Barambah Dark Sky Camp April 23rd to 27th - registrations are OPEN! - Page 2

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #21 16-03-2009, 11:55 PM

Great news Paul.

astroron (Ron) · #22 17-03-2009, 12:09 AM

Great news Paul

first time since we reccied the place

Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #23 17-03-2009, 12:55 AM

That would be great Paul, we've been hoping to get you out there eventually!

Just a quick update for everyone - after an initial flurry registrations are picking up speed again, and the small area "near the chessboard" where power is available for imagers looks like being in hot demand this time.

What we may have to do is to mark out the "chessboard" area into a grid with one imager / gear per segment. We've only got room there for 6 imaging rigs while trying to maintain SOME sky for everyone in between the buildings, so I guess it's first on site gets the pick of the segments - and Alex and Robyn are already booked to arrive before the weekend to claim their spots!

So if you plan to attend and DO need 240v power for imaging, register as soon as you can, and make sure you let us know you need a spot here asap, by additional email or pm if necessary.

pmrid (Peter) · #24 17-03-2009, 03:23 AM

Hi Steve,
the dates are a problem for me I'm afraid. I will be working offshore and don't get back until the morning of the 24th on current planning. So the earliest I could hope to be there would be the 25th. I'll keep the possibility open - perhaps come up for the last couple of days.
Peter

AlexN · #25 17-03-2009, 07:33 AM

I registered 27th of Feb, I'll definitely require a powered spot on the chessboard..

[1ponders] (Paul) · #26 17-03-2009, 07:47 AM

Power schmower.....with a stand alone TV Guider, DSLR and 12 converter for the laptop ya can put me anywhere..........but if there's a spare spot.......

Zubenel (Wes) · #27 17-03-2009, 08:46 AM

HI Steve ,
IS there any spare ( Black )

squares on the chess board for a non powered visual observer as I may be able to come. ( First time maybe)
Cheers Wes

AlexN · #28 17-03-2009, 08:54 AM

Wes... Setting up for visual observation near a bunch of imagers might not be the best idea... your eyes will never get dark adapted sitting near 5 imaging rigs... flashing lights and computer monitors every direction you look... not to mention a bunch of imagers sitting around cursing their sometimes inoperable gear

(ahhh the memories of barambah last year!

)

Tandum (Robin) · #29 17-03-2009, 08:58 AM

There's a large field for visual, the chessboard is next to power. I found a photo.
http://www.barambaheec.eq.edu.au/images/facili3.jpg

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #30 17-03-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gargoyle_Steve

Just a quick update for everyone - after an initial flurry registrations are picking up speed again, and the small area "near the chessboard" where power is available for imagers looks like being in hot demand this time.

What we may have to do is to mark out the "chessboard" area into a grid with one imager / gear per segment. We've only got room there for 6 imaging rigs while trying to maintain SOME sky for everyone in between the buildings, so I guess it's first on site gets the pick of the segments - and Alex and Robyn are already booked to arrive before the weekend to claim their spots!

Alex and I did a recon last camp and there's heaps of room just down that little set of stairs off the chess board.
You're on the grass, but you're still close to the others and the power.
I'd be quite happy to set up there. Makes for a soft landing when you drop your camera.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #31 17-03-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexN

not to mention a bunch of imagers sitting around cursing their sometimes inoperable gear

(ahhh the memories of barambah last year!

)

Problems? What problems?

AlexN · #32 17-03-2009, 10:57 AM

Yeah yeah laugh it up JJJ! I think this time around we'll both be problem free!!

//Alex Grasps as many bits of wood as he can with hands feet and mouth!

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #33 17-03-2009, 11:15 AM

Hey, good things came out of those particular imaging sessions!

pmrid (Peter) · #34 17-03-2009, 02:11 PM

He couldn't be talking about me could he?

Peter

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #35 17-03-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tandum

There's a large field for visual, the chessboard is next to power. I found a photo.
http://www.barambaheec.eq.edu.au/images/facili3.jpg

Thanks Robin.

If you go down these steps there is oodles of room on the grass. Nice and even too.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #36 17-03-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmrid

He couldn't be talking about me could he?

Peter

Zubenel (Wes) · #37 18-03-2009, 07:37 PM

Hmmmmm , That what happens when you chime in half way through a conversation.I thought the "Chess Board" was a metaphorical description only . Not the real deal.

So far I have been shown a set of green stairs??

?? Is this the large field that was talked about

Or is some one pulling my leg

.. Is there any room for us visuals ...ROn...~
Cheers Zub

AlexN · #38 18-03-2009, 07:40 PM

Theres a rather massive football field sized area for visual observers, and down there, its DARK! I couldnt see my hand 30cm in front of me down on the observing field...

astroron (Ron) · #39 18-03-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zubenel

Hmmmmm , That what happens when you chime in half way through a conversation.I thought the "Chess Board" was a metaphorical description only . Not the real deal.

So far I have been shown a set of green stairs??

?? Is this the large field that was talked about

Or is some one pulling my leg

.. Is there any room for us visuals ...ROn...~
Cheers Zub

Wes,go to this site and click on previous camps for images of the observing field

http://www.darkskycamp.org.au/index.shtml
Look forward to seeing you there

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #40 18-03-2009, 08:07 PM

Unlike the Chessboard where at times you can read large print.