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Old 31-08-2016, 10:00 PM
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Is that the one we saw a couple of years ago at Heathcote? I am sure some would be interested. It really makes the whole celestial co-ordinates thing (Ra and Dec) easy to visualise.
PM me and we can see what can be done.

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Old 31-08-2016, 10:32 PM
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OK, have some more bookings!! List is now:

Malcolm (myself)
Paul Byron
Paul Fitzgerald
Wren
Simon Waters x 2
John Glossop
Darren Quinert
Paul Milvain
Christopher Milvain
Tom Fowler
Rowland
Norm and Melissa Matyson
David Murton
Jen (of course)
Dennis Busato
Tony Busato
Stefan del Pra
John Gurkin
Markus Stone
Eric and Nancy Nelson (from Utah)
Paddy
John Pullen
Jamie Pole
Josh Pole

Others that have told me they are coming are:
Andy Campbell
Julian O’Donnell
Steve Flemming
Camelopardelis (dunk on IIS)
Ian Merrick? I think I have that right?
Emmanual and David Booth

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Old 01-09-2016, 06:35 AM
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um....speaking of presentations, i designed and built a planispheric astrolabe which can convert settings in ra, dec to alt az and vice versa in the southern hemisphere. I can give a chat and demo about it if you wish.
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yes,yes,yes, yes!!!!!
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Old 01-09-2016, 09:09 AM
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I remember seeing the astrolabe at a Heathcote Messier night, a fantastic piece of work.
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Old 01-09-2016, 11:41 AM
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Hi all, unfortunately we are away that week but get back on the Saturday Grand final day but you never know I may pop up there on the Sunday for a visit.
Hey Jen, Yeah Drew maybe getting at that age where he starts doing his own thing but hopefully if I come up Ryan might come for a spin. He is disappointed that we may not be going and probably more so if Drew won't be there either but all good hopefully we get up there at least to say hi.
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Old 01-09-2016, 04:07 PM
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I'm coming, bunking in with Paul M - may also have a couple of extras TBC.
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Old 01-09-2016, 04:15 PM
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Hi all, unfortunately we are away that week but get back on the Saturday Grand final day but you never know I may pop up there on the Sunday for a visit.
Hey Jen, Yeah Drew maybe getting at that age where he starts doing his own thing but hopefully if I come up Ryan might come for a spin. He is disappointed that we may not be going and probably more so if Drew won't be there either but all good hopefully we get up there at least to say hi.
Let's hoping we get to see you Daniel!!

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Old 01-09-2016, 04:18 PM
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I'm coming, bunking in with Paul M - may also have a couple of extras TBC.
Andy
I have Paul all booked in, I gathered he would have some others including you. Congratulations again on the award, any room left in your house with all the trophies?

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Old 01-09-2016, 05:31 PM
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We have one extra to start with (Ian Merrick) if there are any more and it gets tight I can tent it (I will be tenting with Christopher on the Friday night anyway)
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Is that what they call it these days? Boom boom
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Don't ask what the tent is!
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Old 01-09-2016, 09:34 PM
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Lol. I wonder what I am letting Toph in for!
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Old 01-09-2016, 10:45 PM
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Hey pppssstt guess what guys it's September 😱😱
Yayyyyyyy 😜😜😜🔭🔭🔭
Gee Daniel you need to get your **** together and get your dates back on target with Astro camps I can't believe your missing out again 😱 Hopefully we will get to catch up with you some time for a few drinks 😈😈
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Old 02-09-2016, 08:11 AM
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Hi,
For the spectroscope session I will be concentrating on setting up, and acquiring spectra from both gratings and slit spectroscopes.
Then running through the necessary pre and post processing of the spectral image to produce a calibrated 1D fits profile.

I use AstroArtV6 for image acquisition, but I'm sure any of the major Astrophotographic packages are similar.
I will be using BASS Project software for spectral processing
https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/astrobodger/info
(and mentioning the others: VSpec, IRIS, and RSpec)
In spectroscopy we never, never use any subsequent image enhancement (PS, PSP etc.) The integrity of the raw data is of critical importance.

If you have any specific questions/ concerns on spectroscopy let me know before hand and I can ensure I have an answer for you.

I will also bring along some copies of the new book "Imaging Sunlight -using a digital Spectroheliograph" and the latest prototype of the SHG.
I hope you will find the session informative and helpful and that it encourages you to "boldly go where few amateurs have gone before..."
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Old 02-09-2016, 10:23 PM
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It has just been pointed out to me that nowhere in the post starting this thread did we say where the camp is actually held. My fault, as I am so used to dealing with those who have been to the camp, and Snake Valley is a fairly small place, it simply never occurred to me that it was not there!
Anyway direction are on our website here http://snakevalleyastrocamps.org/about and the address is:
554 Carghnam Linton Rd Snake Valley
It is at the southern end of Snake Valley township and about 5 minutes north of Linton. Easy to find, it's the place with all the tents and scopes!!

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Old 03-09-2016, 11:14 AM
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I am heading off for a couple of days. Any enquiries I can be rung on 0448 567 187.

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Old 04-09-2016, 12:09 PM
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I'm really keen to see the spectroscope session. Ken, if possible, could you include information on equipment, (scopes best suited for spectroscopy and other equipment needed etc).

Also, really keen to test my 'new' scope, based on a jaeger 4 inch f15 in properly dark skies.

Missed March, can't wait for this one.

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Old 04-09-2016, 03:37 PM
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David,
Not a problem....
I like it when occasionally I get an easy/ easier question to answer.
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