Queensland Astrofest 2007

[h0ughy]

I know, I know it is far too early and we havent event got passed the SPSP yet, but I am very very keen for this one. I have booked (http://www.qldastrofest.org.au/html/reg_form2007.htm) already and as the "official" web site is now up and taking bookings Alan Meehan and myself are the firt to have registered for this event.:thumbsup:

it will be a big one for me, I will have the losmandy G11 and a c8 and a lx200R 10" to play with and a you beaut modified canon350D cooled camera. I am so looking forward to some losmandy lessons fropm Mr Ponders setting up in LOSMANDY alley. Might even let in a few em200 and 400's if necessary:lol:

So the reigning counterweight tosser from NSW is coming back:whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

[Dennis]

All hail the conquering hero - king of throwing all nighter’s, prince of prodigious DSLR output, champ of counterweight comp winner and all round top bloke. I give you…the H0ugh!

Cheers

Dennis

[h0ughy]

yes you heathen, bow before my superiour intellect:rofl: :rofl: . Ok you can get up now, stop laughing, I said stop it:P :P .

so signed up and filled in the form Big D;) ?

[[1ponders]]

I'm in for sure :thumbsup:

All I want to know is why isn't it running for two weeks? :party:

[RB]

I wish I could give you one of these Houghy :bowdown: but I've done my back in atm. :lol:

I wish I could make it up to Astrofest, but no chance for me. :(

[h0ughy]

My wife would shoot me if I was away that long.......

[[1ponders]]

Well, I told the guys at work this afternoon I was taking that week off and not to bother putting me on the teaching timetable for that week. ;)

Sya asked me last year why it wasn't running for two weeks. She also asked if I would be allowed to camp out there early or stay later. :D

[Dennis]

Are you sure Dave????

According to Wiki……Lesions are sometimes intentionally inflicted during surgery…..;) ;)

Do you really want Paul to inflict lesions on you…..?:lol: :lol:

Cheers

Dennis

[h0ughy]

I have had a lesson in lesions
:rofl: :whistle:

[earthlight]

Well we are going to trial a double weekend next year.
It is 23rd July - 3rd August 2008. We're hoping it will be popular, as the weekend are our fullest nights.

If it is, and it's not too much extra work, we'll do it again.

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Anne-Louise Surma-Hawes
QLD Astrofest Registrar

[[1ponders]]

:party: :D

Sounds like fun Anne-Louise.

Well, for those of us not working on the fest that is :)

[h0ughy]

2 weekends - I am dead. I probably wont be allowed to go

[earthlight]

You could 'break down' like Brendan and end up staying longer :D or drive through the night:driving: then you would only miss one night.:lol:

Anyway the whole idea started for people who work during the week to see more dark sky. And maybe the interstateers may try to sleep a bit more before they leave for home. I'd hate to be restricted to just the weekend, it wouldn't be an Astrofest experience.

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earthlight

[acropolite]

I'm working on HRH for a tour :driving:up from Melbourne (after crossing the pond in the spirit) visiting relatives :family2:on the way and ending up at Astrofest. :camera: Fingers crossed..... :prey:

[[1ponders]]

That's would be great Phil. If we can lend any persuasiveness, let us know.

You know like, beautiful warm barlmy weather at that time of the year. ;)

[CoombellKid]

Definitely on my list of things 07, it'll be a solo effort this year

Regards,CS

[Gargoyle_Steve]

I gave my boss the Astrofest dates about a month ago and told him I'd be taking time off - probably 4 days or so, not the full week as it's all unpaid leave and I can't afford to drop a weeks pay AND buy lots of raffle tickets / astro goodies while there!
;)

Rob I know you'll miss the family this time around but we'll all have a great time there.

Look forward to catching up with the rest of you too whom I only get to meet at Astrofest.

Cheers!

[h0ughy]

go phil, you can sleep next to Paul, he goes to bed fairly early and doesn't snore at all.:whistle: :P Paul normally camps near the family dorm, I take it thats where you would be bunking with the missus:D

[h0ughy]

be good to see you Rob and Steve

[Nightshift]

Hi All, I'm registered for Friday and Saturday nights at this stage, I will be in the Northern field with my caravan again. Hey Paul, where will you be parking your taugtliner this year??? You know, the one you need for all your gear?

[[1ponders]]

In the same place Dennis, under the shade of that beautiful tree.

[jjjnettie]

I'll be coming along for Tuesday night, then Friday, work Saturday and come back that night for the AstroFeast.
There's no time off for the wicked.

[[1ponders]]

Nice to see you back online Jeanette. You've been missed.

