Astrofest over for another year. Just 11 months to go. Just enough time for houghy to unpack his trailer and repack for 18 july to 27 july 2014. The Astrofest committee has had a great time. Already planning 2014 Thanks for coming see you all next year. Little johnny.
Astrofest over for another year. Just 11 months to go. Just enough time for houghy to unpack his trailer and repack for 18 july to 27 july 2014. The Astrofest committee has had a great time. Already planning 2014 Thanks for coming see you all next year. Little johnny.
I heard that - and yes it will be unpacked - then repacked for the next assalt
Mike it was stunning from dusk til dawn, then you couldn't get to sleep, and what little sleep you got was it as the days were absolutely beautiful. I struggled on 3 hours sleep a day then capitulated
Originally Posted by H0ughy re his cat (0r was it nanna) nap
it was a sad sight - caught a 20 minute break while doing the veil neb
I didn't realise there as an out of body experience as well....
Back in Brissy ATM with some limited internet. As usual Dr Who had the Tardis cloaked somewhere on the site, stealing time away from us, the days were impossibly short, the nights clear but damn cold, even for one from the deep south.
To my surprise there was a concurrent Toilet & Ensuite Tent Club of Australia gathering, they even managed to fit all the nutters tents on the field....
Anthony's (bird) talk on Planatery imaging was excellent on the last Saturday.
8 days just weren't enough; next time I'm going 10 days, the whole hog, and better prepared. The Eq8's were mightily impressive, I even got to test the finger crush option on Dave's tripod....
Seeing H0ughy pack up was an experience, at first it was like he was rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic, finally out of the chaos emerged a blue clad monolith the top of which was well out of my reach. Next year I have to do a timelapse!!!
It was great to catch up with everyone, apologies for my bad hearing if you said something in the dark and got the wrong response...
A few happy snaps, I didn't take many.
1. Warm days, even the dobs were wilting...
2. I ponder therefore I am...
3. h0ugh under the h0ugh Mahal (Including caretaker and gatekeepers cottage)
4. Travelling Light, h0ugh Style......
5. Travelling Light, Phil style....
Last edited by acropolite; 12-08-2013 at 12:39 PM.
I didn't realise there as an out of body experience as well....
Back in Brissy ATM with some limited internet. As usual Dr Who had the Tardis cloaked somewhere on the site, stealing time away from us, the days were impossibly short, the nights clear but damn cold, even for one from the deep south.
To my surprise there was a concurrent Toilet & Ensuite Tent Club of Australia gathering, they even managed to fit all the nutters tents on the field....
Anthony's (bird) talk on Planatery imaging was excellent on the last Saturday.
8 days just weren't enough; next time I'm going 10 days, the whole hog, and better prepared. The Eq8's were mightily impressive, I even got to test the finger crush option on Dave's tripod....
Seeing H0ughy pack up was an experience, at first it was like he was rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic, finally out of the chaos emerged a blue clad monolith the top of which was well out of my reach. Next year I have to do a timelapse!!!
It was great to catch up with everyone, apologies for my bad hearing if you said something in the dark and got the wrong response...
A few happy snaps, I didn't take many.
1. Warm days, even the dobs were wilting...
2. I ponder therefore I am...
3. h0ugh under the h0ugh Mahal (Including caretaker and gatekeepers cottage)
4. Travelling Light, h0ugh Style......
5. Travelling Light, Phil style....
LOL - chaos theory rules look the before and after shots
Wow,that sure is a load of gear.
I was going to come down on Saturday,but I had what I thought a break problem Turns out it was grit/stones in between the rear wheel hubs and the disk pad,sorted it out,but too late to leave.
Maybe next year.
Cheers
I would like to thank the committee for putting on a great Astrofest, also the sponsors, The 10" Dob and the Sbig camera have come to a loving home where they will be used regularly, I'm looking forward to Astrofest 2014 already.
I would like to thank the committee for putting on a great Astrofest, also the sponsors, The 10" Dob and the Sbig camera have come to a loving home where they will be used regularly, I'm looking forward to Astrofest 2014 already.
Thanks John, for your kind words. The Committee really appreciate them. I don't think anyone at the AstroFeast would doubt your obvious delight at winning the prizes. The groans from all over the hall confirmed how sought-after the camera prize really was! Are you sure I can't persuade you to take the planisphere instead?
We would like to say a BIG to all our sponsors: Ron at Sirius Optics, Steve at MyAstroShop, Advanced Telescope Supplies, Simulation Curriculum Corp, WildCard Innovations, Starlight Instruments, Odysseus Publishing, Telegizmos, JMI Mobile, Cambridge University Press, AstroVisuals, Creative Embroidery, JJJnettie and Ross Colvin. Apologies if I have left anyone out. My brain is still a bit fried
Anthony's talk was fantastic and the images were breathtaking. The advances over the years were amazing to say the least
Last, but certainly not least, we would like to thank the attendees for their support as well.
Wowee!!
That was an epic 10 days. I ended up crashing and burning on the last night. LOL
Twas wonderful to catch up with every one again.
A huge thanks to the committee for all their hard work.
Looking forward to next year.
....amazing ...I admire your tenacity when it comes to taking equipment to star parties
I see you even left crop circles in the grass too...
yes the crop circles were a bonus - did think for a microsecond of marking the exact footprints of the tripod for next year
it comes down to a few things mike - you need a spare - as has been proven over the last 5 years. this year I travelled only with one of my mounts. a 1000km is a long way to go and forget something
And comfort was a big part of the experience - the gazebo is a must, as too the toilet tents
Turns out it was grit/stones in between the rear wheel hubs and the disk pad,sorted it out,but too late to leave.
to all our sponsors: Ron at Sirius Optics, Steve at MyAstroShop, Advanced Telescope Supplies, Simulation Curriculum Corp, WildCard Innovations, Starlight Instruments, Odysseus Publishing, Telegizmos, JMI Mobile, Cambridge University Press, AstroVisuals, Creative Embroidery, JJJnettie and Ross Colvin. Apologies if I have left anyone out. My brain is still a bit fried 
Wowee!!
....amazing ...I admire your tenacity when it comes to taking equipment to star parties 
