Queensland Astrofest 2018

[QLD_Astrofest]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick word to to let you know that registration opens on the 3rd of May. Check the countdown clock on www.qldastrofest.org.au.

[h0ughy]

Oh goody goody goody bags my usual spot

[AstroJunk]

What is the schedule this year? Any vendor sales or speakers?

[LyraMoonstarer]

Morning JB!

We are still confirming details for our speakers for the two Saturdays. We are also hoping that Rick will be able to do a PixInsight spot on the second Friday if he is able to join us this year.

This begs the question if there are any of our IIS attendees who might be able to do a workshop or give a talk during their visit? So hands up please for those of you who would like to volunteer to enlighten us.

Diane :-)

[firstlight]

You have a usual spot? Is that a spot you have been more than 2 times?

[RickS]

It's whatever spot you want, Tony :lol:

[h0ughy]

The place to sleep ;)

New spot thIs year as I will be chasing so many targets at f2.2:D

[firstlight]

Ok... now it makes sense. :whistle:

[DaveO]

The manual registration form is loaded and the online registration system is all ready for registrations. All I have to do is turn it on. :)

I wonder if I can wait until 8pm tomorrow night? ;)

Either way, the early bird will no doubt come out on top for the annual first to register competition!

[DaveO]

I have to take the dog to the vet for immunisation :shrug:, so have opened the registrations a little early folks, as I would not have been back for the 8pm deadline.

[h0ughy]

Well booked and paid - bank transfer in progress

Alan and i will be there:thumbsup::rofl:

[glend]

On the online rego form, what does Upper and Lower Caravan mean? Is a towed hard side camper trailer a caravan (sort of like an Avan)? I can find no info on the website about these questions.

[h0ughy]

OK the upper area is opposite the observing area which no-one of interest is at:P, but the lower caravan area is below the hall near the sports courts

[glend]

Thanks Houghy, where are the imagers located, near lower caravan area?

[RickS]

I'll sign you up for the PixInsight workshop, Glen :)

[multiweb]

All done. See you all there.:thumbsup:

PS: may I suggest although the captcha is a good idea to limit the timer to once per session. I got checked 4 times on my tablet while filling in the form with my fat fingers. I'm not a robot. I just suck at typing on digitizers. :P

[h0ughy]

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/attachment_browse.php?a=202995

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/attachment_browse.php?a=202969
thats up top
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/attachment_browse.php?a=166680

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/attachment_browse.php?a=202628 the imaging field

the lower area
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=58630&highlight=queensland+astrofest&page=6

[glend]

Thanks Houghy.:thumbsup:

[OneCosmos]

All booked and can’t wait to start packing.

[alan meehan]

where in ....were back

[h0ughy]

and i hope at number 1:rofl:

[that_guy]

I'll be there, depending on how my next semester uni timetable turns out and what class I can skip ;) I'll try to be there for the whole week.

[Zubenel]

YESSSS! Booked :thumbsup::D I'll am very happy to return after I missed the first one last year since 2002 !!:hi:

[Nino]

I think if I go this year for the full duration I will be taking my own food. Camp Duckadang managers are pricing the food to high.

[multiweb]

Seriously? Cheap as chips for what you're getting.:lol:

[winstar]

And once again, he gets in as the first registrant! Now what booby prize can I give him this time?

[h0ughy]

i wait with anticipation
;)

[h0ughy]

now where do i go this year

[Dennis]

I figured that by now David, with all the exotic equipment you manage to pack into a vehicle and trailer, you would require a whole paddock to yourself!;)

Cheers

Dennis

[glend]

I am still trying to find out what Upper and Lower Caravan means. Is there a site diagram, i am unable to find one on the Astrofest or Duckadang websites. From conversations I think Upper Caravan is the one i want, close to the imaging field, is this correct?

[brisen]

Glen

This might help - it is from the registration book a couple of years ago but I suspect the setup will be similar. You want the very last page which has the map on it. Page 10 also has some info.

http://www.qldastrofest.org.au/external_files/Registration_booklet_2014_07_06.pdf

Brain

[Dennis]

Hi Glen

It has been some 10-12 years since I last attended, but for what its worth, this was the set up back in 2006.

The red rectangle is where caravans were parked on the upper paddock, adjacent the main entrance.

