Snake Valley Astronomy Camp - Nov 2007

[ballaratdragons]

SNAKE VALLEY ASTRONOMY CAMP
- 9th - 13th NOVEMBER 2007

4 nights of exquisite Dark Skies

Yes, The November Snake Valley Astronomy Camp is approaching soon, so I will open the bookings.

We have gone International with a booking from a Gentleman in Denmark!

We have managed to keep the prices the same as the previous 4 Camps which are extremely affordable.

Power is available on the Observing field.

Bunkhouses (per person)
2 nights $30.00
3 nights $45.00
4 nights $59.00

Campsite (per person)
2 nights $28.00
3 nights $42.00
4 nights $55.00

Children under 5 y.o. – FREE

The Spectacular SATURDAY NIGHT FEAST will be on again!
Adults -$15, Under 12yo -$10

I will need to know the following:
1. definite booking?
2. how many in your group?
3. how many nights? and which nights?
4. Bunkhouse or campsite?
5. Sat Night Feast? and for how many?


Bring your tent, Caravan, Winnibago or book into one of the bunkhouses.

Don't forget the fishing gear, swimmers, canoes, etc.

I will keep updating this thread as the Program is organised.

Bookings can be made in this thread :thumbsup:

VISITORS TO THIS SITE
Our Snake Valley Astronomy Camps are open to all. You do not need to be a member in here (but I'm sure admin would be pleased if you did join. It is a quick painless procedure ).

If you would like any further info or to make a booking at our Astronomy Camp, contact me: ken.james1 @ bigpond . com (leave out the spaces)

This will be our 5th Snake Valley Astronomy Camp and each one has been better than the one before it.

Come along and join in on the workshops, hear great info, meet great people, learn more about Astronomy and Astro gear, and most of all - enjoy the dark country sky! :)

Snake Valley Astronomy Camp Guidelines are found here: http://snake-valley-astro.homelinux.org/guidelines.html

[mick pinner]

hiya Ken.
3 of us for Friday and Saturday nights.
1 bunkhouse
3 for the Saturday night feed.
thanks Ken.

[ballaratdragons]

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons)
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna)
Mick Pinner and Family

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES

Thank you to Mick Pinner & AstroShield for the prize of an Astroshield Telescope Cart pictured below.

[anna]

Hello Ken,
John and I will be coming for the four nights.
We would like a campsite please, and count us in for the Saturday
night feast.

Anna

[danielsun]

You can book me in for the 4 nights in a bunkhouse please and also for the Saturday night feast.:thumbsup:

Thanks Ken. ;)

[mill]

Hi Ken.
You can book me in for friday and saturday night plus the saturday night feast.
Bunkhouse please, one person.
Cheers Martin.

[33South]

Ken

I had such a great time last year (even with the speeding ticket) that I really want to make it again this year but I wont know until early November

So can you book me in for the Saturday night bean feast Ill pay for that even if I cant make it.

Also as I'll be camping - can I confirm at the last minute ???


Thanks.
Chris

[ballaratdragons]

Yes Chris, if you are using a campsite you can book at the last minute.

It's the Bunkhouses that have to me booked early or they all go.

Be great to have you along again :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription

Thank you to Greg Bryant and Aust Sky & Telescope for sponsoring us again.

[erick]

OK Ken, I'm in, please. A bunk for four nights plus Sat feast - one person - me :)

(But, if you need the bunkhouse space for families, please let me know and I'll bring the tent and sleep there!)

[ballaratdragons]

Done :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation
Lots and lots of Camping Space available

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights


Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription

[Tamtarn]

Book us in for the Friday & Saturday nights Ken and of course the Sat night feast

We had a great time last year and are looking forward to catching up with everyone again :thumbsup:

[Jupiter]

Yep put me down for 4 nights (for 1 person) in the bunk house and the feast as well thanks Ken.

[ballaratdragons]

Done :thumbsup:



Done :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

LATEST UPDATE

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation
Lots and lots of Camping Space available

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription

[ballaratdragons]

CURRENT UPDATE - 31ST JULY 2007

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation
Lots and lots of Camping Space available

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) plus 1 - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES - Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription

[ballaratdragons]

CURRENT UPDATE - 7th August 2007

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation
Lots and lots of Camping Space available

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) plus 1 - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Neil (neilzstar) - 4 nights

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES - Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription
Dave Girling - Laptop Hutch/Telescope Storage Tent - Value $100

Guest Speaker - Dave Girling: 100 DSO's to Hunt

PLUS - The '100 DSO Hunt' on over the weekend!


HURRY & BOOK!!!

[janoskiss]

I hope to make it, Ken & co, but at this stage I don't know if I can.

[erick]

Hey now! That sounds like fun! :astron:

[mill]

So i have to bring my bow and arrows :P

[Dave47tuc]

Hi,
May I just elaborate a bit? The Snake Valley DSO hunt will be a challenge to find and catalogue the 100 DSO (Deep Sky Objects) from a list I will give out.

