ICEINSPACE
|
Moon Phase
CURRENT MOON
Last Quarter 45.7%
|
|
10-06-2005, 03:33 PM
|
 |
~Dust bunny breeder~
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: The town of campbells
Posts: 12,359
|
|
|
Astrofest 2005!
I dont know if its been posted here yet but I found this:
http://www.qldastrofest.org.au/
its queensland "astrofest" and it held on the 1st to 7th of august at linville queensland (you queenslanders have funny names  )
anyhow, I just thought I'd point it out to any q/land people here that might be interested. looks like a decent program  
|
10-06-2005, 03:54 PM
|
 |
Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,425
|
|
I am looking forward to travelling from Newcastle to Duckadang there for the event 
|
10-06-2005, 03:57 PM
|
|
~Dust bunny breeder~
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: The town of campbells
Posts: 12,359
|
|
are you really going houghy or are you pulling my leg?
just cant imagine too many novacastrians (sp) going tis a long haul...
|
10-06-2005, 04:42 PM
|
![[1ponders]'s Avatar](../vbiis/customavatars/avatar45_9.gif) |
Retired, damn no pension
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Obi Obi, Qld
Posts: 18,778
|
|
It's a big event up here ving. Its only about and hours drive from me Might have to take a sickie.
|
10-06-2005, 10:16 PM
|
 |
The 'DRAGON MAN'
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
Posts: 14,412
|
|
|
That sounds very good!
Our hope is that our IceInSpace Snake Valley Camp becomes as big and as popular by it's 2nd or 3rd year.
The similarities between the two is uncanny.(Equipped Kitchen, Lake, BBQ, distance from a Capital City, etc.)
Anyone attending Astrofest please feel free to share ideas with John (xstream) and me so we can develop and improve Snake Valley for the benefit of us all.
Wish I could get up there for it.
|
10-06-2005, 10:35 PM
|
|
Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,425
|
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by ving
are you really going houghy or are you pulling my leg?
just cant imagine too many novacastrians (sp) going tis a long haul... |
I am really truely going, with 12" LX200 and the PST!!!!!! And for the whole week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
|
10-06-2005, 10:51 PM
|
 |
Supernova Searcher
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cambroon Queensland Australia
Posts: 9,326
|
|
|
I will look forward to seeing all you iceinspacers there from the Wednesday to the sunday astroron
|
10-06-2005, 10:52 PM
|
 |
No GOTO..I enjoy the hunt
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,094
|
|
|
Although I haven't registered yet, I am planning on being there Friday & Saturday nights (and maybe Thursday night if I can swing it). Be nice to meet up with you Houghy!
|
10-06-2005, 10:58 PM
|
|
Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,425
|
|
|
to say that i am looking forward for this camp is an understatement. Whats the weather like there in winter!
|
10-06-2005, 11:11 PM
|
|
No GOTO..I enjoy the hunt
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,094
|
|
It is pretty close to Astroron - I'm sure he will tell you it is cold  !!! - even though its August
|
10-06-2005, 11:22 PM
|
|
Supernova Searcher
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cambroon Queensland Australia
Posts: 9,326
|
|
|
Hi houghy the temp can get down to -7c so lots of warm clothes for the night time but the day time is shorts and Tshirts from about 08;00.
PS Dont forget the Beannie astroron
|
10-06-2005, 11:45 PM
|
|
Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,425
|
|
|
Sounds like some interesting viewing, and maybe de-icing the scope!
|
10-06-2005, 11:49 PM
|
|
No GOTO..I enjoy the hunt
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 1,094
|
|
Of course - this is a couple of Qld'ers telling a southerner about the cold - shorts and a shirt will probably do you - bring an ice vest for daytime
|
11-06-2005, 12:44 AM
|
|
The 'DRAGON MAN'
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
Posts: 14,412
|
|
|
And here I was thinking it might be a good trip up there to get away from the cold for a few days and you tell us it's -7!!!
I think I will stay here in my nice warm -2.
|
11-06-2005, 10:19 AM
|
|
Dazzled by the Cosmos.
|
|
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 11,811
|
|
|
Hey Ken & Houghy
Don't let Ron (the scouse git) spook you winter-hardened guys from "down South"; in the 10 years that I have been attending Qld Astrofest, on only 2 occasions was it warmer in the walk-in freezer (-4 deg C) that outside.
Mostly it hovers around 0 deg C and there is a great kitchen with a zip water boiler for warming cups of tea and coffee.
It would be great to see you guys up here. WARNING: Only once in 10 years have we lost the whole week due to bad weather and that happened in 1998 I think, when a few New South Welshfolk came all the way up.......but don't let that put you off.
Often, Mike & Don from Bintel visit to sell their wares, so you'll have some company.
Cheers
Dennis
|
11-06-2005, 01:10 PM
|
|
The 'DRAGON MAN'
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
Posts: 14,412
|
|
|
Hmmm. Sounds tempting!
|
11-06-2005, 02:48 PM
|
|
Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,425
|
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Dennis
Hey Ken & Houghy
Don't let Ron (the scouse git) spook you winter-hardened guys from "down South"; in the 10 years that I have been attending Qld Astrofest, on only 2 occasions was it warmer in the walk-in freezer (-4 deg C) that outside.
Mostly it hovers around 0 deg C and there is a great kitchen with a zip water boiler for warming cups of tea and coffee.
It would be great to see you guys up here. WARNING: Only once in 10 years have we lost the whole week due to bad weather and that happened in 1998 I think, when a few New South Welshfolk came all the way up.......but don't let that put you off.
Often, Mike & Don from Bintel visit to sell their wares, so you'll have some company.
Cheers
Dennis
|
I am looking forward to the trip. a lot of driving but the result will be great. Do you have any happy snappy's of the area and the event from years gone by!!!
|
11-06-2005, 03:49 PM
|
|
Dazzled by the Cosmos.
|
|
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 11,811
|
|
|
Hi Houghy
I wrote an article, with pictures, for our club magazine for the 2003 event, which was the 10th year. I'll hunt it down and send it to Mr. Iceman himself to add to this site.
Cheers
Dennis
|
11-06-2005, 04:56 PM
|
|
Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,425
|
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Dennis
Hi Houghy
I wrote an article, with pictures, for our club magazine for the 2003 event, which was the 10th year. I'll hunt it down and send it to Mr. Iceman himself to add to this site.
Cheers
Dennis
|
That would be nice Dennis
|
11-06-2005, 05:34 PM
|
|
Supernova Searcher
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cambroon Queensland Australia
Posts: 9,326
|
|
 Hi Houghy, the qld astrofest have a website with pictures and info,just go to Google and type queensland astrofest you will find it quite informative also you will find a regristration form. (Thanks for the complements Dennis). Regards astroron
Ishould have looked at the first post 
Last edited by astroron; 11-06-2005 at 05:39 PM.
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT +10. The time is now 07:32 PM.
|
|
