SVAA October 2009 Astro camp. - Page 6

mill (Martin) · #**101** 01-10-2009, 10:00 PM

Bugger Leon

Here it is then.

Ken,
Eric,
John G,
Doug (Hagar),
Dan,
Daniel (Danielsun),
Martin (Mill),
Malcolm,
Stephen,
Paul,
Geoff (starkler),
Margaret,
Rodney.
Nick,
Jen,
Carolynn,
Dave 47Tuc,
Peter (exfso),
Darren (desler),
Patrick (canis minor),
Peter (Peterbat)
Leon
Dale

byronpaul (Paul) · #**102** 02-10-2009, 12:35 AM

Can't wait ..... will be packing the caravan this weekend in readiness .... as next weekend is BATHURST

Looking forward to meeting new people, trying new things and improving my knowledge of the night sky and it's wonders

mill (Martin) · #**103** 02-10-2009, 06:46 AM

Stephen your booking is changed

Cheers Martin.

leon · #**104** 02-10-2009, 08:28 PM

Well thank you very much Martin,

sorry to have bothered you.

Leon

erick (Eric) · #**105** 03-10-2009, 12:57 AM

Looks like I won't have my 12" rebuild by camp. No problem - please just be nice to any guy you see wandering around camp with an eyepiece case looking for a scope to play with

byronpaul (Paul) · #**106** 03-10-2009, 01:54 AM

erick .... you welcome to give my scope a run for it's money ....

I certainly got more out of the last experience having you set me a few targets

Rod · #**107** 03-10-2009, 11:44 AM

Hi Martin,

I just came across this thread and am interested in coming on the Friday and Saturday. Are there any rooms in the bunkhouse left? Also where can I get directions?

Thanks,

Rod.

mill (Martin) · #**108** 03-10-2009, 11:51 AM

Hi Rod.

I think that there is one bunkhouse left.
If not, are you willing to share a bunk house with someone without smelly feet and snoring

Also will you be attending the Saturday night feast?

Cheers Martin.

Rod · #**109** 03-10-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mill

Hi Rod.

I think that there is one bunkhouse left.
If not, are you willing to share a bunk house with someone without smelly feet and snoring

Also will you be attending the Saturday night feast?

Cheers Martin.

Hi Martin,

Yes I am happy to share and promise to keep my feet clean! I'll be there for the feast. So book me in.

I'll be bringing a 12 inch motorised newt.

Can I get a map from somewhere?

Thanks,

Rod.

Paddy (Patrick) · #**110** 03-10-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erick

Looks like I won't have my 12" rebuild by camp. No problem - please just be nice to any guy you see wandering around camp with an eyepiece case looking for a scope to play with

You're most welcome to spend as much time as you like at my scope Eric

mill (Martin) · #**111** 03-10-2009, 12:52 PM

Hi rod here are 2 images to show the road to the camp.

Rod · #**112** 03-10-2009, 12:58 PM

Thanks Martin,

I look forward to meeting everyone.

Rod.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mill

Hi rod here are 2 images to show the road to the camp.

erick (Eric) · #**113** 03-10-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mill

.... with someone without smelly feet and snoring.....

You mean I don't get a room mate again

erick (Eric) · #**114** 03-10-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paddy

You're most welcome to spend as much time as you like at my scope Eric

You are evil Paddy!

I should have said - 12" aperture and less - I cannot afford to be tempted by bigger! I'm informed by greater powers that this is my last telescope!

mill (Martin) · #**115** 03-10-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erick

You mean I don't get a room mate again

You got that right Erick

mill (Martin) · #**116** 03-10-2009, 10:16 PM

Rod you are booked in

peterbat (Peter) · #**117** 03-10-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erick

You are evil Paddy!

I should have said - 12" aperture and less - I cannot afford to be tempted by bigger! I'm informed by greater powers this is my last telescope!

Hi Eric, I'll have my LB16 there... You're welcome to spend as much time as you like on it :-)
Gave the primary a quick clean this afternoon, but not really happy with the result - seemed like a lot of stuff not coming off and a few spots where the coating has oxidized. Be keen to get advice during the weekend from anyone...
Peter

Paddy (Patrick) · #**118** 04-10-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erick

You are evil Paddy!

I should have said - 12" aperture and less - I cannot afford to be tempted by bigger! I'm informed by greater powers this is my last telescope!

I know the feeling, Eric. This is (theoretically) my last scope too. But you might be surprised at how well a 12" stacks up against a 16". There is a difference, but when I was deciding about upgrading, I compared my 12" side by side with 16" and 18" scopes I wasn't blown away by the bigger scopes.

stephenb (Stephen) · #**119** 04-10-2009, 09:49 PM

Here we go

... "my mirror's bigger than your mirror"

mill (Martin) · #**120** 04-10-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenluceskies

Here we go

... "my mirror's bigger than your mirror"

Whoohooo better over compensating than undercompensating

2 weeks to go gents and girls