It’s a bit of a challenge or a project for observers to do over the camp period.
It’s a bit of fun and most objects will be able to be viewed in a 6” or bigger scope.
There will be at least 10 very hard to see objects but within range of a 10” scope.

The prize will be self satisfaction on completing the challenge.
But there maybe a prize or 2!! also, Stay tuned. :D

It will not be compulsory to do the challenge, but it will be something different than observing the same old objects all the time.:whistle:

I have started my list and it is harder to find the obscure more than one thinks.:rolleyes:

Good luck and if you have a object I mite include PM me please.
Don’t put it on the forum. As I do not want people finding things before the camp.:whistle:

Regards.:)

[ballaratdragons]

It would be nice to have you along again Steve. I hope you can :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

CURRENT UPDATE - 9th August 2007

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation
Lots and lots of Camping Space available

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) plus 1 - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Neil (neilzstar) - 4 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES - Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription
Dave Girling - Laptop Hutch/Telescope Storage Tent - Value $100

Guest Speaker - Dave Girling: 100 DSO's to Hunt

PLUS - The '100 DSO Hunt' on over the weekend!


HURRY & BOOK!!!

[ballaratdragons]

CURRENT UPDATE - 10th August 2007

NUMBERS ARE INCREASING! :thumbsup:

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation
Lots and lots of Camping Space available

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) plus 1 - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Neil (neilzstar) - 4 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights

plus local SVAA members

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES - Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription
Dave Girling - Laptop Hutch/Telescope Storage Tent - Value $100

Guest Speaker - Dave Girling: 100 DSO's to Hunt

PLUS - The '100 DSO Hunt' on over the weekend!


HURRY & BOOK!!!

[ballaratdragons]

Make a group booking :)

If you can get a few friends (or family) together there are still some remaining Bunkhouses!

We have 2 x Eight Bunk Bunkhouses and 1 x Six bunk Bunkhouse still available.

But hurry as the Bunkhouses are booking fast!!!

There is still LOTS of camping space available

[ballaratdragons]

ANNOUNCEMENT

Another Great Sponsor!

BINTEL has again come on board as a sponsor of the Snake Valley Astronomy Camp.

Thankyou BINTEL :thumbsup:

[Jupiter]

Keep it up Ken, you're doing a great job, btw is that a lake in the picture?

[ballaratdragons]

Thanks Joe.

Yep, the lake is on the right in the pic :thumbsup:

Numbers of attendees are growing at a good rate so far, and having great sponsors helps make a bigger better event too. :)

[ballaratdragons]

ANNOUNCEMENT

MyAstroShop is the sponsor of the 'MyAstroShop SV100 Challenge'

Big thanks to Steve Massey and MyAstroShop :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

CURRENT UPDATE - 11th August 2007

NUMBERS ARE INCREASING! :thumbsup:

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation
Lots and lots of Camping Space available

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Shaylee - 4 nights
Nat - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Neil (neilzstar) - 4 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights
Bryan (Louwai) - 1 night

plus local SVAA members

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES - Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription
Dave Girling - Laptop Hutch/Telescope Storage Tent - Value $100
BINTEL Binocular and Telescope Shop
MyAstroShop - Sponsor of the SV100 Challenge

Guest Speaker - Dave Girling: 100 DSO's to Hunt

PLUS - The '100 DSO Hunt' on over the weekend!


HURRY & BOOK!!!

MAKE A GROUP BOOKING

We have 2 x Eight Bunk Bunkhouses and 1 x Six bunk Bunkhouse still available.

But hurry as the Bunkhouses are booking fast!!!

There is still LOTS of camping space available :thumbsup:

[Astroman]

Bintel pulled out? OR you forgot to add them :)

[ballaratdragons]

Oops, thanks Andrew. Fixed :thumbsup:

[Louwai]

I can only make it for Sat night Ken.
All 1 of me.......

[ballaratdragons]

1 night is fine Bryan :thumbsup: Thanks

[ballaratdragons]

CURRENT UPDATE - 13th August 2007

NUMBERS ARE INCREASING! :thumbsup:

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation! They are nearly all booked.

There is still lots and lots of Camping Space available :thumbsup:

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Shaylee - 4 nights
Nat - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Neil (neilzstar) - 4 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights
Bryan (Louwai) - 1 night
Angela
Nick

plus local SVAA members

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES - Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription
Dave Girling - Laptop Hutch/Telescope Storage Tent - Value $100
BINTEL Binocular and Telescope Shop
MyAstroShop - Sponsor of the SV100 Challenge

Guest Speaker - Dave Girling: 100 DSO's to Hunt

PLUS - The '100 DSO Hunt' on over the weekend!


HURRY & BOOK!!!

MAKE A GROUP BOOKING

We have 2 x Eight Bunk Bunkhouses and 1 x Six bunk Bunkhouse still available.

But hurry as the Bunkhouses are booking fast!!!