The red oval is where caravans were parked on the lower paddock, adjacent the tennis courts. A steep embankment separates the two paddocks=walk up and down a lot for facilities, etc.:)

Cheers

Dennis

[h0ughy]

:rofl: :thumbsup: and to stop people walking past:P or talking to mounts

[Dennis]

Well it was 1Ponders G-11 with new worms...:)

Cheers

Dennis

[multiweb]

Same place as previous years. Where all the gear fits. I found a satellite view of your gazebo from a couple of years back. Apparently you can see it from space. :lol:

[h0ughy]

ahhh the palace;)

[glend]

Booked and paid for first four nights 3rd - 6th August.

[multiweb]

You're going to wish you booked the whole duration. It's a long way to get there.

[glend]

I just drove back from Brisbane last week, I know all about the drive.

Nine nights is a long time at my age, and I have family to visit in Brisbane.

[winstar]

Glen,
The caravan spaces are gradually getting more and more curtailed as Lions put in new equipment for the kids - the latest thing which may be there by August is a Gaga Pit, location on the site unknown. The upper caravan space is next to the Visual observing area, but nowhere is far from anywhere else. It will have to be first come first pick of available spaces. When it runs out, people will have to go to the lower area. I'm attaching the most recent plan of the place from last year.

[alan meehan]

I GOT ASK Wendy what is a Gaga Pit

[MichaelSW]

Two Lower Camping Ground photos from 2017. Fewer campers last year. Tents and camper vans fit well between the trees. Sometimes get 6 / 7 tent set-ups. Caravans go on the other side of the Tennis court.

And the misty morning photo from 2015.

[QLD_Astrofest]

Hi Alan,

THIS is a Gaga Pit. And this is what it seems to be about.
"Gaga is a fast paced, high energy sport played in an octagonal pit. The more players the better! Dubbed a kinder gentler version of dodge ball, the game is played with a soft foam ball, and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees."

[troypiggo]

Only a few days left of the early bird rates...

I booked my 5 nights today :D :hi:

[Nortilus]

Yet another year I can't make it :( hopefully 2019 will be different as I hope to be working and can take time off or I will be living in SE QLD and it wont be far to anyhow...1100km is along way.

[alan meehan]

Thanks Wendy so it looks like a big sand pit

[multiweb]

Don't forget your shovel and sand bucket. :P

[QLD_Astrofest]

Register for Qld Astrofest 2018 now. Early bird rates close at 8pm this Sunday 3rd June 2018.
http://qldastrofest.org.au

[that_guy]

I've just registered for the last 4 days. Just a quick question, how long do we have to pay for the booking?

[OuterObsession]

Online forms not showing early bird rates?

[DaveO]

Let me check the forms engine to see what the problem is

[DaveO]

Hi all

There was an error in the formula, which is corrected now. You can still get the early bird rate until midnight.

Regards
David

[OuterObsession]

Thanks for that dave.

Cheers,
Jameson

[Camelopardalis]

While I appreciate all the effort to make AF camper/van friendly and understand the spirit for first come etc, the uncertainty about the caravan capability makes this quite a stressful dilemma...it’s tough to justify dragging the van up there without knowing there’s a suitable spot for it.

A couple of nights in my pop-up tent might be my limit this year :sadeyes:

[QLD_Astrofest]

Hi Duncan,

We have recently received confirmation that the Gaga Pit will not be installed until September, so it will not impact on this years Astrofest. Lions are complying to the Sommerset Regional Council's regulation on caravans, and so positions are defined by that, and not how the Queensland Astrofest did it in the past. We hope to learn soon the exact position of the future Gaga Pit so as to plan for next year.

Having said that, we have also just been made aware that the land-owner next door is allowing camping and small camper-vans along the fence, but NOT caravans. We are opening negotiations as to see if this is a safe and viable option for us as this could relieve some of the pressure on camping.

I am not fully aware of the level of demand for caravan space this year, so the best bet would be to contact Wendy at registrar_AT_qldastrofest.org.au, outline your projected stay if you would like to be there for most of the camp. Spots will be allocated as people register and requests for preferred positions will be supported as much as possible. We would appreciate as much notice as possible if your plans change so we can maximise the use of these spots.

Hopefully this will help you decide, as we look forward seeing to all our regular and new attendees at the 25th year of the Queensland Astrofest.