[Zubenel]

Good to see you back JJJJJJJJJJanet. How much for the internet connection?? Did he release some funds?? Thanks for a great night at the camp oven. Saturn at 1200x :P redickulas:whistle: but what fun. 280x was enough for me:thumbsup: Cheers Zub

[jjjnettie]

Yeah, 1250x, mad isn't it. But a double barlowed 4mm is something you've just got to try once in your life.
Wish I could have stayed up longer with you, nights like that have been hard to come by. Maybe we could organise another night and get Chris to cook us up a meal. PS, sorry I forgot your online name before.
We're back on dial up until the Government releases more funds for rural broadband. He got sick of going to the bank to pay the bills.
Hey Paul, it's great to be back.

[glenc]

Here is a list of DSO visible from Brisbane on 10th August at 7pm, midnight and 5am. Thanks to SkyMapPro.
Also a combined list for 7pm, midnt and 5am with no repetition sorted by constellation. The txt file can be copied to a spreadsheet.

[[1ponders]]

Will we get to see you there Glen?

[glenc]

Be there Wed to Sat nights.

[[1ponders]]

Look forward to meeting you then Glen.

[h0ughy]

yes be a pleasure - look for losmandy row - you will find paul and a few others:whistle: ;) . maybe a mad englishman too:P ;)

[allan gould]

Ive decided that I'll bring my Losmany with Gemini to Astrofest and do a little photography on the side.
Booked in Wed to Sat night. Looks like Ill have to find Losmandy Alley

[alan meehan]

guess ill have paint the eq6 black and call it a losmandy or go down the back paddock,9 weeks to go cant wait

[[1ponders]]

That's alrigh Al. That white eq6 with the gold skywatcher pro 100 will look damn fine in a field of black ;)

Lookin' forward to seeing you again.

[Outbackmanyep]

Ok whens it on and where and for how long??

PS.....don't forget to wear your NSW BLUES jumper up there!

[glenc]

http://www.qldastrofest.org.au/
August 6 to 12 at Linville NW of Brisbane.
http://www.qldastrofest.org.au/html/map.htm

[jjjnettie]

I just booked in for Friday and Saturday nights. Optional extras included.
I'm looking forward to meeting you all again.

[firstlight]

Hi everyone,
Just 64 days to go :party2:

Anne-Louise has updated the registration page to include to include ordering t-shirts. There is a picture of what the shirts will roughly look like is up there as well, Alan is going to make up a sample soon so we can have that online.

The shirts are the same quality as the iceinspace shirts that most have so you know the value. Order online and you pay $15, a limited selection of sizes will be at Astrofest, but there you will pay $18.

If you have already registered, but you want to order a shirt, youy can still do that with the online reg form. Deadline is... um... early July I think :shrug:. Hmmm... I'll have to look that up and get back to you.

Cheers for now
Tony

[h0ughy]

Excellent news Tony!!!:)

[firstlight]

2nd July is the cut off for ordering online, Same as the early registration draw. If you register before then, you will have a chance to win 6 nights free at next years Astrofest.
Tony

[h0ughy]

PICK ME!! PICK ME !! PICK ME!!:D

[firstlight]

Have you no pride, David?

[h0ughy]

NO thats why I am visiting QLd:rofl:

[[1ponders]]

:lol:

[acropolite]

We're coming for sure, HRH & I booked on the boat today, after reading the etiquette and knowing HRH's penchant for switching on bright white lights at night, I'll have to get some red gelatine filter material, lest we be ejected from the camp for breaches of etiquette...Does anyone know where I can get red Gelatine filter material???...

[jjjnettie]

I look forward to meeting you both.

[[1ponders]]

How many square meters do you want Phil? :lol: I can pick up A3 sheets here on the coast for you.

[h0ughy]

Well just have to make sure all the lights are changed to red ones. Be glad to meet you in person Phil

[allan gould]

Just a question for those that have been before. It is apparent that power is available, but what length of extension cord would generally be necessary to access this power?
Looking forward to finally meeting some of you "in the flesh" so to speak
Allan

[Dennis]

Hi Allan

If you require power, then most of the observing paddocks are within 20 to 50 metres of a mains power point.

Power is generally drawn from the dormitories via extension leads running out of the doors or windows in the 2 or 3 buildings. Depending on where you set up. I usually bring a 30m and a 20m extension, but to be on the safe side, 50m should cover it.

I would recommend an outdoor extension, such as used on building sites, and an ELCB to protect yourself, as the ground can get damp from dew. Not too sure if we’ll see any grass up there this year, with the drought.

Cheers

Dennis

[allan gould]

Thanks for that
Allan

[mickal555]

Going up for the week this year. Wooo!

[[1ponders]]

It will be great to see you again Mickal. You've been abit quiet around here lately.

[mickal555]

A bit?

I've been quiet at BAUT too, this year. Blame travian, and school I suppose.