Border Stargaze 2007 - ASAW

[spacezebra]

Hi all

Just a quick update regarding the inaugural Border Stargaze 2007.

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Firstly, our society website (Astronomical Society of Albury-Wodonga) has undergone a massive revamp http://www.asaw.org.au/ thanks to a very generous donation of website/design by DevX Creations (http://www.devxcreations.com/) & MDR Designs (http://www.morgandr.com/). We now able to include some further information regarding the event, so check out the site.

We anticipate program and registration details to finalised by January 2007 - so watch this thread and this space http://www.asaw.org.au/?pid=&p=15 for updates.

Looking forward to your comments/feedback.

Cheers Petra
Secretary Border Stargaze 2007

[Rodstar]

I am a definite starter with two of my boys, Jack and Noah.

Looking forward to Border Stargaze. Should be fantastic, if a tad chilly!

[iceman]

Only two? How many have you got? :D

Looks to be a fantastic event already, Petra. I wish I could make it.

[Rodstar]

Three, if you include Louis, my dog......:doh:

[anthony2302749]

Hi Petra

A big well done on the ASAW web site:thumbsup: . Its got me so fired up I have got my telescopes, camera gear, wife and kid packed already. I hope to see you and the gang soon.

Anthony

[Rob_K]

We're pretty excited about the Stargaze here in Bright, Petra, and I'm a definite starter. The event will flush a lot of other astro-trogs out of the mountains, I'm sure. There must be heaps of other groups and individuals around the region who'll jump at the chance of attending a big event so close to home. Do Wangaratta, Benalla and Shepparton have astronomy groups?

Cheers -

[33South]

Im in.

[spacezebra]

Excellent news 33South - we look forward to seeing you.

There will be more information regarding the event posted to the ASAW / Border Stargaze website in the New Year.

It is important to ignore the accommodation prices quoted on the "venue website" - participants will be pleasantly surprised when our prices are posted in the New Year:D.



Cheers Petra

[leon]

Count me in as well Petra, i want one of these T Shirts.

Cheers leon :thumbsup:

[spacezebra]

Hi Leon

It will be great to see you again. Hey that's a picture of me.... I think that we can give you the job of official event photographer.

Yes, T-Shirts will be available for order prior to the event.

[Rez]

This looks like an exciting event, I think I will be there :)

[leon]

Yes Petra, that's you alright, :P and it will be nice to meet up again.

Cheers Leon :thumbsup:

[xstream]

We hope you are Robert. There are plenty of surprises in store for this event. Keep watching!

[Starkler]

I reckon im in .

It will be the first big outing for the new SDM truss dobbie :)

[Rodstar]

Hey Starkler! We can compare SDM scopes! Should make for some interesting observing.:thumbsup:

[Starkler]

Mine will be just a baby 15 incher ;)

[spacezebra]

Hi Geoff

This is excellent - looking forward to meeting you. We will have quite an array of telescopes on hand. Not sure if Anna and I will have the 20" built by then but will give it a good try. Keep an eye out for updates as we get closer.




Cheers Petra

[Rodstar]

Just programmed the co-ordinates in Argo Navis!!! Now it is real! Now, I just need a new scope and for 7 months to pass by.

[xstream]

Way to go, Rod.:thumbsup:

7 months! Next it will be here. :scared:

We hope to have quite a few announcements up buy the end of the month.

[Rob_K]

Petra et al, we just had our monthly get-together in Bright, and I brought up the Stargaze with the members that were there. Wouldn't be surprised if we get at least 4-6 starters for the big event. Our group is growing though, so who knows? Tonight we had 7 scopes (inc 12" Lightbridge & 10" LX200R, unheard of aperture in the group just a few months ago!) + tripod-mounted binocs out at the Porepunkah Airfield (fabulous skies), and there were a few regulars who couldn't make it. Jennie our secretary wasn't there, but I'm sure she will be happy to circularise details about the Stargaze to the group. Look forward to more details -

Cheers -

[spacezebra]

Hi there Rob

This is excellent news, and good to hear that your group is growing. I can see some inter club activities happening!!!! We are just about to start the promotional campaign so I will be contacting Jennie very soon. Keep watching this space.

Cheers Petra

[iceman]

It's looking great, Petra & crew. A very professionally run organisation team. I'm sure it'll be a huge success.

[spacezebra]

Hi Mike

Many thanks for the comments. We have drawn inspiration from many of the already established events, drawn a great deal of direction and inspiration from yours - plus added our own personal touches, it will be an exciting few days.

I personally am really looking forward to having some "hands on" experience with IIS camp. As for my fellow team members they are the seasoned Star Party experts and its their experience that will make it a great Border Stargaze event. Its all coming together.

Cheers Petra :)

[iceman]

I hope you spies (not very covert, mind you) got some great information for BSG2007 :)

Turns out I might repay the favour and do some spying of my own! :P I've almost convinced my wife that we should take a little trip down to Albury Wodonga in August! :) Maybe take an extra day on top and go and visit the snow fields! :)

So hopefully i'll be a starter for the event! Looking forward to it.

[Rodstar]

Great news, Mike. Jack and Noah will be thrilled at the prospect of having some playmates, too!

[xstream]

Great news Mike!

You know you guys are always more than welcome here.

[ausastronomer]

I will be there with my 10 yr old son Jake. Unfortunately due to double booking him on a Hawkesbury River holiday camp that clashed, he was unable to attend IISAC 2007 at Lostock. He had a ball at IISAC 2006 and recently up at Ilford. He continually reminds me every time I refer to the Pleiades (M45), as "the 7 sisters". Dad, "there are 8 of them not 7". Oh but for young eyes.

I will be taking the 18" Obsession and happy to run nightly sky tours as a representative of the Three Rivers Foundation, as we did at Lostock. www.3rf.org.

CS-John B

[spacezebra]

Excellent news Mike and John - can't wait to see you and your familes here in the Border region.

Cheers Petra

[Sausageman]

I would love to attend Petra, but I think it may be just a tad too far for me.
Lostock was 11 hours drive.
But hey, things may change.

Mike.

[spacezebra]

Hi Mike

It is a long drive, totally agree with you on that. Lostock was 9 hours for us. However, if things change we would love to see you there - you would be more than welcome.

Cheers Petra