Who's going to Border Stargaze?

[Rob_K]

So who's going? :)

I'll be there Fri-Sun (2 nights), visual only. Look forward to catching up with lots of people, and enjoying the fantastic program ASAW have prepared for us! :thumbsup:

Cheers -

[seeker372011]

I am booked along with my wife-Friday and Sat nights ; hope I get my leave for Friday approved !

[DavidU]

Where is it????
Any details??
This sounds good

[Omaroo]

LOL! Where've you been David? :) It's hooooooooge! :thumbsup:

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=38198

[spacezebra]

Hi guys

Just over 130 guests have registered for Border Stargaze - and its is filling very fast.

We have close to 900 registered for the the Astronaut presentation on the Wednesday (19th August 2009)

and

395 students for the on site activities on the Thursday and Friday!

In total - 1160 :eyepop:. and we still have three weeks to go.

Cheers Petra d.

[leon]

Gees Petra you guys are going to be busy, :scared: hope it is a great clear event. ;)

Leon :thumbsup:

[Omaroo]

Petra - just a question regarding the students on Thursday and Friday - are they going to be anywhere near the imaging area? I plan to leave 3 scopes/mounts set up and ...well....

[spacezebra]

Hi Chris

Students are restricted to the Comodome, solar scope activity and the Conference area - where we have the majority of all school activities (10am - 2pm), they are supervised by teachers at all times (who are also given clear direction re movement and respect for equipment in the observing area).

We will also have roving volunteers (in hi-viz vests) - who will include the imaging area in their area of responsibility - however I would suggest that during the day your scope/s should be covered and small items secured.

If you have any concerns, please let me or a volunteer know asap.

Cheers Petra d.

[Omaroo]

No worries - sounds good! :)

[spacezebra]

Yes, I agree very busy - it is our major outreach / star party of the year. Having said that, we also have a great group of volunteers who give up a great deal of time to ensure smooth sailing. And yes, cross fingers for a clear event.

Cheers Petra d.

[peterbat]

Hi Rob,
I'll be there, with my LB16. Finally got around to buying an Argo Navis, and while I've been using it in Melbourne, this will be the first dark sky workout for it...
If I can get the time to make a cover for my trailer I might be able to bring up the 10 inch I built back in 2001.

Looking forward to it, and catching up with you...

Peter

[trent_julie]

G'day Rob,

I will be there, however, the better half won't be coming with, so will be flying solo, so I will be in need of some people to help me get rid of the Port i bring down, as drinking it all on my own will cause me to see everything with averted vision AND DOUBLE TOO!!!

Trent

[astro_nutt]

I had such a great time last year that the wife want's to go along provided she brings her craft stuff and sits around the open fire with a wine or two!!

[Octane]

I am waiting on leave to be approved, fingers crossed.

I am amazed at the sheer number of people that will be attending. Kudos to Petra and organisers and volunteers. :thumbsup:

Regards,
Humayun

[gary]

Everyone have an enjoyable and safe trip and Mai and I look forward to
seeing you all in beautiful Albury again this year.

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place, Mount Kuring-Gai
NSW. 2080. Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Phone +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au

[ausastronomer]

Hi all,

I will be there representing 3RF Australia (www.3RF.com.au), as will Lachlan McDonald, Tony Buckley and Peter Read. Between the 4 of us, we will be taking a 30"/F4.5 SDM, an 18"/F4.5 Obsession, a 14"/F4.5 SDM truss and a 12"/F5 Binocular Telescope.

All attendees will be welcome to share the views through our high quality large aperture scopes.

Cheers,
John B

[Octane]

John,

That sounds fantastic. What a great range of scopes to peek through.

See you there. :)

Regards,
Humayun

[Matthole]

hey,
Im definitely going to have to seek you out once im there i think...the 12" Binocular scope really peaks my interest. and the 30" of course...


Does anyone know the biggest scope that will be there if its not the 30"?

Matt

[spacezebra]

Hi Matt

We will have 2 - 30" telescopes at BSG:eyepop:

and my 20"

Cheers Petra d

[spacezebra]

Hi all

More great news - Lunar Publishing are now offering

12 x 1 Yearly Subscriptions to Cosmos Magazine + T-Shirts as part of the Border Stargaze Door Prize!:eyepop:


Cheers Petra d.

[Rob_K]

Great news Petra! :thumbsup: Do we have a 'grand prize' this year, a 'biggie'? :)

Cheers -

[Rob_K]

Starting to pack although not leaving till tomorrow. Forecasts indicate Saturday could be a good night (BOM = fine, Weatherzone = mostly sunny). Friday daytime looks like possible showers, but night might be clearing, if windy! Woo hoo!! :D

I'm taking my 5" refractor for its first full-scale visual test run - Petra has kindly lent me a mount for the occasion! Thanks Petra! The trusty Tasco will be coming too, for when the dew finally beats me... ;)

Look forward to catching up with people, will arrive with wife & cousin tomorrow arvo sometime... :thumbsup:

Cheers -

[leon]

You Guys, have a good time now, ;) ya hear, :whistle: hope it all turns out well, enjoy. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Leon :thumbsup: