IceInSpace Compendium 2009 - On Sale Now!! (While Stocks Last!)

[Enchilada]

Originally Posted by rogerg

I think it's great how it is, next time do it the same (in print)

More to the point —— just be kinder to all the visual and armchair observers, is what I reckon.

[dpastern (Dave Pastern)]

Just a suggestion - why not include drawn images from visual observers in the coffee table book? Just a thought.

edit: I forgot to mention that I received my copy and I'm very happy with it. Wonderful images from everyone. I'm a bit sad that I didn't submit my moon image, but alas, I had other things on my mind at the time. I personally believe the format of the book, as is, was just right. The book was intended as a collection of images from IIS members. Nothing more and nothing less. It doesn't (imho) warrant reams of information - that was never its original design rationale.

Dave

Originally Posted by Rodstar

As Iceinspace is a shared community of all of us who are interested in astronomy, not just imagers, it seems strange to me that there would be such a defensive response to the suggestion that we consider expanding upon the great achievement of the Compendium to produce something next year that can accommodate contributions from visual observers as well. I want to be involved too, beyond my contribution this year which was limited to writing the copyright statement!

I have no gripe that the Compendium was intended as a coffee table book by those who conceived and executed it this year. I fail to see how that origin should bind the IIS community when considering what it might produce next year.

If those interested in imaging want to take the same approach next year, and produce a volume which is a compilation of images only, it is important that those people understand that this has the effect of excluding those of us who do not image. I am not saying there was such an agenda this year, far from it.

Making suggestions about developing concepts is a healthy part of being a growing functioning community. Let's try to listen to each other rather than defend our own beachheads.

[dugnsuz (Doug)]

removed by me...no point fanning flames!
Come one, come all...

[supernova1965 (Warren)]

Got my copy thank you thank you Thanks for the Sticker

[TrevorW]

My copy arrived today there's a really good picture on Page 27

[ANDYB (Andy)]

My copy arrived yesterday. Very impressive show case displaying the efforts and prowess of dedicated amateurs. Well done to all concerned.

[ChrisM]

I've had my copy for a week or so now and I think that it's great. Nothing better than being able to pick up a book such as this one and flick through it.

Great photography, useful information, excellent production - well done team.

Chris

[stephenb (Stephen)]

Originally Posted by supernova1965

Come on guys I am not an Imager I am just an enthusiast who just stuck his camera into the small end of my scope and snapped some shots and was thrilled that the results were included it something so great.....

Wholeheartedly agree, Warren

[beren]

picked up my copy yesterday, congratulations to Chris and all involved....fantastic achievement

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Cheers all - glad you like it

Beren - you must have ordered from the batch Mike held over?

[sebastien]

Hey guys, I just saw this forum because i am a new member, and I kind of wanted to get one of these, but I was just wondering wether or not there are any in stock left, because we are quite late into 2009 now????

[iceman (Mike)]

Hi Sebastien

Yes - they are still on sale, I still have plenty of stock left.

In fact i'll offer a 20% discount to sales from now, making the price $48 including postage within Australia.

Order here: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/73-555-0-0-1-0.html

[sebastien]

Thanks a lot Mike and thankyou VERY much for 20% discount. I asked my mother and she said to write it down on a piece of paper and put other things on piece of paper and then choose which one, but I already know for SURE that i WILL choose that wonderful book that you guys sell Just have to wait another couple of days (I already filled the order form just waiting when I can send it, SHHHHHHHhhhhhhhh)

Regards,
Sebastien