Border Stargaze 2009 (19th - 23 August 2009)

spacezebra (Petra) · #1 27-11-2008, 07:15 PM

Greetings all

It is with great pleasure that I announce the dates for Border Stargaze 2009 - 19th through to the 23rd August 2009.

We will be undertaking a wider range of activites for special and disadvantaged schools in the region this year, in the dates leading up to actual Border Stargaze event. This is to ensure that they too can experience the event a little closer to where they are located.

Registrations for the event - go live in March 2009!

Watch this space for updates and announcements.

Regards
Petra

leon · #2 05-12-2008, 10:20 AM

Thanks Petra, we will be watching, it comes around so quickly, hopefully I will be attending in 2009.

Leon

spacezebra (Petra) · #3 05-12-2008, 06:46 PM

Hi Leon

Yes, the time really does fly! Looking forward to catching up with you this year.

Cheers Petra

firstlight (Tony) · #4 06-12-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacezebra

Greetings all

It is with great pleasure that I announce the dates for Border Stargaze 2009 - 19th through to the 23rd August 2009.

Sounds great Petra. BS coincides with the second weekend of the Queensland Astrofest. We hope to have some sort of internet connection in 2009, perhaps we can organise some sort of hook-up?

Cheers Tony

spacezebra (Petra) · #5 07-12-2008, 06:26 AM

Hi Tony

I agree, that sounds like an excellent idea!

We are working on getting the internet upgraded on site for our guests - so lets chat as we get closer to the event.

Cheers Petra

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #6 07-12-2008, 07:57 AM

Hi Petra,

3RF will again be represented at Border Stargaze 2009. Being IYA, I am sure Fred will wish to be as heavily involved as possible in 2009. It's a bit early at this stage, to know exactly what we can offer next year.

Cheers,
John B

spacezebra (Petra) · #7 08-12-2008, 10:19 PM

Hi John

It will be great to have 3RF on board again - particularly as our outreach program is becoming so well known. David will touch base with Fred in the New Year.

Cheers Petra

Rob_K · #8 11-12-2008, 09:04 AM

Great news Petra!

The expanded schools program sounds like a very worthwhile idea, and I'd love to assist in any way I could. Albury's only a short run up the road after all...

Cheers -

spacezebra (Petra) · #9 11-12-2008, 09:21 AM

Hi Rob

Many thanks, its great to hear from you. Equally so, its great to have more people involved that are willing to volunteer their time.

We have had a great response to the event regionally and from a national perspective we received a National Science Week Grant..

Its been a very exciting year for us as a society and hopefully we have been able to pass on the excitement to all involved.

Keep watching this space as news about the event comes to hand.

Cheers Petra

spacezebra (Petra) · #10 29-01-2009, 07:23 PM

Hi all

We have just been advised that we have been successfull in our National Science Week grant application for Border Stargaze 2009.

Keep watching this space as we post updates for BSG 09.

Cheers Petra d.

leon · #11 29-01-2009, 10:52 PM

Wow, Petra, that is just great news, well done indeed.

Leon

spacezebra (Petra) · #12 04-02-2009, 05:38 PM

Hi Leon

Many thanks. We are all very excited.

Cheers Petra d.

spacezebra (Petra) · #13 28-02-2009, 09:34 AM

Hi all

I know that we have been quiet - but we have been working furiously behind the scenes to provide our guests with a great line up of prominent speakers, for this years Border Stargaze 2009.

Its looking to be a big event for the IYA!

Registrations will go live very soon - so please watch this space and get in early to secure your accommodation.

Cheers Petra d.

spacezebra (Petra) · #14 01-03-2009, 08:22 PM

Hi all

Sorry for the delay we have had to put the opening of the registrations off for a couple of days while we add some important details to the guest information pack.

This year we will be engaging a new caterer that has enabled us to add more to the Border Stargaze experience. If you have special dietary requirements e.g. vegetarian options please advise us through the email below as soon as you register for the event, we will discuss with the caterer the options available. The breakfast on the Sunday will again be free for all registered guests and children as our way of thanking you for your support.

For the astrophotographers amongst us we are offering an area that we will be able to get 240v access to and one that is more convenient to use. The 360 degree views and easier access will make setting up a breeze and add to your enjoyment, we will be looking forward to seeing some of the results of your time at Border Stargaze.

Last year we had many of you request an opportunity to address our audience, sadly we had to limit this due to time constraints and a couple of over runs. This year we would like to make up for this and provide you with the time and opportunity. If you do have an interesting topic, slide show or an announcement please contact the Project Manager David Chandler by email: borderstargaze@iprimus.com.au to discuss.

The guest information pack will be available when the registrations are open. Please read it carefully especially with regards to what you will need to bring e.g. extra linen or blankets, meal options and importantly who our guest speakers are.

Registrations and booking for accommodation are scheduled to open soon.

Cheers Petra d.

spacezebra (Petra) · #15 03-03-2009, 05:05 PM

Hi all

Registrations for Border Stargaze 2009 are now open!

Registrations have already been received - can you believe it!

http://www.asaw.org.au/?pid=main&p=17

More information will be posted shortly.

Cheers Petra d.

spacezebra (Petra) · #16 30-03-2009, 05:28 PM

Hi all

Guest Speakers have been confirmed,
Sponsors are coming on board,
52 Registrations for the event, and its only the end of March!
Accommodation is filling fast, book early.
Campers and Camper trailers more than welcome!

Cheers Petra d.

Farscape (Linda) · #17 03-04-2009, 05:42 PM

Hi

This will be my second visit to Border Stargaze and it was great fun last, even though it rained on Saturday (all day). The trivia night was good laugh and luckily the team I was on came 2nd and won 2 delicious bottles of red.

Linda

spacezebra (Petra) · #18 04-04-2009, 08:38 PM

Hi Linda

Thank you for the post, Yes the weather was kind - until Saturday.

We have another big program planned, the Trivia Night will be returning and this year will be hosting the "Great Debate".

We have also ramped it up - by engaging a commercial local caterer, that has had rave revues all around the region.

Registration fees are staying the same and we will endeavour to keep the regos at this rate for as long as possible!

Looking forward to seeing you there and we will try our best to turn on some excellent weather.

Cheers Petra d.

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #19 07-04-2009, 06:31 PM

is the website down? i cant seem to register ...

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #20 07-04-2009, 10:47 PM

yes I got an email saying the website had been hacked. In the interim, if you want to register email David

Narayan