There is still LOTS of camping space available :thumbsup:

[Dave47tuc]

Hi All,
Announcement for the SV100 which I have put together for this camp.

My Astro Shop has come on board as one of our sponsor for the event as stated above.

The prizes for the SV100 challenge are a signed copy from both authors of the
Atlas of the Southern Night Sky.
See article in the latest Australian Sky & Telescope page 69.
Thanks very much guy’s.:thumbsup:

Also a Baader UHC-S 1.25" filter from My Astro Shop.

Great prizes for the challenge. So I hope many who are coming to Snake Valley in November take up the challenge.

Thanks to Steve for all your help.:thumbsup:

Regards.

[ballaratdragons]

CURRENT UPDATE - 21st August 2007

NUMBERS ARE STILL INCREASING! :thumbsup:

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation! They are nearly all booked.

There is still lots and lots of Camping Space available :thumbsup:

NEWS:
BINTEL 'Vendors Stall' and demonstration of the Meade 'MySky'
as seen here: http://www.meade.com/mysky/index.html

Those already booked in at this early stage:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Shaylee - 4 nights
Nat - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Neil (neilzstar) - 4 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights
Bryan (Louwai) - 1 night
Angela
Nick
Anthony (anthony2302749)

plus local SVAA members

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES - Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription
Dave Girling - Laptop Hutch/Telescope Storage Tent - Value $100
BINTEL Binocular and Telescope Shop
MyAstroShop - Sponsor of the SV100 Challenge

Guest Speaker - Dave Girling: 100 DSO's to Hunt

PLUS - The '100 DSO Hunt' on over the weekend!


HURRY & BOOK!!!

MAKE A GROUP BOOKING

We have 2 x Eight Bunk Bunkhouses and 1 x Six bunk Bunkhouse still available.

But hurry as the Bunkhouses are booking fast!!!

There is still LOTS of camping space available :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

We are pleased to announce that another sponsor has come on board for our Snake Valley Astronomy Camp.

A big thankyou to:

M.D.A.M Imports

who are supplying the prizes of 2 Home Water Distillers (bench top) valued at $300 each.

Thank you to Meredith and Bryan of M.D.A.M. Imports :thumbsup:
http://www.mdam-imports.com.au/

[Astroman]

Water Purifier COOL!!!! What end do we look through :P Only Kidding, Great news Ken, Thankyou to all of the sponsors too..

[mill]

Great sponsors and it will be an great event.
Cant wait till November.

[Louwai]

Sorry it's not astro gear guys, but it's what we deal in, so I figured, "Better than nothing".
Slight little adjustment there Ken. The units are Water Distillers.

[ballaratdragons]

Thanks Bryan. Fixed :thumbsup:

And they are actually an Astro item. What do we need to wash mirrors??? Distilled water! :)

[ballaratdragons]

CURRENT UPDATE - 13th September 2007

Just under 8 weeks to go!!!

NUMBERS ARE STILL INCREASING!

Be Quick if you want a Bunkhouse allocation! They are nearly all booked.

There is still lots and LOTS of Camping Space available


NEWS:
BINTEL 'Vendors Stall' and demonstration of the Meade 'MySky'
as seen here: http://www.meade.com/mysky/index.html

Those already booked in:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Shaylee - 4 nights
Nat - 4 nights
Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Neil (neilzstar) - 4 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights
Bryan (Louwai) - 1 night
Angela
Nick
Anthony (anthony2302749)
Bryan (Louwai) - 2 nights

plus local SVAA members

Sponsors so far:
ASTROSHIELD TELESCOPE ACCESSORIES - Telescope Cart
Australian SKY & TELESCOPE Magazine - 1 year Subscription
Dave Girling - Laptop Hutch/Telescope Storage Tent - Value $100
BINTEL Binocular and Telescope Shop
MyAstroShop - Sponsor of the SV100 Challenge
M.D.A.M. Imports - 2 Bench Top Water Distillers valued at $300 each


Guest Speaker - Dave Girling: 100 DSO's to Hunt

PLUS - The '100 DSO Hunt' on over the weekend! :thumbsup:


HURRY & BOOK!!!

MAKE A GROUP BOOKING

We have 2 x Eight Bunk Bunkhouses and 1 x Six bunk Bunkhouse still available.

But hurry as the Bunkhouses are booking fast!!!

There is still LOTS of camping space available

[ballaratdragons]

ONLY 5 WEEKS TO GO

BOOK NOW!

STILL PLENTY OF CAMPING AREA AND A FEW BUNKHOUSES!!!

See post above

[EzyStyles]

Hi Ken,

Am i too late for a bunkhouse? I can't confirm yet until early November.

Cheers.