[RickS]

You could join the world class snorer chorus in the dorms, Dunk :lol:

[Camelopardalis]

Thanks for your response! I appreciate there are limited spots, especially for the larger rigs, and it's a hard game of Tetris getting us all in :thumbsup:

[Camelopardalis]

Yeah nah...not wild about inhaling the drunken emissions that aren't my own or those of a loved one :screwy: would rather take my chances with the frostbite :lol:

[glend]

Yeah, I have now arranged the extra days, I will be there for the duration.

Just need to sort out how I monitor my imaging gear from the warmth of my camper.

[OneCosmos]

*All sorted* thanks David

Not too far off now. I have had some of the most amazing and rewarding views of Jupiter, Saturn and Mars lately using the 152mm refractor, Denk binos, 12.5mm dockters and a planetary filter - simply unbelievable. I'm really keen to show people at Astrofest how good these views are, (athough I suspect Nundah's seeing is a lot better than Duckadang), but I need a kindly astronomer to help out. How?


Well I'll certainly have both the refractor and the SDM present but I'll be mostly imaging through the refractor partly because the vestigial EQ8 pier precludes enjoyable viewing being so low to the ground. If on a few nights I could transfer it to a much taller platform I can use it for visual too - mainly for the planets as the SDM obviously blows it away for DSOs.


I had planned to buy a Berlebach Planet that could double for visual and imaging but it is just too much money. What I'm looking for therefore is someone who has something of at least an EQ6 capacity on a tall tripod doing nothing much that could accept a Losmandy style bar. I reckon for visual the EQ6 or similar would perform well enough and provide more comfortable viewing.


Cheers,


Chris

[glend]

Just wondering how folks find the meals provided by the Camp? My camper is self contained as far as a kitchen is concerned, and I can bring what I need to prepare food wise for the duration; but cooking does take some time, gas, etc, and then there is cleanup. Breakfast and Lunch are pretty easy, but going out for dinner does have some appeal. So how do you find the meals provided by the Camp?

[OneCosmos]

I always found the meals to be perfectly adequate (there was one year where it wasn't - but one in 9 isn't bad) and it kind of made astronomy easy by taking away some of the onerous tasks. Having said that it is no longer as affordable as it once was and last year I simply pack a whole bunch of 'lite 'n easy' meals to microwave. It worked pretty well and I will do the same again this year.


Chris

[multiweb]

I think the meals are always very good. Good serves of veggies, meats, awesome cakes. No need to bring any food.

[alan meehan]

5and half weeks to go better start packing cant wait

[multiweb]

Getting closer now. Dusting the cobwebs off the gear. :P
What's the weather been like up there? Typical for the season or wet? :question:

[troypiggo]

Been all over the place this last week or 2 here in Brisbane. Had some quite warm days, bit of rain, then last few nights have been crystal clear and freezing. Few more clear nights to come by the looks of it. I've been dusting the cobwebs off by sucking in some photons for a change :)

[multiweb]

Freezing is good. I'd rather ice than dew. :)

PS: Mars will be at the zenith. Is there anybody out there with a massive DOB and some FL who could spare a minute or two to stick a ZWO cam at the eye piece and get a short movie?
Let me know. I have cheese and crackers. ;)

[troypiggo]

Pretty sure Chris/onecosmos will have his 16" SDM there, but think those big dobs are allergic to anything but eyepieces in their focusers :)

[multiweb]

That's where you need to create a diversion. :lol:

[glend]

Mars is covered in dust with little detail showing, maybe it will clear but that is what was said two weeks ago too. Look else where imho.

[glend]

Mars is very bright, blindingly so, but covered in dust with little detail showing, maybe it will clear but that is what was said two weeks ago too. Look else where imho.

[AstroJunk]

My 20" is set up for photography. Feel free to use it - Not sure which weekend I'll be there, it depends on the weather :)

[multiweb]

Sounds like a plan. :thumbsup: I'll be there the first week-end and the whole duration then driving back on Sat morning.

[RobF]

+1 :)

[peter_4059]

Might need to breakout the minus dijon filter Marc.

[OneCosmos]

Hi Glen,


Meals have varied over the years. They used to be $6 and very easy and mostly filling, but they have certainly become a lot more expensive - but hardly surprising as costs have risen. Belinda does a great job but I have to say I didn't eat 'out' at all last year as I also have my van with a microwave and 'lite 'n' easy' was in the picture, punctuated by plenty of wine, port and cheese :).


The meals at Astrofest are certainly convenient, for the most part tasty enough and sustaining, but I'll be bringing lite n easy again.


