Star Party In Gingin WA

[SadisticSarz]

Title: Star party in Gingin, WA

Hi everyone, this is Sara!

I live on a farm in Gingin and would like to invite Iceinspace members over for a star party on the night of Saturday 18th of July (two days after the new moon).

We have open paddocks with good views and minimal light pollution. I'm just getting into the hobby and would love to meet some of my fellow skygazers and have a look through some good telescopes!

Please private message me to RSVP and for the address.

In the event that the weather is bad, I'll call the event off and let you know via this thread!

We have a BBQ available. Be sure to bring warm clothing too its hell freezing out these parts at night. Bathrooms on site will be available

Hope to see you soon!

[Mokusatsu]

Cool! I'll message you!

[mr2ns]

Im busy that night but would of loved to come. Next time...

[brian nordstrom]

I would love t come as well but sadly we have made other plans for that night , the weather looks like it will be great ,,, next time for sure Sara .
Brian.

[narky]

Have you had any interest? If I can steal the work car that night I'd love to come up, but it might be awkward if its just us. I only have a ****ty telescope we could look through.

[chuckywiz]

Im keen to come up there with the 10 inch newt and an Ed80 and as many eyepieces as i can find.

[SadisticSarz]

Hiya Guys

Ben that would be awesome to bring your 10' Scope and eyepieces it would be something new for me too look through as I only have a 6" im using which is cool still. Sam there are 4-5 people coming plus my uncle and my aunt will be on the property with me as they are excited at the opportunity to meet new people and host them on the property. As for the weather forecast for the 18th it could look a bit dicey but I will keep people up to date and announce cancellation at midday on the 18th. Please private message me for location and details:question:

[alocky]

Hi Sarah,
I'm flying out Friday night, but would definitely bring my scope along if you decide to do this again. Not a bad spot light pollution wise!
Cheers,
Andrew.

[SadisticSarz]

Thank you for replying to My Star-party event. I will definitely run another one as this one is a first time event. Light pollution is not a problem here and its my uncle and aunties farm who supports my passion. A large shed is available to with a BBQ away from the designated area portable toilets are available on site.:D

[SadisticSarz]

Hi all

In the distances are only 2 big sheds and white sand patches. This is the area that has been put aside for viewing events. The large shed is behind me and Toilets will be to the left of the photo:thumbsup:

[Mokusatsu]

If the sky is clear I'll be there with an 8" Dobsonian and a parallelogram mounted binocular + refractor.

But I can't say the latest forecast looks promising. It says it will cloud over on Friday and probably rain all weekend in GinGin.

[SadisticSarz]

This is the latest forcast for Gingin on Saturday. http://prntscr.com/7tdbt9 so ill call it on Friday afternoon :sadeyes:

[SadisticSarz]

Hiya Guys

Thank you to everyone who have shown interest in joining us on my first Starparty. Due to the weather closing in on us this weekend I am having to shift the date to the 15th August 2015. (Weather Permitting of course) Please mark this date on your calendar. If you are interested in joining us please let us know and I can send you location and added information. For those who have replied already I have forward directions map and housekeeping information to your guys already. I would like to thank Mokusatsu for his encouragement in putting on a starparty and his guidance and advice. also Brax for pointing out finer details needed when hosting guests on the farm and Scott for investing his time and effort in getting me to the point of getting more involved in my passion. Thanks to my Uncle and Aunty for allowing us free access to the property and facilities. Also Thanks to Iceinspace for providing the platform for such an exciting gathering.

PS Don't mind our 3 cats they are just nosy and want to know who is visiting their backyard .

Sara :thanx:

[brian nordstrom]

:thumbsup:Thanks for that Sara , we will pencil in the 15th , hope the weather is better , its really closed in for this weekend for sure .
Brian.