[ballaratdragons]

Eric,

No you aren't too late. It would be great to have you along :)

[bird]

Ken, just sent you an email, I'd like to come along for the 4 nights. I'd prefer a bunkhouse but I can bring tent if they're all taken.

cheers, Bird

[ballaratdragons]

Excellent Bird! :thumbsup:

I'll let you know as we get closer to the date, as the bunkhouses are starting to get booked. Hopefully you'll still get one. :)

[ballaratdragons]

Those already booked in:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Shaylee - 4 nights
Nat - 4 nights
John (Xstream) & Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David & Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron & Margaret - 4 nights
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Neil (neilzstar) - 4 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights
Angela
Nick
Anthony (anthony2302749)
Bryan (Louwai) - 2 nights
Anthony (Bird) - 4 nights
Warren (Wazza) - 4 nights

plus local SVAA members

Unfortunately, Jorgen Erichsen from Denmark won't be able to make it this year. He contacted me and said he is almost finished writing his book, but won't have it finished in time. Next year he is coming and making it a whole 'See Australia' trip.

[Wazza]

Hi Ken,

If it's Ok I would like to book in 1 person for 4 nights camping.
(campervan)
I would also like to book in for Saturday Dinner.
I will be bringing my home made 18" Dob complete with Argo Navis

Am I required to send a booking form and or money? Where to?

Regards

Warren Norrie
(Wazza)

[ballaratdragons]

That's great Warren.

Nah, no need to send money, I'll trust you ;)

You are now booked in :thumbsup:

[Starkler]

Hi Ken. I wont make a booking but I might just turn up with my tent like last time.

[ballaratdragons]

OK Geoff. The camping ground isn't a worry, it's the bunkhouses that definately have to have a booking :thumbsup:

Be good to catch up again :)

[toetoe]

As much as we would love to be there again Ken, we have to miss out this time round.

[ballaratdragons]

No worries Pete. Catch you in March or Next November hopefully :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

5th Snake Valley Astronomy Camp

ONLY 4 WEEKS TO GO!


*HEAPS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON

*MyAstroShop SV100 Challenge

BINTEL Shop on-site

Those already booked in:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Shaylee - 4 nights
Nat - 4 nights
John (Xstream) - 4 nights
Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron - 1 night
Margaret - 1 night
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights
Angela
Nick
Anthony (anthony2302749)
Bryan (Louwai) - 2 nights
Anthony (Bird) - 4 nights
Warren (Wazza) - 4 nights
Phil (PhilW) - 2 nights
Castor - 2 nights
Geoff (Starkler) - tentative
Eric (Ezystyles) - tentative

plus local SVAA members

STILL LOTS OF CAMPING SPACE AVAILABLE

ALSO A FEW BUNKHOUSES STILL AVAILABLE

[Astroman]

wow what a line up, I need to get some red perspex for my lappy for sure now.

[castor]

Is it too late for me to sign up?

I'd like to go on Friday and Saturday nights - probably will be staying in 'Rat though.

[ballaratdragons]

Nope, not too late. :thumbsup:

Just let me know about Sat night feast, accommodation, etc by PM. No need to fill this thread with decisions :lol:

[ballaratdragons]

5th Snake Valley Astronomy Camp

ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO!


*HEAPS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON

*MyAstroShop SV100 Challenge

BINTEL Shop on-site
Saturday: 11am-4pm, Sunday 11am-1pm

Those already booked in:

Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Shaylee - 4 nights
Nat - 4 nights
John (Xstream) - 4 nights
Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Mick Pinner and Family - 2 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Joe (Jupiter) - 4 nights
Ron - 1 night
Margaret - 1 night
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Julian - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights
Angela
Nick
Anthony (anthony2302749)
Bryan (Louwai) - 2 nights
Anthony (Bird) - 4 nights
Warren (Wazza) - 4 nights
Phil (PhilW) - 2 nights
Castor - 2 nights
Geoff (Starkler) - tentative
Eric (Ezystyles) - tentative

plus local SVAA members

STILL LOTS OF CAMPING SPACE AVAILABLE
RIGHT ON THE OBSERVING FIELD!

ALSO A FEW BUNKHOUSES STILL AVAILABLE

BOOK NOW!

[Astroman]

WOOHOOO!!!!! Got my red filter for my Lappy today so should be eye easy on you guys now.

[Tannehill]

Ken, where eactly is the Camp location? Is there a map I can download, so I don't get lost....

scott

[mill]

Scott goto this post, it is post no 21 58 and 60.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=15171

[ballaratdragons]

Yes Scott, the map has been in the Camp thread each year so I'll put one in this one too now that the time is getting close :thumbsup:

[Tannehill]

Thanks Ken!

scott

[xstream]

Ken, can you remember what the GPS co-ordinates are for the camp?

[ballaratdragons]

Yes John, here they are, and an aerial shot of the Camp. Google has finally done Snake Valley in High Res!

This is the co-ords for the centre of the observing field (marked with the yellow cross):
37* 38' 27.17" S
143* 35' 23.78" E
Elev: 422m

[erick]

Finally!! :thumbsup:

[xstream]

Thanks mate!

[Tamtarn]

have we got this right Ken ??