Chris

[OneCosmos]

Like Jonathan's my 16", which originally belonged to Jack Giles, was designed and built from the ground up with imaging in mind. The poles are shorter than normal which pushes the focus further out to allow for filter wheels and cameras. I will be imaging with the refractor though whilst thoroughly enjoying using my eyes with the 16"

[glend]

I have had to pull out of Astrofest for this year, due to health issues. Hope everyone has a great trip and wonderful dark skies. Maybe next year.:shrug:

[multiweb]

The more I think about it is that I'll need FL more than aperture. Might pack up the Mewlon 210 in the boot if I have room. But that Mars weather makes it challenging to get anything on the surface.




No need for filters, it's built in mate. I produce green deepsky shots natively. :thumbsup:

[troypiggo]

That's no good :(

[alan meehan]

Geez glend that's no good hope you ok

[OuterObsession]

Anyone able to get the Astofest bintel coupon code to work? I'm not having any luck and I'm still waiting for them to reply to my email.

[QLD_Astrofest]

Hi everyone,

We have realised that we haven't been promoting the Erwin van der Velden Memorial Photo Competition very well. Many people knew Erwin, either when he was a member of the Brisbane Astronomical Society and the Southern Astronomical Society, while he worked at York Optical in Brisbane, or by his fabulous images, but we also realise that many do not. There is a blurb about him and a link to a website devoted to him here http://qldastrofest.org.au/index.php/activities/77-astro-photo-competition-rules.

The Astrofest is fast approaching and if you haven't gotten your images you wish to enter to the Photo Competition to the club representatives on the Astrofest committee, or to the registrar, you will need top act soon as we will be in the throes of setting up camp from mid next week.

With this in mind, and as we want to have the images up when the camp starts on Friday, please send a PM to here, and we will give you an email address you can send digital images for a multimedia display. If we can have the electronic versions this weekend, we can relax the rule to have the physical photo prior to camp.

Bear in mind that our display device is not likely calibrated to the specifications you have at home, therefore your image may not look quite how you intended. This is one reason we have not used this method to display competition photos in the past, however we feel we man need to drag ourselves into the late 20th Century.

Hope to hear from you soon.

[h0ughy]

OK, great so we don't have to print them even better as most printing is now an ink jet and not on photo paper

[RickS]

Sorry to hear that, Glen.

[QLD_Astrofest]

Personally I prefer to have the images on paper as they will be how you want them to look, but you can't have everything... I mean... Where would you put it?

I hear you about the difficulty of having a photo quality printer. Ours is not supported under W10, and having a difficult time finding another that prints CMYK rather than RGB.

[QLD_Astrofest]

Hi Jameson,

I will bring it up with Bintel.

Cheers

[QLD_Astrofest]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick word about our Major Sponsors. We have been lucky over the years to have had the great support for people such as Bintel and SkyWatcher. This year is no different, Bintel (https://www.bintel.com.au/) is an authorised distributor of ZWO and has donated a great prize in our raffle. Likewise Will from SkyWatcher (https://skywatcheraustralia.com.au/) is supporting us with a bunch of great products. Simulation Curriculum (https://www.simulationcurriculum.com/), makers of Starry Night and Sky Safari, have decided to come on board as Major Sponsor this year as well. Finally, ExtraVision (http://www.extravision.com.au/) has given us a number of prizes. On the downside, our raffle is going to take as long as it does every year, but on the plus, there are lots of great prizes and we will be drawing the prizes at lunch so we don't lose the night, should it be clear.

The raffle is open to all registrants, organising Club members, their families and friends. It is an important part of our running of the Astrofest, allowing us to buy and update equipment, and to defray as much from the fees as we can. We can't sell the tickets online, but if you are a registrant and wish to buy tickets for your friends and family, contact the Registrar at registrar(at)qldastrofest.org.au. Of course, tickets will be on sale at the Queensland Astrofest up to the drawing on Saturday 11th August.Have a look at all our sponsors contributions on our website (http://www.qldastrofest.org.au).

If you use social media, I would like to ask that you share our Major Sponsors' websites and social media pages so they can get as much exposure as possible. Their support is vital for the Queensland Astrofest, and The Queensland Astrofest would like to return that support.

Cheers for now.

[Nino]

Only four more sleeps till astrofest. Friday can't come quick enough.

[h0ughy]

Yep have packed light this year

[troypiggo]

Houghy's interpretation of packing light... no trailer. :P:D

[h0ughy]

there is still some room......

