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Old 07-02-2018, 08:09 PM
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Snake Valley Astro Camp March 2018 16/3-19/3

The Snake Valley Astro Camp! March 16 – 19 2018

Camp commences midday, Friday 16th March and concludes midday Tuesday 20th .

The Saturday night “Spit Roast under the Stars” will be on again. Cost will be $10 per head meat and salads provided

PLEASE NOTE: Fees are unchanged except that for juniors (those who have not turned 18 by 24/3/17) a single fee of $10 will apply regardless of how many nights they stay. Hopefully this will make the camp more affordable for families and juniors.

4 nights of beautiful dark sky away from City glare.
- LIMITED TO 50 BOOKINGS ONLY PER NIGHT-
(plus casual visitors also welcome, if setting up gear a $5- fee will apply)

- The observing field has 240 volt mains Power
- There are 11 bunkhouses (from 2 to 8 bunks) and lots of camping space on the observing field.
- Caravans welcome.
- Hot showers & toilets in a caravan park style amenities block.
- Large dining room for about 60 people
- Recreation room (billiards, table tennis)
- Fully equipped kitchen with all cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, fridges etc.
- Lake for swimming, fishing, canoeing etc.
- BBQ facilities
*Please note, Bunkhouses CANNOT be booked for one night only.
Exceptions are accepted if you are in a shared bunkhouse with others staying more than one night. Alternatively, the campsite is available for one night if that's all you can stay.

* Alcohol is allowed, but 'drunkenness' or use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated.
* Aerosols of any description (Aeroguard, deodorant etc) are TOTALLY BANNED on the observing field. Stray spray could (and has) permanently damage optics.
* A red light only policy is in place on the observing field after dark. Lap top screens are to be suitably shielded and dimmed. DIM Red Lights (Red LED Head Torches, etc) are acceptable. PLEASE NOTE, a sheet of cellophane taped over a tactical flashlight is not a DIM red light. If a white light must be used, please warn nearby observers before turning it on.
* Persons violating above rules will be asked to leave and will forfeit fees paid.
* We would prefer for the field to be smoke free, please consider those around you

Snake Valley Astronomy Camps are fun, low key, social events. A white light ban is in force (as expected), but due to the nature of our camps, imagers and observers are all mixed in together having a great social astronomy experience.
WHERE IS IT?
The camp is held at Crystal Lake Cabins in Snake Valley. Street address is 554 Linton-Carngham Rd, Snake Valley VIC 3351. If coming from Melbourne travel to Ballarat then take the Glenelg Highway to Linton and turn right onto the Snake Valley-Carngham Rd. The campsite is on your right before getting to the township of Snake Valley. Please be aware that the Snake Valley Observatory run by the Snake Valley Astronomical Association is not the site of the camp.
The Campsite is a private business that we hire for the duration of the camp.

THE BUNKHOUSES
The 11 bunkhouses range from 2, 4, or 6 bunks up to several with 8 bunks (4 sets of upper and lower bunks).
They have mattresses, but no bed linen. You will need to supply your own sheets, blankets, doona's, and pillows. Or just throw a sleeping bag on the mattress.

CAMPING
The observing field/camping area is on a very gentle slope to assist drainage, bordered on the west by trees and the road, and on the east by the lake. Plenty of room for a lot of people to camp and set up.
240v power is supplied.

SKY
Very dark. There is a faint light dome visible low in the east, coming from Ballarat, Melbourne and Geelong.

OTHER STUFF
Solar Observing during the day. We will try and organise a workshop or two over the weekend. Will advise details once they have been finalised.

COOKING
The kitchen is fully equipped.
All cutlery, cooking utensils, pots, pans, jugs, you name it, it's probably there!
Microwaves, grillers, enormous gas ovens and stove top, 3 fridge/freezers.
All you need is your food.

SHOPS
There are supplies available locally.
3k - Snake Valley General Store: Basic groceries, petrol etc
closes 12:00 Sat, shut Sunday
5k - Linton Store: Basic groceries, petrol, hot fish & chips, hamburgers etc.
Open 7 days till 8pm
12k - Smythesdale: Supermarket, petrol, shops.
Open 7 days
20 minutes - Ballarat

LOCAL SIGHTS: Nimmons Bridge, Computer Museum, Jubilee Gold Mine Historic Reserve, Sovereign Hill, etc.