Magnetic Declination for the site .... 10 degrees 37 E

[ballaratdragons]

Sorry, I don't know the deviation at the Camp. Last few Camps I just set up at about 12 degrees East, same as I do at home 2.5k away. :shrug:

[Tamtarn]

OK.....Thanks

[ballaratdragons]

THINGS TO SEE & DO

For anyone coming to Camp (or thinking about coming) there is plenty to do during the daytime, especially for those bringing kids.

Apart from the on-site swimming, canoeing, fishing, etc (bring your own canoes etc), and the local sights: Computer and Video Game Museum, Historic Gold sites, Sovereign Hill, Eureka Stockade, etc, there is also the Ballarat Show which is on Friday Saturday and Sunday. Ballarat is only 20 minutes away.

There is bush-walking at the back of the Camp, and General Stores within 5 minutes in both directions.

In Snake Valley is a Golf Course if you feel like a round.

[mill]

deviation= 11.9 degrees east.

[ballaratdragons]

Announcing the Snake Valley Astronomy Camp
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION & COMPETITION

Enter the 1st SVAA Astrophotography Exhibition and Competition


The EXHIBITION: is open to anyone wanting to display their Astrophotography at the Camp. Photos can be sent, or brought by someone attending.

The COMPETITION: Entry is open to anyone coming to the November 2007 Snake Valley Astronomy Camp (staying on or off-site).

All Exhibition images and Competition Entries must be either framed, or mounted on a suitable surface (cardboard etc) that can be hung up without damage to the photograph.

Professionally printed, scanned, computer printed, all types accepted.

Competition Entries MUST be photographed by the entrant for the competition.

Multiple exhibits and entries encouraged to make this a great display, and to give you more opportunity at winning, so enter as many images as you want! :thumbsup:

Equipment used will be considered in the Judges Vote, so if you think your photo isn't good enough, it might win.

The General Public will be notified of the Exhibition, so please contribute :)

Deep Sky, Planetary, Lunar, etc. All Categories welcome. Any size: A4, A3, wall size!

Please place Name of Photographer and name of object on the front of your entries. Equipment used will be written on an information sheet supplied by us.

Prize categories:
Peoples Choice (Camp attendees and General Public)
Judges Choice

Please enter, and make the Exhibition a great part of the Camp! :thumbsup:

As an event organiser, I unfortunately cannot enter the competition, but I will exhibiting 9 framed images.

[erick]

I'll give it a go, Ken!

[ballaratdragons]

Thank You Eric :)

[h0ughy]

bugger I am not available to go, so I cant enter the comp Ken

[bird]

Ken, I'll try and have a couple of entries done for the Lunar/Planetary section.

cheers, Bird

[ballaratdragons]

Thanks Bird, that would be great :thumbsup:

[Dave47tuc]

I will enter the competition with 2 photo's from an era gone by,
and yes I did take them.:)

[ballaratdragons]

Excellent Dave. They can be taken at any time. 50 years ago if you want. ;)

[ballaratdragons]

Now Less than 2 weeks to go

We still have some bunkhouses and LOTS of Camping space :thumbsup:

Prizes
Bintel Shop
Astrophotography Exhibition and Competition
MyAstroShop SV100 Challenge
and much more . . . .

and most importantly - 4 nights of beautiful DARK sky :)

[Astroman]

Hey Ken, Put me back to a maybe at this stage. I had a car accident yesterday and the car needs to go in to be repaired, and also needs service, which puts the time line rather short. I will have to try and get a Loan car, which hopefully the other guys insurance will pay for.

[Tamtarn]

Hi Andrew

Sorry to hear about your accident, hope you weren't hurt.
Looking forward to meeting you if you can make it.

David.

[ballaratdragons]

OK Andrew :sadeyes:

as long as you are alright :thumbsup:

[night-vision]

Is there still room for a newbie to roll out a swag for a couple of nights?
I wont be able to confirm until the middle of next week though.
Oh and dinner on Saturday night?

[ballaratdragons]

Sure is Mick. Lots of camping space right on the observing field. :thumbsup:

There is also 3 bunkhouses still empty (2 x 8 bunk and 1 x 6 bunk) for group bookings.

[ballaratdragons]

ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO


Due to unforseen personal matters, we have had a few cancellations, which has freed up another bunkhouse.

Still Available-
2 x 8 bed bunkhouses
1 x 6 bed bunkhouse
1 x 4 bed bunkhouse
1 x 2 bed Bunkhouse

and still LOTS of Camping Space!

[Dave47tuc]

SV100
Hi all, next week is SV camp so I thought you would like more information on the SV100. It’s a challenge to take up on nights while observing at the camp. Most people look at the same old objects all the time. I have put together a list of objects, some of you may have seen and may not have.
The list is by no means a full list (only 100 objects) and you will find most of them not too hard to find. Some are hard to make it interesting.
There will be two ways to take up the challenge. One is a list with only the NGC numbers. The other is with NGC numbers and it will have information on what the object is. With today’s Go To scopes punch a number in and of you go. But I would hope those people only take the list with the NGC numbers. So your challenge is not to find the object but to identify the object.
Those without Go To you take the full list then the challenge is to find the objects.
I have been happy to announce the challenge is kindly sponsored by
Steve Massey at My Astro Shop.
Steve has donated a 1.25” UHC filter.
Also a signed copy by the authors of the new book
Atlas of the Southern Night Sky.
See the photo below. I will give a talk on the challenge on Saturday afternoon of the camp.
So I will see you there and take up the challenge and make you observing time more fruitful.
Good Luck:).

