Queensland Astrofest 2015

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

I can probably sell you a submarine cheap. Somewhat used.

Originally Posted by Camelopardalis

Anyone got a periscope?

[Camelopardalis (Dunk)]

Originally Posted by geoffw89

I can probably sell you a submarine cheap. Somewhat used.

Naaah, ain't got room on the driveway

[Garbz (Chris)]

Originally Posted by troypiggo

Couldn't for the life of me get this roundabout to fit in the intersection. 6 pack of beer and a pepperoni pizza later, the roundabout fit and got top marks

I take it you work for Brisbane City Council?

[thunderchildobs]

Could people please read the camp rules. All most everyone does do the right thing but there a couple who think that they do not apply to them.
For me pay attention to
1) Noise in around the bunk houses
2) Red Lights
3) Children
4) Smoking

[troypiggo (Troy)]

So no shining red lights on children smoking around the bunk houses?

[Garbz (Chris)]

I thought the only rules were that mob justice reigns supreme

[h0ughy (David)]

i have been away for so long i have forgotten the rules. I have a new cree 600 lumen headlight torch that i can see what i am doing now, and i have some extras this year……. and now I have an ALAN.

Thats right i am bringing an ALAN to astrofest!!!!

[multiweb (Marc)]

Not long now. Forecast looks solid. Fingers crossed.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by multiweb

Not long now. Forecast looks solid. Fingers crossed.

yes not long now - i have just updated my navig[8]r to the latest maps. i cant wait to find out how much i have forgotten as it has been two years since i have done anything seriously astro. relearning to drift align, will have to learn how to use PHD2.

Leaving it this late to pack - i have two brand new ccd cameras and scopes that i haven't used. I just found out this morning that my guiding laptop has a failed battery, the old HP dv9000. Its too late to get a replacement now. Will have to rely on a UPS to keep this going. true to form only taking one mount this year

The forester gets the heads retentioned tomorrow after its open heart last week. I hope the old girl still has it in her for another trip

[h0ughy (David)]

OK that's not the only device/software i was looking to update, looking at the software i need and must have i was shocked as to how much i was behind and out of touch.

over 52 updates


now entering the have no idea phase - there will be some very steep learning the first few days

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

OK that's not the only device/software i was looking to update, looking at the software i need and must have i was shocked as to how much i was behind and out of touch.

over 52 updates


now entering the have no idea phase - there will be some very steep learning the first few days

- first few days. You're a quick learner I'm expecting to be polar aligned by Wednesday, focused by Friday and imaging on the last Saturday

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by OneCosmos

I'm expecting to be polar aligned by Wednesday, focused by Friday and imaging on the last Saturday

Hear hear, provided we keep alcohol consumption under the limit. Is there a clear line of sight to the SCP or do we need to rely on drift aligning/computers?

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

You will find all methods used. I used to use alignmaster, now I use the very similar algorithms that ship with the EQ8 hand controller. Some will use PemPro and others will use regular trusted drift align mechanisms.

But, yes, clear view to the SCP

[OneCosmos (Chris)]

Oh, but all techniques only work really well if the alcohol limit is exceeded. Bear in mind though, the bar has been set very high

[RB (Andrew)]

Originally Posted by OneCosmos

Oh, but all techniques only work really well if the alcohol limit is exceeded. Bear in mind though, the bar has been set very high

So, does that mean only tall people can drink?

[geoffw89 (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by OneCosmos

- first few days. You're a quick learner I'm expecting to be polar aligned by Wednesday, focused by Friday and imaging on the last Saturday

I'm sure most of that time will be setting up your observatory Chris

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by OneCosmos

But, yes, clear view to the SCP

Cool - keeping it simple then. Polar scope for me then off to the bar.

[Garbz (Chris)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

Thats right i am bringing an ALAN to astrofest!!!!

Wait does that mean you are coming now? And I was just getting ready to leave a UPS at home. Better pack it now just in case

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by multiweb

Cool - keeping it simple then. Polar scope for me then off to the bar.

we dine under the stars - there is a restaurant at the end of the universe - or imaging field

[multiweb (Marc)]

Originally Posted by Garbz

Wait does that mean you are coming now? And I was just getting ready to leave a UPS at home. Better pack it now just in case

Ok... what's this UPS business? Voltage spikes? Burn outs?