[SadisticSarz]

Thank you brian I am hoping for nice stargazing weather too for the 15th. We are looking forward to meeting you and fellow stargazers on the day.:D

[seanliddelow]

Hi Sara,

I'm interested in the night on the 15th, however at this point I'm not 100% sure that I can make it as I will be in the process of moving house. I can let you know closer to the date. I will definitely be interested in any future nights that may occur:thumbsup:

cheers, Sean

[SadisticSarz]

Thank you for replying. It would be great to see you there weather permitting. Inbox me when you are sure you wish to join us and ill send you details:thumbsup:

[SadisticSarz]

Hiya Guys.

I have looked at the forecast for next weekend and it looks awesome. So the Star Party is still on for the 15th August 2015. As the the 15th draws closer I will keep everyone updated. If you are still interested then let us know.

[SadisticSarz]

Hi Guys.

I have been keeping an eagle eye on the weather forecast and it shows clouds building on Saturday and rain for Sunday. I am considering Friday as an alternative as it will be fine. I will review this on Thursday so watch this space.

[Mokusatsu]

No point having it when there are clouds!

I can make Friday. It's not as convenient, but do-able.

[SadisticSarz]

This is a map of the location and viewing area.:thumbsup:

[narky]

SEAN !!! Come star gaze with me. It's been years.

I should be able to make it Sarah, my flatmate's mum's sister's husband died, which means, I've been given a car for the week.

I'm keen to bring my little scope, but again, I know pretty much nothing, but do have a laptop with Stellarium. So better than nothing, and I'm happy to just look up and go "Ohhhhh".

I think we need Sean for his awesome knowledge, and THAT scope of his(well the one 3 years ago at the eclipse was awesome).

:D

[Mokusatsu]

Conditions look ideal tonight, pretty good tomorrow night (Saturday) but horrible Sunday.

Neither my wife nor my friend would be able to attend if we did this tonight and I suspect the change of date might inconvenience others, so if I get a vote I say we continue with prior plans to hold it on Saturday night and we'll just have to hope the clouds on Saturday night aren't too bad.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/au/gingin/16646/astronomy-weather/16646

Travis

[SadisticSarz]

Hi All

It looks good for Saturday Evening so we will stay with Saturday 15th August 2015.

[seanliddelow]

How are you going? I can't make this night unfortunately as I'm moving house (a lot of fun I know...:sadeyes:), but I'll try to make it to any other nights that are planned:thumbsup: I still have the old dob but have since upgraded to a Meade LX90 12" which is incredible with dark skies and good conditions:).

Sean

[SadisticSarz]

Not a problem im sure you will join us next time

[SadisticSarz]

Hi Everyone.

Thank you for replying to the Star Party. As the weather is great here with 20km wins blowing it looks like we are on for tonight. so for those coming and have already receive directions then we will see you here.

We have moved all the ponies out to our farm so you all want be interupted but nosey ponies.

[SadisticSarz]

Hi Guys

Sorry but the clouds won tonight. its pitch black out there....hope we can find another time

[SadisticSarz]

Hi Guys

Thank you to everyone who made the trip to join our star party. Though the weather had won I am sure we can beat the weather again I think. Its clear skies now go figure right. but still thank you all :):thumbsup:

[Mokusatsu]

Oh well. I did walk around the paddock, it looks like a good site for stargazing.

There'll always be another new moon next month... ;)

Travis

[SadisticSarz]

It be cool too when you guys can come when there is a bit more light so you can scope out your area to set up. My family said its not being used for anything other then the 2 ponies having a bit of graze here and there but other than that its up for grabs for star gazing.

[seanliddelow]

Astronomy and Murphy's Law go hand in hand :sadeyes: It should start clearing up as it warms up soon but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[Mokusatsu]

The next Saturday close to a new moon is Sat 12th Sept. If you want to try your luck again I'd love to come...

[SadisticSarz]

seems like a good idea...let me get back to you guys on that one dont want to give you guys hopes up lol

[Alderney]

Hi Sara.

Is your star party still on tonight.

Dave.