FEES
(to allow more people to attend the camp some people may have to share a bunkhouse)
PLEASE NOTE: No booking will be regarded as firm until payment is made.

Membership fee (Compulsory for all staying overnight) $10
Please contact Malcolm Barker via email on snakevalleyastrocamps@gmail.com or by phoning 0352313048 or via PM on Ice in Space, user name barx1963 if you have any queries about the fees

Bunkhouses (per person)*
2 nights $60.00
3 nights $80.00
4 nights $100.00
Campsite (per person)
1 night $25.00
2 nights $50.00
3 nights $75.00
4 nights $95.00
Juniors under 18 - $10 regardless how many nights or whether staying in bunkhouses or camping.
Children under 5 y.o. - free

Please book in by completing details on PDF booking form attached to this post. Please scan completed form and return to us via email to snakevalleyastrocamps@gmail.com along with a payment receipt (see below).
Please note: The camp will be proceeding regardless of rain, wind, snow or cloud. When booking in, please consider that refunds will not be given if pulling out due to the weather forecast.

If you have any queries or would like assistance with your booking, I can be contacted via email on snakevalleyastrocamps@gmail.com or by phoning 0352313048 or via PM on Ice in Space, user name barx1963.

Payment details:
BSB 063510
Account 10397720
Please include your name in the detail field when making a payment. If possible email a copy of the payment receipt to snakevalleyastrocamps@gmail.com
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File Type: pdf Booking Form March 2018.pdf (365.9 KB, 28 views)
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Old 08-02-2018, 05:10 AM
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I'll be there Malcolm.
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I am in for at least two nights, with my young bloke for one.
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Old 08-02-2018, 12:00 PM
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Woohoo I'll be there too 🤗🤗🤗

Is it march yet 😬😬😬😜😜😈😈😈
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I am in...

My usual small one bedroom suite with the lake view please..

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Hail, hail the gang's all here...

(Well almost - early days yet - newbies always !)
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(well almost - early days yet - newbies always !)
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I am in...

My usual small one bedroom suite with the lake view please..

John G
Oh yeah I forgot to mention I will have the spa suite and be nice and close to all the facilities hehehe 🤣🤣🤣

Any more teaching ideas 🤔 teacher John 😬

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I'm in too for the entire time this time around.
Looking forward to this one.

Cheers Gerald

(EDIT: I can only do Friday Afternoon to Monday Morning now)

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I would love to go to something like this.
Maybe some of the pros could help this newbie out
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Old 08-02-2018, 09:18 PM
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David it would be great to have you along - there will be plenty of 'Pros' to help you out. We were all newbies once, and some of us are still toddlers with this AP gig. Malcolm and the organisers run a top notch event - so bite the bullet and join us.

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I will try and do my best Malcolm.
But, we have a by-election on March 17 (Batman) and we are doing the sausage sizzle on the day.
Will advise closer to the date.
thanks
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I would love to go to something like this.
Maybe some of the pros could help this newbie out
Don't know about pros but there are plenty of experienced people who would be more than happy to get you up and running either visually or with imaging, you would get to see a lot of different setups to help you on your astro journey.

As said earlier, bite the bullet and come along and enjoy yourself even if it is only over the weekend.
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I'm gonna try to make it to the camp again!

The plan is to avoid bicycles, mad dogs, crashes, ambulances, viruses, and maybe zits (?)! It seems like ages.........

Coffee, please!
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Welcome back Wren!
Was that black, white or Irish coffee?
I hope that all has gone well with your recovery.
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I have sent you a PM!!

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Crystal Lake

Hi all, will be there as well. paper work going in tomorrow. looking forward to it. Love to get some time at the scope, considering we have had cloudy nights here in Stawell.
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Bookings are coming in!! Thanks all for the support. I will do a collation tonight and let you know who is coming!!

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Bookings or indications pending paperwork are:

Malcolm
Paul Byron
Barry Coverdale
Martin (Welcome back Martin!!)
Paul Milvain +1
Gavan
Stefan +1 ( and a couple more!)
Beth & Bruce Van Every
John G
Robert
Paul F
Steve F
Jen (surprisingly)
Andy C
Gerald G
Wren
John Pullen
Brian Medeiros +1
Dave M

So numbers are starting to build!! Obviously there are a few newcomers to the fold which is great and a couple who we haven't seen as much of recently!

Cheers

Malcolm
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