Go Back   IceInSpace > General Astronomy > Star Parties, Club and Community Events
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread
  #1  
Old 26-10-2007, 07:16 AM
iceman's Avatar
iceman (Mike)
Sir Post a Lot!

iceman is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
Posts: 36,799
Exclamation IISAC2008 - countdown begins!

Hi all

It's been 9 months since IISAC2007.. who could forget the beautiful clear dark skies, incredibly hot days, the spectacular comet McNaught, and the great company of friends.

It really was a special time.

If we were going to have it in January again, we'd really be getting excited and plans would be well underway. But due to popular demand, we've moved IISAC2008 to a cooler time of year - October.

IISAC2008 will be held from October 30th to November 1st, 2008 - just about a year away.

It seems like so long away.. but I need to start the preparations very soon.. I'm expecting IISAC2008 to be even bigger than IISAC2007 and with that comes extra challenges. After seeing the excellent, professional work displayed by the BSG2007 committee it's inspired me to lift my game and use some of their ideas for IISAC2008.

Petra has kindly offered to help me, so along with the rest of the IISAC organising committee, we hope to bring you an excellent event - hopefully as memorable as IISAC2007.

Stay tuned for more updates and a launch in the coming weeks.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 26-10-2007, 08:44 AM
Orion's Avatar
Orion
Obsessed

Orion is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Swansea N.S.W.
Posts: 1,107
My family and I had a great time last year and it seemed that IISA2007 went by very quickly.

Waiting for the next one!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 26-10-2007, 09:42 AM
spacezebra's Avatar
spacezebra (Petra)
Lost in Namibia

spacezebra is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
Posts: 3,134
Looking forward to it Mike.

Cheers Petra
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 26-10-2007, 10:06 AM
Ric's Avatar
Ric
Support your local RFS

Ric is offline
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wamboin NSW
Posts: 12,405
I'm looking forward to making it to this one transportation and work permitting.

Cheers
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 26-10-2007, 10:36 AM
erick's Avatar
erick (Eric)
Starcatcher

erick is offline
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gerringong
Posts: 8,548
Cross fingers and wish - - it'll be my first, if I make it there.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 26-10-2007, 10:41 AM
h0ughy's Avatar
h0ughy (David)
Moderator

h0ughy is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,427
yes this one should be a hoot - we are organising for 2 super bright comets, 3 daylight supernova and a meteor shower, be giving away property on the moon and bruce willis to blow up a comet just for good measure!!!

OK might be just a slight enhancement on this years event, it should be well worth it.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 26-10-2007, 10:56 AM
[1ponders]'s Avatar
[1ponders] (Paul)
Retired, damn no pension

[1ponders] is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Obi Obi, Qld
Posts: 18,778
You're going then h0ughy, 'eh?
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 26-10-2007, 10:59 AM
h0ughy's Avatar
h0ughy (David)
Moderator

h0ughy is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,427
Quote:
Originally Posted by [1ponders] View Post
You're going then h0ughy, 'eh?
I think 12 months might be OK to apply for a leave pass from the wife (mind you it wont be that long after Astrofest next year, and I know I wont be there for the full time )
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 26-10-2007, 12:21 PM
spacezebra's Avatar
spacezebra (Petra)
Lost in Namibia

spacezebra is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
Posts: 3,134
Houghy,

I thought that you were limited to the amount of Star Parties you were allowed to go to? Have you been exceptionally good?

Cheers Petra
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 26-10-2007, 12:29 PM
h0ughy's Avatar
h0ughy (David)
Moderator

h0ughy is offline
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,427
Quote:
Originally Posted by spacezebra View Post
Houghy,

I thought that you were limited to the amount of Star Parties you were allowed to go to? Have you been exceptionally good?

Cheers Petra
NO
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 26-10-2007, 12:33 PM
GTB_an_Owl's Avatar
GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)
bewise betold neverbecold

GTB_an_Owl is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Terrigal NSW
Posts: 3,828
well if you're planning to go to both Dave - you better let the IIS planning committee know so they can factor in having your wife kidnapped for that weekend so you can sign your own leave pass

geoff
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +10. The time is now 04:51 PM.

Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.7 | Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Advertisement
Bintel
Advertisement