ) gives up her stubbies
I'll see what i can do

Hahahaha no I still love my Ouzo Marty ������������

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Hi all!!
We have a whole bunch of fresh bookings have come in, including a couple of newbies. Will try and colate them all tonight (if I can tear myslef away from the skies outside!!!)
On another note, hope anyone heading to the Messier Party at Heathcote on Saturday has a great night. Wish I could go but too much to do here!!

Cheers

Malcolm

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Hi all
Done a bit of compiling. Some details of bookings to be confirmed. But the list looks like this:

Malcolm
Paul B
Barry Coverdale
Steve F
David Murton
John Pullen
Beth and Bruce Van Avery
Leonid Kaplan
Will Nuttall
Dennis Busato x 2
Kara and Brian Medeiros
Rowland
Wren
Stefan and Claude
Martin
Paul M
Gavan Salter
Robert Dumesny
John G
Gerald Grech
Jen
Jamie Pole
Andy C
Paul F
Rod
Paul Litchen
Diego

Maybe a few more still to come.

Malcolm

[blinky (Leigh)]

Hello, looking forward to coming on saturday and sunday and meeting a new lot of astro enthusiasts. I am from Geelong so I know a few of your "regulars"
I intend to camp and will get paper work done over this weekend to confirm.

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Leigh
Welcome aboard!!

Cheers

Malcolm

[Jen]

4 more sleeps 😍😍

[mill (Martin)]

Everything is ready to be packed, single malt is waiting to be consumed, camper trailer is ready to go.
Should have taken rest of this week off too

[Garnimoa (Gerald)]

I'm curious on what some of us are after with our observing/photographing for the coming weekend or is it a case of 'Pot luck?'

I'm after the Horsehead, Leo Triplet, The Rosette Nebula, The Running Chicken, Sombrero Galaxy and Jupiter.

Hope the weather is kind to us and we are able to capture our 'Hubble-esque' photographs

G-)

[04Stefan07 (Stefan)]

Originally Posted by Garnimoa

I'm curious on what some of us are after with our observing/photographing for the coming weekend or is it a case of 'Pot luck?'

I'm after the Horsehead, Leo Triplet, The Rosette Nebula, The Running Chicken, Sombrero Galaxy and Jupiter.

Hope the weather is kind to us and we are able to capture our 'Hubble-esque' photographs

G-)

Good question, interesting to see what everyone's aim is!

After the last camp there were a few things I had to improve/modify or by which I have.

Aiming to get an even better polar alignment (as I am still practicing it) than last time and hoping to capture Orion and the Sculptor Galaxy. Possibly Jupiter as well.

[The_bluester (Paul)]

In my case I will be observing visually. About my only "Aim" is to see if I can split Sirius again, I managed it a few camps ago but never since.

Aside from that, whatever takes my fancy at the time, and whiskey.

[bojan]

I may drop in to say hello.. if I find some free time between tearing old carpets and installing new laminate flooring in the house... and provided I can still move (hard work, every muscle I never knew I had was aching last long weekend...)

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Originally Posted by bojan

I may drop in to say hello.. if I find some free time between tearing old carpets and installing new laminate flooring in the house... and provided I can still move (hard work, every muscle I never knew I had was aching last long weekend...)

Would be great to see you again Bojan!

Malcolm

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Originally Posted by Garnimoa

I'm curious on what some of us are after with our observing/photographing for the coming weekend or is it a case of 'Pot luck?'

I'm after the Horsehead, Leo Triplet, The Rosette Nebula, The Running Chicken, Sombrero Galaxy and Jupiter.

Hope the weather is kind to us and we are able to capture our 'Hubble-esque' photographs

G-)

These days I rarely plan, too busy in the lead up to give any though, though keen to try for some more galaxies in imaging, will try for a couple of obscure bits in the dob!! Suggestions are welcome.

Malcolm

[The_bluester (Paul)]

I hate to post the question, but is there a plan on what should be done if a total fire ban or worse fire conditions are declared? Other events I have been part of cancel or shut down for a TFB.

CFA is currently showing the fire rating as "Severe" for the area but not yet declared as a total fire ban however they are talking about the worst fire conditions for the season.


I get a bit twitchy seeing a bush/grassfire went through our place a few years ago, we are still tidying up.

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Hi Paul
Good question. It is a situation we will monitor. The forecast looks a bit milder than when I last looked (see http://www.eldersweather.com.au/vic/...t/snake-valley ). Obviously we will not run the spit if it is a fireban day on Saturday.
Unlike the LMDSS, we have a good road and a nearby township with a CFA station so it will be a bit safer. If there is any risk, we will let people know so they have time to make a decision.

Malcolm

[Lukemac (Luke)]

Hi is these still room for camping on Saturday night?

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Originally Posted by Lukemac

Hi is these still room for camping on Saturday night?

Hi Luke
No problems with camping, cabins are full.

Cheers

Malcolm

[The_bluester (Paul)]

Hopefully it does not come to it. The forecast I was looking at was saying 35 degrees, now 34 and the other one I have used a lot is saying 30. Hopefully it continues to get milder.