[erick]

Fingers crossed this will change for the better. Here is Ballarat's forecast:-

Friday (http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast-details.asp?partner=forecastfox&traveler=0&locCode=OCN%7CAU%7CVIC%7CBALLARAT&metric=1&fday=6), Nov 9
Cloudy with spotty showers. Winds from the ESE at 17 km/h.
High: 16 °C

Friday Night (http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast-details.asp?partner=forecastfox&traveler=0&locCode=OCN%7CAU%7CVIC%7CBALLARAT&metric=1&fday=6), Nov 9
Plenty of clouds. Winds from the E at 12 km/h.
Low: 5 °C

Saturday (http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast-details.asp?partner=forecastfox&traveler=0&locCode=OCN%7CAU%7CVIC%7CBALLARAT&metric=1&fday=7), Nov 10
Sun and clouds. Winds from the E at 12 km/h.
High: 20 °C

Saturday Night (http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast-details.asp?partner=forecastfox&traveler=0&locCode=OCN%7CAU%7CVIC%7CBALLARAT&metric=1&fday=7), Nov 10
Mainly clear. Winds from the E at 12 km/h.
Low: 10 °C

Sunday (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=foreca stfox&traveler=0&locCode=OCN%7CAU%7CVIC%7CBALLARAT&metric=1), Nov 11
Times of clouds and sun. Winds from the ENE at 11 km/h.
High: 22 °C

Sunday Night (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=foreca stfox&traveler=0&locCode=OCN%7CAU%7CVIC%7CBALLARAT&metric=1), Nov 11
Mostly cloudy. Winds from the NE at 9 km/h.
Low: 10 °C

Monday (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=foreca stfox&traveler=0&locCode=OCN%7CAU%7CVIC%7CBALLARAT&metric=1), Nov 12
Periods of rain. Winds from the NNW at 6 km/h.
High: 20 °C

Monday Night (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=foreca stfox&traveler=0&locCode=OCN%7CAU%7CVIC%7CBALLARAT&metric=1), Nov 12
Mostly cloudy with spotty showers. Winds from the SSW at 6 km/h.
Low: 6 °C

Tuesday (http://www.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/premium_benefits.asp?partner=foreca stfox&traveler=0&locCode=OCN%7CAU%7CVIC%7CBALLARAT&metric=1), Nov 13
Sun and some clouds. Winds from the S at 11 km/h.
High: 20 °C

[mill]

Stupid weather :(
A well we could still image some cows :P
Hoping for better weather.

[Astroman]

hmm better not enter the SV100, I am trying to unload my UHC filter and already have that book LOL.

[ballaratdragons]

Eric,

I don't know where you got that weather report from (possibly Accuweather), but the Report from Australia (Weather Channel TV, Weatherzone web etc) is for Fine and Sunny and average of 23 degrees for Fri, Sat, and Sun so far.

[spacezebra]

Hi there

Weatherzone suggests something similiar to you Ken

Cheers Petra

[ballaratdragons]

:thumbsup: yep, thanks Petra. I just did a re-check of several sites and all say the same. Except Accuweather which is an American site.

[mill]

Ok we can STILL image some cows:scared:
And afcourse some dso's :lol:

[Tamtarn]

Glad to hear that Ken.

Maybe Eric should ditch that site. :lol:

We like your forecast better. :thumbsup:

[Astroman]

Got that forecast a week ago from a good mate of mine who works for the Bureau of Met, although does his own forecasts which sometimes turn out differently from the BoM, but he is almost always right, wizard of forecasting. Good to see his matching most :)

[mill]

All i can say is:Only 5 days to go!!Whoohooo!!
Weather will be fine and if the weather isn't fine we have to throw Ken in the lake :P

[Dave47tuc]

Funny Martin:lol:
But I think Kens boys may have the last laugh on that:whistle:

Not very often in November we get two weekends in a row of bad weather:D
Whatever will be will be:rolleyes:
We will just have a great time what ever the weather.:thumbsup:

[Astroman]

I second that.

[Tamtarn]

Still throwing Ken in the lake could fill in some time on a cloudy night.:P

[ballaratdragons]

Not a good idea. Believe me.

[Astroman]

hehe :D

[ballaratdragons]

ONLY 5 DAYS TO GO



Still Available-
2 x 8 bed bunkhouses
1 x 4 bed bunkhouse
2 x 2 bed Bunkhouse

and still LOTS of Camping Space!

GREAT PRIZES: Binoculars, Astronomy 2008 yearbooks, Book & Filter, Water distillers, Astro Laptop Tent, EP case.

