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23-05-2018, 01:36 PM
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Bright the hawk's flight
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Mt Duneed Vic
Posts: 3,978
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Thanks to everyone else who has responded. Will have the sheets and info organised shortly (I say that every camp I know!)
If anyone has any ideas for a presentation, let me know!
Malcolm
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25-05-2018, 10:58 AM
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I can see clearly now ...
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Kingston TAS
Posts: 1,035
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I plan to be there. It will be my first time and I am looking forward to it. The ferry is booked from Tassie.
I am also planning to attend the VicSouth Star Party at Nhill the weekend before. Excellent timing to make the ferry trip worthwhile.
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25-05-2018, 12:54 PM
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Moving to Pandora
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Swan Hill
Posts: 7,095
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Woohoo welcome Steve 🤗 I love stirring up the noobies hehehehe 😈 I'm going to the Nhill camp too this year 👽👽 Yayyy see you then 😜😜
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25-05-2018, 02:15 PM
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I can see clearly now ...
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Kingston TAS
Posts: 1,035
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Yes, look forward to seeing you there. I attended the SPSP earlier this month. Does that mean I am not a newbie anymore?
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Originally Posted by Jen
Woohoo welcome Steve 🤗 I love stirring up the noobies hehehehe 😈 I'm going to the Nhill camp too this year 👽👽 Yayyy see you then 😜😜
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26-05-2018, 10:34 PM
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Moving to Pandora
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Swan Hill
Posts: 7,095
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinderboxsky
Yes, look forward to seeing you there. I attended the SPSP earlier this month. Does that mean I am not a newbie anymore?
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your still noobie till you've been to snake valley hehe
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28-05-2018, 10:48 AM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Kilmore, Australia
Posts: 3,342
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I can't make Nhill this year due to a clash with something else, so looking very likely for SVAC.
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13-06-2018, 09:37 AM
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Time Traveller
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Swan Hill Victoria Australia
Posts: 24
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Hoping to be able to make this one Malcolm. Is my Credit still good ?
Looking forward to some clear skies as Jen's new Maxi Observatory has stuffed the Swan Hill night skies for the next 10 years I reckon.
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13-06-2018, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 623
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Hi Rex
I think that you've understated the case there - I reckon she's cruelled it for the whole state and then some! What a mighty edifice it's going to be when completed!
Paul
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13-06-2018, 03:47 PM
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Time Traveller
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Swan Hill Victoria Australia
Posts: 24
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I know right !!
Just look at the Weather Victoria is having now
There definitely needs to be a Fine of some sort for doing this to everyone
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13-06-2018, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 623
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Absolutely!
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13-06-2018, 10:07 PM
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Looking Down From Above
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Cootamundra, NSW
Posts: 1,709
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That weather has extended as far as up here at my place, gotta be the worst conditions for years....
You owe us big time, Jen....
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18-06-2018, 12:58 PM
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Moving to Pandora
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Swan Hill
Posts: 7,095
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21-06-2018, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Kilmore, Australia
Posts: 3,342
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Looking like I am in, with Christopher on the Saturday night again.
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21-06-2018, 10:46 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 125
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As a total beginner, is there a calendar for this type of event.
Its certainly something i'd be interested in, but think i should get a handle on the basics 1st.
Oh and a telescope might help.
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22-06-2018, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 623
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Welcome to the forum Drew
You don't need a telescope to go, there will be a number of scopes set up that you will be able to look through. As a beginner, going to an astro camp like SVAC and talking with the folk there will help get you started on your own astro journey - and shorten the time needed 'to get a handle on the basics' as you put it.
For the cost of the weekend it is a really cheap investment in your own personal development as an amateur astronomer.
Paul
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22-06-2018, 12:38 PM
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Bright the hawk's flight
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Mt Duneed Vic
Posts: 3,978
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Drew
Let me backup Pauls comment, camps are one of the best ways to learn about what scope options are out there or to use your gear better. I haven't looked back once I started joining in
Hope you are able to come along!!
Malcolm
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22-06-2018, 12:39 PM
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Bright the hawk's flight
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Mt Duneed Vic
Posts: 3,978
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Hi all
Just a quick note to let you all know I will be doing the booking forms and info sheets shortly. Unfortunately my father passed away a couple of weeks ago so only just starting to feel in the mood to think about astronomy!!
Cheers
Malcolm
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23-06-2018, 01:14 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 125
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Thanks Paul and Malcolm,
I was hoping that was the case.
This far out I can be sure to make plans.
I will eagerly awat the booking sheets etc.
(My condolences Malcom)
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23-06-2018, 04:49 PM
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Moving to Pandora
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Swan Hill
Posts: 7,095
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Don't listen to them Drew, it's a trap 😜😜 the first time I turned up there I turned up with one blankly 😱 no cameras, laptops or anything but a teeny tiny scope that I didn't even know how to use.
Now I have about five scopes with lots of bits n pieces and I'm now building an observatory to put it all in hahahaha 😈😈
Don't say I didn't warn ya lmfao 🤣 I just love noobies 👍👍
Welcome Drew it's an awesome camp and the guys are always willing to help 😈🤗😜👍⭐️⭐️
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23-06-2018, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 623
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Now, now Jen - calm yourself.
Because of that monster of an observatory you're building our skies are going to be clagged up for the rest of the year!
Paul
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