Hi all,
just a quick note to state that the next (second) New Zealand astrophotography camp will be held in Gisborne (on the east coast of NZ's North Island) from Friday 24th to Monday 27th March 2006. This event is organised to promote the learning of astrophotography from lectures during the day and practical imaging at night. It is held at a small farm 11 kms from Gisborne and provides a nice dark sky. Accommodation is either tents, caravans (you bring), or communal 'bunking' in a large shed or in my house. It costs NZ$15 per night per person - which includes a BBQ tea each night. Submission for talks are also welcome...
For info see:
http://www.star-mate.com/astrophoto2006/
or
http://tinyurl.com/axbg8
For images of the farm and maps see:
http://possumobservatory.co.nz/rasnz...-camp_2006.htm
or
http://tinyurl.com/almss
This event was great fun last year. Overseas visitors are especially welcome. So if you've ever wanted to see the country and scenery where the 'Lord of the Rings' was filmed, come on down...
Cheers
John Drummond
Gisborne, New Zealand
E 178* 03', S 38* 40'
email:
john_drummond@xtra.co.nz
website:
http://www.possumobservatory.co.nz