Star Party Etiquette

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Rocket Boy

So I suppose sports shoes with flashing LEDs are a no-no?

You wearing your daughters shoes again mate

[HyPer7 (Wayne)]

Originally posted by wavelandscott
Now if you could add a computer chip and controls to make them flash that would be pretty cool! ...safe and entertaining

could sabotage a flashing rear light off a Pushbike (they can flash or be constant) unsolder the red leds and extend the wires

Cheers

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

HyPer7,
Which song from Rodriguez is your quote from?
I thought I knew most of his work.

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

It's from his song "Reflective Jacket"

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Cold facts - Inner City Blue - Verse 5 -
"Drinking from a judas cup, looking down but seeing up
Sweet red wine"

Luv it. One of my top five albums.

[Gargoyle_Steve (Steve)]

So are you guys saying that I have to remove the flashing 10" neon ring from the rear end of my scope tube??


Seems like such a waste, given that it was made for a 10" subwoofer and fits a 10" mirror just as perfectly, it's even made to run on 12 volts.

Oh well ..the things we do .....

Next thing you'll be telling me that I can't bring the "blank" 10" scope tube that I turned into a bass cannon by adding two 600 watt active sub-drivers!!!

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Cold Fact!
It is a great album isn't it.
I rate it in my top 10 favorite records.
I wonder (har har) why no-one has done any cover versions. The songs relate as much to today as they did back then.

[HyPer7 (Wayne)]

jjjnettie,
album excellent most - mmmm Yes..


[1ponders},
thx for answering that , bewdy mate


Gargoyle_Steve,
If you fit the neon ring to the bass cannon it should be allright
p.s. Only if its RED!

Cheers & beers

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Ok here's a request for assistance.

Seeing as Jeanette had declined to lend her reflectivity to the protection of my tripod legs, does anyone know where to get adhesive reflective tape? I've tried Bunning, Mitre 10, BOC gas and safety and the local camping store without luck.

If you have some I'd happily buy a meter of it off you.



ps. I'll try to remember to bring "Cold Fact" out with me. Nice mellow music for after a hard night under the stars.

[astro_nutt]

Hi Paul, call a bicycle shop..they have heaps of refectors, refective strips, lights and stuff..
Ah!...jjjnettie...I don't suppose taking a poncho with you to cover your jacket...just in case!!!

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Good thinkin' A_N

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

No good at the bike shop, but they suggested car accessories shops.


Winner! Autobarn Red and silver stick on reflector, 50mmX600mm about 9 bucks. Sweet!

[HyPer7 (Wayne)]

and /or ambo's, firies, St Johns ambo mob maybe

cheers

[Nordo]

OK, I admit, I haven't been to a star party (yet ), but don't you need light for the reflectors to work? Or do you reckon there will be enough red light around for the reflectors to have effect.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

It was suggested I bring along some black tape to cover it. Just in case.

By the way, I wasn't looking for an excuse to buy another jacket, I wouldn't part it. It is an Ansett original and guaranteed Anti-static so I won't blow up any aeroplanes when refueling.

[Nordo]

I don't think there should be too many aeroplanes needing refueling at Astrofest - I might be wrong .
If it's warm - Wear It

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Maybe I should change that to not blowing up astronomers when they're refueling with alcohol.

[Astroman (Andrew Wall)]

PLeanty of light at star parties, what do you think stars do, they make light

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

We will be in the middle of 3 meteor showers during that weekend. A decent fireball will light up the landscape therefore my jacket as well.

[HyPer7 (Wayne)]

Awesome!! meteor showers (how fast can one press the shutter on the camera) - enjoy the week, its gotta be good - wish I was there -

Have fun people, sounds like a fun time, wishing clear and dry night skies to you all.