15th Snake Valley Camp.

[mill (Martin)]

Originally Posted by Varangian

Does that mean there is one place left Martin?

No, i just miscounted.

[Varangian (John)]

Ok no worries.

[Moonman (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Moonman

I count 79?

Cheers

Michael

48 sleeps and counting!

[mill (Martin)]

Just for anyone who has never been to the SVcamp before, here are the directions for the last stretch of road.
Not long to go now

[Moonman (Michael)]

I reckon some of the regulars might need to consult the map too. Lots of different ways to get there and get lost on the way too.

[Cam (Cam)]

Originally Posted by Moonman

I reckon some of the regulars might need to consult the map too. Lots of different ways to get there and get lost on the way too.

Very true!!! My first Snake Valley camp last March I was following google maps on my phone. It told me to turn left at Langi Kal Kal Rd. I was escorted out of the place because I had driven into a prison LoL. Thankfully I had a back seat full of LiL ppL and car full of telescopes otherwise they might not have been so forgiving LoL.

[cxz (Australia)]

Sorry if I'm a bit late here. Hope there's still room for a first time amateur!

Name: Chris
How many people: 1
Number of nights: 2
Which nights: 17th and 18th
Bunkhouse or camping: Camping
Saturday night feast: Yes!

[mill (Martin)]

Chris you are booked in

[mishku]

Hi Marty

I think we might pop up for a night or two, but have no real plans as it will be post eclipse... so... perhaps two, for friday and saturday nights but we won't stay (or if it's just me, i'll camp). Probably yes for saturday night feast, but will have to let you know?

Mish

[mill (Martin)]

Hi Mish.

As long as you can let me know with a bit of time left

Cheerio
Martin.

[mill (Martin)]

Hi everyone, we have a small workshop planned for Saturday.
It will be presented by Doug Braidwood (Hagar).

SATURDAY PROGRAM

2:00pm - Session 1. Setup and Basics of CCD Imaging

- BREAK-

3:30pm - Session 2. Image Processing

5:30pm - Group Photo

6:00pm - Saturday Night Feast

Cheers,

Martin Meupelenberg

[byronpaul (Paul)]

Martin,

like the idea of the imaging workshops saves Doug saying the same thing a dozen times over the weekend ..... not likely from us newbies who are sponges at these SV camps.

Can't wait .... less than a moon cycle now. Looking forward to catching up with everybody for some great skys, lots of laughs, and a bit of R&R.

Paul

[Jen]

Originally Posted by mill

Hi everyone, we have a small workshop planned for Saturday.
It will be presented by Doug Braidwood (Hagar).

SATURDAY PROGRAM

2:00pm - Session 1. Setup and Basics of CCD Imaging

- BREAK-

3:30pm - Session 2. Image Processing

5:30pm - Group Photo

6:00pm - Saturday Night Feast

Cheers,

Martin Meupelenberg

sniff sniff now im really sulking that im going to miss out on this camp Douggie you owe me a private lesson now (on imaging that is) i could see your grin from here
I hope you all have a great time guys and wishing you all clear skies not long to go now
PS... im just wondering where is Ken ?

[mill (Martin)]

The sun will will be short and sweet but camp will be long and even sweeter

[mill (Martin)]

For anyone wanting to know the S/E coordinates and the deviation to put in their maps etc, here they are.:

Place Name Search: Snake Valley

VIC
Victoria
LOCB
O
-37º 36' 47'' S [Decimal Degrees -37.61307º]
143º 35' 42'' E [Decimal Degree 143.59494º]

Magnetic Field Components

D = 10.858 deg

Cheers,
Martin.

[joe8489 (Joe)]

Is it ok if I pop along as a visitor

I'd be coming on my own but I don't have any telescopic devices and such.

All I can bring is beer, snacks and my enthusiasm.

Let me know if there is any info I need to provide or can I simply just "rock-up"?

Cheers
Joe

[mill (Martin)]

Hi Joe.

You can just pop in, we have some more people just visiting and we dont need any info.
See you when you come over

Martin.

[joe8489 (Joe)]

Thanks for that Martin!!

I'm looking forward to it

What is the best day to come in your opinion?

[Jen]

Check the weather and pick the clearest night Otherwise Saturday night the place is fullest Rain hail or shine either way you will have the best time these guys are amazing with their i-will-go-out-of-my-way-to-help-you-any-way-i-can-approach
And they always make me giggle
And now im waffling because im so jealous that im missing out this time round dam it LOL

[Exfso (Peter)]

Marty, as you know I wont be making it now, I am having my left shoulder operated on. Same weekend as the camp, well the Monday morning anyway Hope everyone has a blast.