QLD Astrofest 2014?

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

So how do you all deal with moisture while you leave your rigs setup? Do you just tarp them over or rig a self erecting gazebo? I've seen the Telegizmos covers in the sponsors section but can't find a local supplier. They look great but I suspect I wouldn't get what I need before the camp if I have to order from the US or NZ. Would the tripod covers be considered overkill for keeping battery packs under cover if I went down that route?

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by geoffw89

So how do you all deal with moisture while you leave your rigs setup? Do you just tarp them over or rig a self erecting gazebo? I've seen the Telegizmos covers in the sponsors section but can't find a local supplier. They look great but I suspect I wouldn't get what I need before the camp if I have to order from the US or NZ. Would the tripod covers be considered overkill for keeping battery packs under cover if I went down that route?

well go through the old photos f the event in past years and you will see - you almost answered your own question

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

I've had a bit of a look but there are so many hours in a day, and seeing a picture isn't quite the same as getting the good oil from those in the know. If we could learn it all from a stack of pictures then death by PowerPoint wouldn't be such a soul destroying waste of time

I've seen plenty of stuff tried by diggers while I was in uniform, and a lot was wasted effort, but ten minutes with an experienced soldier and you would be halfway there. I take it though that I should just throw up a gazebo and tarp down the scopes? I draw the line at the vast techno-sprawl that seems to be h0ughy's operation. 3

[h0ughy (David)]

yes tarp, yes big plastic bags, yes toilet tent and yes gazebo

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

Why not just get a container delivered mate? Have the full setup inside with a powered fold out roof. Save all the packing and trying to bend the laws of physics squeezing everything in

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

So is the toilet that far away, or is it just fun to sit on a porta potty and gave through an eyepiece? Most people just take a magazine to the toilet, not an entire astro imaging rig.

[AstroJunk (Jonathan)]

Originally Posted by geoffw89

So is the toilet that far away, or is it just fun to sit on a porta potty and gave through an eyepiece? Most people just take a magazine to the toilet, not an entire astro imaging rig.

When you see the imaging field for the first time you will be amazed just how many folk sit in their dunnys all night long. I now know what 'imaging runs' are all about!

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by AstroJunk

When you see the imaging field for the first time you will be amazed just how many folk sit in their dunnys all night long. I now know what 'imaging runs' are all about!

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/a...e.php?a=120992
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-UxIm96aI0 hopefully you will pull allnighters and not need to cover the scope

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

Thanks David, very inspirational. So the dunnies are mobile imaging studios as well? Great idea.

[stanlite (Grady)]

mobile imaging studio's tiny asylums for the mentally deranged you say potato i say patatoe

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

Reminds me of a padded cell I occupied for a while. Ahh the joys of military weapons engineering and acquisitions.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

anyone wanting to be warm and sit up with houghy all nite at astrofest might be interested in the latest expression of interest thread
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=120729

i will close orders in time to ship to you before the 18th

geoff

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Originally Posted by stanlite

mobile imaging studio's tiny asylums for the mentally deranged you say potato i say patatoe

hee hee
We have the photos to prove it too.
Allan Allan Allan

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

You mean the mushroom farms I've noticed?

So is there a reliable supplier of red gel film, and what type of red perspex is ideal for screen covers? I'd hate to turn up and be a completely unprepared pest. Booked for the first 3 and last 3 days.

[Asterix2020 (Paul)]

I bought some from here: www.fifalite.com, email: lights@fifalite.com
Ask for red spotlight gel sheets. A "half sheet" 50cm x 60cm was $10 when I ordered some in Feb 2014.

They will post.

[astroron (Ron)]

Originally Posted by Asterix2020

I bought some from here: www.fifalite.com, email: lights@fifalite.com
Ask for red spotlight gel sheets. A "half sheet" 50cm x 60cm was $10 when I ordered some in Feb 2014.

They will post.

Thanks for the reminder Paul.
Cheers

[stanlite (Grady)]

These guys are in Brisbane for those that live down here. If you tell them your after red gel for astronomy they know exactly which one to get (must have a few of use coming in at the moment lol). Cost about $15 for 3 feet from memory.

http://www.productionshop.com.au/

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

My thanks to you both Paul and Grady.

[allan gould]

Just make sure you visit the casino at the back of Houghy's imaging tent, pay JJJ the admission price and you may make a few dollars on the roulette wheel or at least enough to pay for Astro goodies. Then for the ultimate - visit the Escargot tent for pure pleasure (JJJ is the commissar).

[Tandum (Robin)]

I'm out this year people, someone else will have to take the trophy home.

We are off to New York etc for a 3 week walk about just after the event.

I hope to pop in for a day trip though, if I can get a motor bike going