[strongmanmike]

If you decided to go to the Texas Star Party Dave :)

[RobF]

Everyone better bring a fan to blow those cold fronts further south.
First half of next week isn't looking ideal currently :(

[multiweb]

O ye, of little faith. More wine, no need for fans. :P

[RickS]

I'm going to bring some light painting tools in case of cloudy nights :D

[multiweb]

All you need is a movie projector. I reckon if we put David's Taj Mahal on its side we can set up a drive in.

[RickS]

With wine & cheese it'll be just like gold class :lol:

[cfn]

Avoca Vale High Resolution forecast is now online at: http://www.liveweather.com.au/avocavale/

[QLD_Astrofest]

Hi fellow Astro-Festers,

We're working on the digital presentation tonight, then it gets pretty busy for us as the pointy end of the Astrofest draws near. If you have any images that you want in the photo competition - please PM us now so we can put them into the competition.

Cheers
Queensland Astrofest Committee

[QLD_Astrofest]

Just a gentle reminder that unless you have made arrangements to help the set-up of the Queensland Astrofest with the Astrofest Committee, participants are not to arrive before the Astrofest opens at 10:00 on Friday 3rd August.

[glenc]

Magnitude 9 comet C/2016 M1 PanSTARRS is near alpha Cen in August.
On the 3rd at 7pm it is 2.4 degrees from beta Cir.
The attached map from Guide 9 shows the comets path from 30/7 to 27/8 at 7pm.
The zenith is up and alpha Cen is near NGC 5617.

[AstroJunk]

For those coming up for the first weekend, a few of us will be heading up to Yarraman for a solar transit of the ISS on Saturday. Meet outside Stargazers Café from about 10am for setup at the memorial, followed by celebratory pie at the bakery after the transit at 10:57 :thumbsup:

[alan meehan]

one more sleep and we are off astrofest here we come

[multiweb]

Car's all packed. Leaving tomorrow morning. :driving:

[h0ughy]

Safe travels :thumbsup:

[alan meehan]

safe travels everyone

[OuterObsession]

Question:
If we aren't paying for the camp meals and want to cook our own food is this possible? Is the camp kitchen communal?

"Cooking is NOT permitted in
ANY of the accommodation
areas at ANY time." I saw that somewhere does that apply to people in tents/campervans/caravans?

Cheers,
Jameson

[thunderchildobs]

There is a BBQ area for cooking and some communal microwaves.
The no cooking rule only applies to the bunk houses.

[OuterObsession]

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks!

[QLD_Astrofest]

The Queensland Astrofest is ready to open at 10:00 tomorrow (Friday 3rd August). If someone wants to complicate my life to the extreme, please send any images for the Erwin van der Velden Trophy by tomorrow afternoon. Your images will miss the starting gun by a day or so, but I will be able to update the presentation by Saturday.

On another note, Astro Anarchy has come on board as a Major Sponsor. Please visit our Major Sponsors websites and social media, and support them as they have supported us:

Bintel
https://www.bintel.com.au
SkyWatcher
http://skywatcheraustralia.com.au/
ExtraVision
http://www.extravision.com.au
Sky Safari
https://www.simulationcurriculum.com/products-mobile-apps.html
Astro Anarchy
http://www.astroanarchy.com.au


Cheers and safe travels.
Queensland Astrofest

[multiweb]

Terrific Astrofest this year, one for the books I reckon. Had 7 clear nights out of 8 and no fog so mostly allnighters. Stacks of data and photons were collected, beer, wine and cheese reserves were quickly depleted and all this good times turned into some extra kilograms. :thumbsup: Now back on my bike. :) Great to catch up with everybody. Had a ball.

[RickS]

I had a super astrofest (did you see what I did there, Peter and Troy?) Great to see you Marc, and all the other IIS denizens. I managed to lose weight despite the beer, wine and cheese :) Now the processing begins!

Cheers,
Rick.

[troypiggo]

Agreed. Think the best I’ve been to - clear nights, fog only one night at 4pm.

Thanks to the committee and Belinda and Tracey of course.

[h0ughy]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[edwardsdj]

I had a great time at Astrofest this year!

[peter_4059]

Agreed - best Astrofest in a long time. Weather was near perfect. Belinda did an awesome job looking after us again.

[that_guy]

Thanks for the great event! Averaged 3 hours of sleep per night. I am completely exhausted....

