ASNSW South Pacific Star Party 14-17 May 2015
Just some updated details for those interested in the ASNSW South Pacific Star Party.
Registrations are open and can be accessed via
http://www.asnsw.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=16
We have the pleasure of welcoming our key presenters this year of
Friday 3pm - 4pm
Guest Speaker: Korinne McDonnell (Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex - Tidbinbilla) "The Space Tracker’s Guide to the Universe"
Saturday 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Guest Speaker: Lisa Kewley (Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University)
We have the usual offerings: talks, workshops for adults and kids, roast dinner on the Saturday night, Astroimaging Competition and spectacular night sky tours. The Scouts will be there from lunch Friday with meals, snacks and drinks.
Please book your places. Tents, caravans, cars are welcome for your accommodation please. Their is limited onsite share accommodation for those without, and bookings can be facilitated by PM'ing me directly after you have registered. We have a no pet animal policy (this includes rowdy children and adults
) for the property.
There are 2 main areas at Wiruna campus. The main field (as you enter the property) has a strict dim red light policy and the astro-imaging field adjacent to the Barry Gerdes Lodge (to the rear of the property via the access road to the right of the main hall as you drive in) has a less strict dim white light policy to facilitate computer equipment without screen filtering. Camping is available adjacent to both fields.
The SPSP is well attended each year by 300-400 of your astronomical brethren.
Let's make it big and aim for 500 this year!
Trevor Gerdes
ASNSW Committee Member.
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