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09-05-2012, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Wynnum West, Brisbane.
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It takes a braver man than me to tent it at astro fest. I salute you and could possibly award a pretend medal if goes below zero.. Nice warm bunk beds for me thank you.
ohhh. I'm in NZ right now 
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10-05-2012, 12:16 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
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I've tented it a few times. The frozen dew drops clinging to the fabric of the tent look very pretty in the morning light. 
The first year I attended it got down to -7. No kidding.
Don't forget to pack the thermal undies and extra socks.
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10-05-2012, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Carindale
Posts: 1,178
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-7 in a tent is nothing. Try -15 in a pine branch lean-to. 
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10-05-2012, 06:17 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: moonee beach
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i'll book one of the family rooms again..nice and walm!!!!!
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10-05-2012, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 348
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jjjnettie
I've tented it a few times. The frozen dew drops clinging to the fabric of the tent look very pretty in the morning light.
The first year I attended it got down to -7. No kidding.
Don't forget to pack the thermal undies and extra socks. |
Was going to tent it up, but... -7 degrees... Hiring a bunk seems like a good idea now.
I can hear my laptop screaming as well. Might need to look at some sort of heating for the screen or something, and a waterproof cover for it all.
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10-05-2012, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,366
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whzzz28
Was going to tent it up, but... -7 degrees... Hiring a bunk seems like a good idea now.
I can hear my laptop screaming as well. Might need to look at some sort of heating for the screen or something, and a waterproof cover for it all.
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you use a cardboard box - BYO or get one up there - better byo as there may be a rush 
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10-05-2012, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
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I use a black plastic recycling box tipped on it's side. It's plenty roomy and the heat from the lappy vent keeps it warm inside.
Hee hee, I've ordered a pair of USB powered, heated woolen fingerless gloves for this year.
I should buy a portable USB power supply to go with it so I'm not tethered to the laptop too. LOL
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/usb-hea...ack-pair-30367
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10-05-2012, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Brisbane
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jjjnettie
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- High security, energy conservation and security
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High security AND security!
Still... not enough security for me.
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10-05-2012, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
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Originally Posted by whzzz28
High security AND security!
Still... not enough security for me.
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LOL I should order another pair for extra security I think. Or for keeping those eyepieces warm. (yes, I do visual now too)
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10-05-2012, 08:41 PM
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stumblebum
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Maroochydore
Posts: 765
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I am desperate for my astro fix. Work keeps me away from the sky far too much. I will be there for the whole time again. LOVE Astrofest. I will be in the camper trailer this year. And i will be bringing the dob as well as the ED80. Its fun to have something to look at while the camera does its thing.
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11-05-2012, 12:40 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Carindale
Posts: 1,178
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It must be a clear night in Newcastle. Houghy hasn't registered yet 
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11-05-2012, 06:23 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,366
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Originally Posted by citivolus
It must be a clear night in Newcastle. Houghy hasn't registered yet |
well?
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11-05-2012, 06:40 AM
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Shadow Chaser
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Moonee Beach
Posts: 1,940
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Originally Posted by h0ughy
well?
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First booking 2 years in a row! I'll have to see if there is any of that port left
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11-05-2012, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,366
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroJunk
First booking 2 years in a row! I'll have to see if there is any of that port left |
LOL , BTW was there no photo option this year? And i want a special badge
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11-05-2012, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 4,485
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Registered for the 10 days and can't wait
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11-05-2012, 04:47 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
Posts: 16,741
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Everyone gets the photo for free Dave.
I registered today, and am still waiting for my confirmation email.
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11-05-2012, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Carindale
Posts: 1,178
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Yes, the photo will be available for download this year. This will ease the load on the coordinators as well as make it available to everyone. There is a bit more information about it on the registration information page.
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11-05-2012, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: maryland newcastle AUSTRALIA
Posts: 1,846
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Houghy and I booked today ,first in best dressed
AL
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11-05-2012, 08:12 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: moonee beach
Posts: 2,179
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booked for the last 3 nights,bringing young lachlan again!!!!!
decided to put the pool in after we come back -one must get priorities wright
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12-05-2012, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
Posts: 33,366
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mozzie
booked for the last 3 nights,bringing young lachlan again!!!!!
decided to put the pool in after we come back -one must get priorities wright
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thats great, now just tell him that real astronomers use cameras and that the best side of the field is the imaging side 
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