Who's going to SPSP 2014? - Page 2

tlgerdes (Trevor) · #21 30-04-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lacad01

I'm planning on going for Thursday/Friday and try and find a little corner on the imaging field for some wide-fields

There are some fantastic corners on the imaging field for you to find.

MortonH · #22 01-05-2014, 01:29 PM

Have actually registered now. Only a week left until it closes!

Looking forward to exploring the whole site during the day. Only saw the main field and dining area last time!

lacad01 (Adam) · #23 01-05-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tlgerdes

There are some fantastic corners on the imaging field for you to find.

Thanks Trevor, looking forward to it. Registered today

AG Hybrid (Adrian) · #24 01-05-2014, 02:18 PM

Wait registration is only open for 2-3 weeks?

killswitch (Edison) · #25 01-05-2014, 02:24 PM

Hows the 3G reception in Wiruna?

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Originally Posted by AG Hybrid

Wait registration is only open for 2-3 weeks?

You can register on the day but its costs a bit more. Im waiting for my leave to be approved before i register.

tlgerdes (Trevor) · #26 01-05-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by killswitch

Hows the 3G reception in Wiruna?

You can register on the day but its costs a bit more. Im waiting for my leave to be approved before i register.

Hi Ed,

Both Telstra (850Mhz) and Optus (900Mhz) reception is reasonable (don't have a VF phone to test with) considering we are about 40kms from the tower. On a good day we can get 7Mbs down and 1Mbs up, on a normal day it will be half that.

tlgerdes (Trevor) · #27 01-05-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AG Hybrid

Wait registration is only open for 2-3 weeks?

Wait for what? Rego has been open since mid March, it closes on the 8th of May. As Ed said, you can still turn up, register and pay your money ..... but the Saturday roast cant be guaranteed

Irish stargazer (John) · #28 01-05-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tlgerdes

Hi Ed,

Both Telstra (850Mhz) and Optus (900Mhz) reception is reasonable (don't have a VF phone to test with) considering we are about 40kms from the tower. On a good day we can get 7Mbs down and 1Mbs up, on a normal day it will be half that.

No Vodafone reception at all last time I tried but Telstra is pretty good. Made a video Skype call from there on Friday with no problems

Logieberra (Logan) · #29 01-05-2014, 09:25 PM

I'm hoping to go also, subject to leave being approved. This would be my very first SPSP/NSW Astro Club visit.

Camelopardalis (Dunk) · #30 02-05-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tlgerdes

Both Telstra (850Mhz) and Optus (900Mhz) reception is reasonable (don't have a VF phone to test with) considering we are about 40kms from the tower. On a good day we can get 7Mbs down and 1Mbs up, on a normal day it will be half that.

And when there are 3-400 astros out there all trying to grab their email...with red filters on of course

mental4astro (Alexander) · #31 02-05-2014, 10:23 AM

I'll be there too for two nights. Main field I guess. Hoping to have a battery of scopes there too,

. Running past some things with the Committee of ASNSW first. The 17.5" will be stretching its legs for sure - hasn't for some 6 moths, err, that should be months...

MortonH · #32 02-05-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mental4astro

I'll be there too for two nights. Main field I guess. Hoping to have a battery of scopes there too,

. Running past some things with the Committee of ASNSW first. The 17.5" will be stretching its legs for sure - hasn't for some 6 moths, err, that should be months...

So Gondwana will be on display?

mental4astro (Alexander) · #33 02-05-2014, 10:42 AM

I've only just approached the ASNSW committee seeking permission to do so. Cut things a bit short, but the business has only just been launched.

mental4astro (Alexander) · #34 05-05-2014, 12:21 PM

I'm really happy to announce that the Committee of ASNSW has given me the green light for Gondwana Telescopes at SPSP this year. My most sincere thank you to them,

In appreciation of this, I'm hoping to do a sketching workshop at SPSP too. Very significant for both me and Wiruna as it was at Wiruna that Scott Mellish developed the sketching technique that bares his name. I keenly await their reply.

Alex.

MortonH · #35 05-05-2014, 12:33 PM

Woohoo! Can't wait to see your work (scopes and sketching).

lacad01 (Adam) · #36 05-05-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mental4astro

I'm really happy to announce that the Committee of ASNSW has given me the green light for Gondwana Telescopes at SPSP this year. My most sincere thank you to them,

In appreciation of this, I'm hoping to do a sketching workshop at SPSP too. Very significant for both me and Wiruna as it was at Wiruna that Scott Mellish developed the sketching technique that bares his name. I keenly await their reply.

Alex.

That's great news Alex, will be on the lookout for ya

tlgerdes (Trevor) · #37 11-05-2014, 07:42 AM

For those going to the SP Star Party and are afraid of the cold, Aldi has a as ski gear special on Saturday the 17th of may.
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-b...t-17-may-2014/

Wiruna night temps in May are around 0deg but we have seen -3 at the May event 2yrs ago

AG Hybrid (Adrian) · #38 11-05-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tlgerdes

For those going to the SP Star Party and are afraid of the cold, Aldi has a as ski gear special on Saturday the 17th of may.
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-b...t-17-may-2014/

Wiruna night temps in May are around 0deg but we have seen -3 at the May event 2yrs ago

Thanks for that. The face mask with nostril openings is pretty darn good. The gloves that works with touch screens is good too.

Big Dave (Dave) · #39 12-05-2014, 06:18 AM

Yep

uwahl (Ulrich) · #40 12-05-2014, 07:55 PM

I will be there for my first ever star party with my scope gear. Is anyone else bringing a caravan? If you are and have been before can you give me a clue as to where I should park it? I know the layout of the place as I spent a weekend there with a pair of binos about a year ago but don't want to tread on any toes (or should it be roll over any toes?) by lumbering around the site with a van in tow looking for a place to stop.