BINTEL SHOP, GREAT SKIES, GREAT COMPANY :thumbsup:

[Tamtarn]

We agree with Dave and Andrew 100%

We'll be there whatever the forecast. It's a great weekend to catch up with everyone.

We use this site for our home weather and it's generally pretty spot on :thumbsup:

Snake Valley weekly forecast Lookin' good :D

Just type in the post code 3351 Then click on Snake Valley

http://www.eldersweather.com.au

[erick]

I'd better throw AccuWeather in the lake :lol:

But it's got better now - also predicting a great weekend - just a little cloud at times. It even says Friday should be "delightful", which it will be and not just because of the weather.

A pity, cause it's a nice simple add-in to Firefox.

[castor]

I am coming on Friday and Saturday but have accommodation in Ballarat town. I am coming for the Saturday dinner if that is still on.

------------------------------------------
Takahashi FS-60c
Synta ST102
A few Naglers

[ballaratdragons]

Yep, I have counted you into the Sat night catering numbers :thumbsup:

[Wazza]

Hi Ken
It is with great sadness that I have to with draw from the Astro Camp.

My leave from work has been cancelled and I will be travelling to South Korea for discussions with our major contractor on the Saturday of the Astro Camp. I work at the Steelworks in Wollongong and these discussion have been moved forward, and I can't get out of them.
I appolagise for any inconvenience.

Regards

Warren

[OneOfOne]

Oh, Ken...forgot to mention...put Mitch and I down for the pigout!

[Astroman]

So whats the tally now Ken? Got a new rundown?

[ballaratdragons]

Already done, Trevor :thumbsup: :)

[ballaratdragons]

After the cancellations and the added bookings:


STAYING ON-SITE
Me (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Shaylee - 4 nights
Nat - 4 nights
John (Xstream) - 4 nights
Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Ron - 1 night
Margaret - 1 night
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Daves Daughter - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights
Angela
Nick
Anthony (anthony2302749)
Bryan (Louwai) - 2 nights
Anthony (Bird) - 4 nights
Phil (PhilW) - 2 nights
Geoff (Starkler) - tentative
Eric (Ezystyles) - tentative

STAYING OFF-SITE
Castor
Karenza
Max
Horst
Angus
Evelyn
Anthony
Fiona

and this may still be added to as there is still plenty of time for people to book and take advantage of:
Still Available-
2 x 8 bed bunkhouses
1 x 4 bed bunkhouse
2 x 2 bed Bunkhouse

and still LOTS of Camping Space :thumbsup:

Come on Folks, join us for a great Astronomy Camp :)

[Tamtarn]

Ken what time does the camp open on Friday ?

[ballaratdragons]

Camp opens at 11:00am Friday

and closes at 1:00pm Tuesday :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

5th Snake Valley Astronomy Camp
November 2007
Program



FRIDAY
11:00am - Camp opens
Meet & Greet as attendees arrive
7:00pm – ‘General Public Outreach’, viewing of Astrophotography Exhibition and Observing


SATURDAY
11:00am – 4:00pm Bintel Shop in room off Dining Hall
2:00pm – Dave Girling: SV100 Challenge (Dining Hall)
4:30pm – ‘Counterweight Toss’ (observing field)
5:00pm – ‘Group Photo’ (observing field)
5:30pm - Buy/Swap/Sell front of Dining Hall – bring your goodies to sell
6:30pm – SATURDAY NIGHT FEAST
7:15pm – 1st Raffle Draw (Dining Hall)
Dark – Observing Field


SUNDAY
11:00am – 1:00pm Bintel Shop in room off Dining Hall
2:00pm - Mirror Cleaning Workshop (Kitchen)
3:00pm - Winners of Astrophotography competition and Door Prize (Dining Hall)
6:30pm –2nd Raffle Draw (Dining Hall)
Dark – Observing Field


MONDAY
2pm – Solar Observing (observing field)
Afternoon - Space DVD’s (Dining Room)
Dark – Observing Field


TUESDAY
Sleep In
Farewells
1:00pm - Camp Closed

*The winner of the SV100 will be awarded Tuesday before lunchtime. If the winner is not present on Tuesday, an announcement will be made in IceInSpace and the Prize posted out to the winner.

There is no need to print this off as they will be handed out at Camp. :thumbsup:

Apart from the Competition Prizes and Raffles, there is also a Door Prize valued at $300, so HURRY and book in!!!

[Tamtarn]

Thanks Ken we'll see you some time after lunch.

Really looking forward to it.

[Starkler]

Will we have the map and direction signs pegged out again this year Ken?

Looking forward to to seeing you all there on Friday, and count me in please for the Sat night meal :)

[ballaratdragons]

Excellent Geoff :thumbsup:

The map is in this thread, and yes, the signs will be out again :)

[bird]

Ken, in case I forgot, please sign me up for the dinner as well...