[OneCosmos]

One of the most enjoyable I have been to. Thanks Belinda for making the digital piano possible which provided me with a distraction during the long light tea time of the soul :)

[h0ughy]

that provided something else to listen to while waiting for signal on the verandah

[acropolite]

And where, may I ask, are the happy snaps ???....:sadeyes:

[firstlight]

Have to agree with all the previous comments. I was seriously considering giving the Astrofest a miss when Anne-Louise was sick just days prior.

Casa de Surma-Hawes performed spectacularly all week (as those around us can attest to our snoring), nights were splendid, and the company... meh... 2 outta three ain't bad, right? :lol:

After packing up the Astrofest with the rest of the Committee, it was too late to pack our not so movable feast and not arrive untill late in the evening, we decided to remain one more night. After coming out of the quarters Sunday night I saw this, and called all and sundry.

https://youtu.be/bUBWjOVUklE

[firstlight]

I'm afraid that you have to do FacePlant to see most of the traffic in this regard I believe.

We miss you and HRH up here, BTW

[acropolite]

Yeah, I really don't get the FB obsession. We'll likely be up next year though...:)

[firstlight]

Really looking forward to seeing you again.

[h0ughy]

Happy snaps

[h0ughy]

More

[h0ughy]

Why do we do this

[h0ughy]

What's the point

[strongmanmike]

Best shot is Marc in the classic astronomers outfit...socks with sandals :lol:

[multiweb]

This why my wife doesn't want me to walk next to her in the shopping mall. :shrug: I don't get it. Fashion is built-in. Made in France after all? :question:

[troypiggo]

Great snaps Houghy. Thanks for posting.

[acropolite]

Thanks Dave, always good to see some faces after the event...

[RickS]

It's not because the Indian Mynas dive bomb you when they see you in the car park, Marc?

Who was that good looking bloke next to Troy?

[multiweb]

The 10 days I wasn't at home they think they can rule the place again. They started bullying me again. :sadeyes:

[strongmanmike]

My wife hates socks with sandals with a passion....I occasionally just put them on just for the reaction :lol:..one time in spring here in Canberra it was warm in the afternoon but cooled right down during the night so I started off with sandals in the arvo but took shoes and socks with me to put on later...problem is I forgot the shoes and only took the socks...had to take a photo just like yours to send her...she reckoned I did it on purpose because I am just a daggy astronomer :lol:

Mike

[RickS]

I can lend you my duct tape boots, Mike. Do you think SWMBO would prefer those to socks & sandals? :question:

[strongmanmike]

:lol:...yeah, you're on...just in defense of my lovely wife she isn't very serious, just likes to give me heaps when I do it..fair cop :P

Mike

[jwheel69]

Looks like it was a good one!

[firstlight]

Sure was Joe. If you ever plan some international travel during the summer vacation, you'd be more than welcome here.

[MichaelSW]

Some of my Happy Snaps

[MichaelSW]

And some more

[troypiggo]

Nice shots, but how were you up that early in the mornings! :)

[jwheel69]

Actually I was at Astrofest in 2015 during a visit to Australia. A very memorable trip and i would like to visit again.

[MichaelSW]

It was easy, Troy. The joys of the 'early' morning Astrofest routines:- watching Taurus, Orion and Canis Major rise above the ridge line; checking signs of the Possum Raiders; writing the overnight minimum temperature in the tabletop frost; vegemite on toast as the sun rises; sitting in the sun to enjoy brekkie and saying "G'day" to the morning walkers; mist on the Brisbane River; hot shower in Bayley House block; watching the magpie gang chase each other around the sky; feeling Snug as a Rug in a Bug in my beanie and warm clothes.

And of course, an afternoon sleep doesn't go astray.

Cheers.

[troypiggo]

Aaah. That afternoon sleep. That's where I go wrong every year! :)

[MichaelSW]

IIS connections. 2015 was the year I organised a tent for Joe but forgot my own! He gave a great informative talk on the History, telescopes and Programmes at the McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis, Texas where the works as a science educator.

[jwheel69]

After that event I am sure that you put "Tent" at the top of your checklist!


Joe W.

[glenc]

Wendy tells me that the Qld Astrofest in 2019 is from Friday 26th July to Sunday 4th August.

[MichaelSW]

Glen,

That is correct. QLD Astrofest 2019 is from Friday July 26th - Sunday August 4th.

Michael.
SEQAS Astrofest Organising Committee Rep.