I haven't had a chance to work on any pics for the competition, and today is still frantic work-wise so I'll probably be a spectator this time :-)

cheers, Bird

[ballaratdragons]

That's OK Bird. Might have to make you one of the Judges then ;)

[peterbat]

I'll be there for Friday night Ken (bringing a tent).

Looking forward to it - my first star party in over 10 years, and the first one where I'll be bringing a telescope of my own.... :D

Peter

[night-vision]

Pm sent to confirm,

Cheers

[ballaratdragons]

Thanks Peter and Mick, bookings noted :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

LATEST UPDATE

The list is still growing :thumbsup:

STAYING ON-SITE
Ken (ballaratdragons) - 4 nights
Darren (Wombat_in_space) - 4 nights
Shaylee - 4 nights
Nat - 4 nights
John (Xstream) - 4 nights
Anna (Anna) - 4 nights
Chris (33south) - 4 nights
Daniel (Danielsun) - 4 nights
Mill - 2 nights
Rob K - 2 nights
Eric (Erick) - 4 nights
David (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Barb (Tamtarn) - 2-3 nights
Ron - 1 night
Margaret - 1 night
Dave (dave47tuc) - 4 nights
Daves Daughter - 4 nights
Hayden - 4 nights
Andrew (Astroman) - 3 nights
Scott (Tannehill) - 3 nights
Trevor (OneOfOne) - 4 nights
Travis - 4 nights
Angelina - 4 nights
Nick (niko) - 4 nights
Anthony (anthony2302749) - 2 nights
Bryan (Louwai) - 2 nights
Anthony (Bird) - 4 nights
Phil (PhilW) - 2 nights
Geoff (Starkler) - 2+ nights
Mick (night_vision) - 2 nights
Peter (peterbat) - 1 night
Steve (Janoskiss) - 1 night
Stephen (Stephen65) - 1 night
Harry (Little Dragon) - 2 nights
Jake - 2 nights
Luke - 2 nights
Eric (Ezystyles) - tentative

STAYING OFF-SITE
Castor
Karenza
Max
Horst
Angus
Evelyn
Anthony
Fiona

and this may still be added to as there is still plenty of time for people to book and take advantage of:
Still Available-
2 x 8 bed bunkhouses
1 x 4 bed bunkhouse

and still LOTS of Camping Space :thumbsup:

Come on Folks, join us for a great Astronomy Camp :)

VISITORS to this site can book in too by emailing me before Friday morning at ken.james1 at bigpond dot com (please convert to an email address) :thumbsup:

[OneOfOne]

So Ken, have the clear skies over Melbourne for the last few nights made it to Ballarat as well? I see they are predicting "fine" for another few days, but don't say anything about "clear".

[Astroman]

Okay third time lucky.

Forecast over the period of the camp looks pretty damn good. Day time temps around 23c. During the day you may see some Convective type clouds which will clear by night fall.

The Jetstream is well south of Tasmania so this will not pose any threat to us. So nights should be clear and stable with temps around the 5c mark, in the valley. A little warmer up higher.

[ballaratdragons]

On your arrival to Snake Valley (or approaching from Ballarat), don't be alarmed if you see smoke in the sky.

The CFA has to do 3 burn-offs, but fortunately the CFA officer in charge of this event is Anthony (last years SVAA President), so as you can imagine, he is very aware of what the smoke could do to our sky.

All 3 burn-offs are North of Snake Valley, and the winds for all 4 days are southerlies, plus Camp is South of Snake Valley :thumbsup:

The fires will be extinguished by late afternoon anyway.

He will be coming to Camp at night after the burn-offs, and he doesn't want the sky smoked up either.

[Astroman]

Good stuff, good on em too for being prepared. Top stuff these guys do.

[ballaratdragons]

Yep, and I have recently joined the CFA too. I would like to help save our town next time, instead of standing around not allowed to help like last time.



1 sleep to go!!!!!

More bookings have come in and have been added to the list above :thumbsup:

Come on folks, still time to come along :)

[Stephen65]

Ken

I've been given a last minute parole, please book me in for Saturday night and the feast.

Stephen

[ballaratdragons]

The Warden has been generous :lol:

That's great Stephen. Booked in :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

Even more on the list above now!!!!

Come on, still time to book in :) We are in for a GREAT Camp :thumbsup:

[danielsun]

Can't wait!!!!

[Starkler]

It looks like the weather is going to be very kind to us this time.:sunny::party:
For anyone undecided, do come along as you will kick yourself if you don't.

We will have all have a ball and newbies are always welcome. :astron:

[Astroman]

Am I the only SAlien going?

[ballaratdragons]

Yep, I think so Andrew.

[ballaratdragons]

Good night all. :hi:

Signing off until Tuesday arvo after Camp :thumbsup:

No doubt, the first people back from Camp will start a new thread full of reports and piccies :thumbsup:

This is the end of this thread. Start planning for '6th Snake Valley Astronomy Camp' in March :)

Be good, and see you when we get back. :thumbsup:

Look at the weather report for all 4 Camp nights!!!!!!!! :eyepop: :) :) :) :)