Cambroon on the 23rd anyone? - The aftermath - Page 2

Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #21 21-09-2006, 12:28 AM

Paul I was wondering if Dennis, he of G.R.S. fame (the Great Red Scope), is coming. I assume you've spoken to him recently .... got to say I miss his postings since he left the forum here.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #22 21-09-2006, 08:13 AM

I spoke to Dennis briefly the other day Steve, but only in passing. He and I live at opposite ends of the college campus. He is usually out there on the new moon come hell or high water, so I expect he will be there. Unless of course he and his family are going away for the school holidays.

davewaldo · #23 21-09-2006, 09:29 AM

Hi,

Thanks for the invite! How long does it take to get to this place from Brisbane?

Also, does one need to pay for camping or any site fees?

Cheers,

Dave.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #24 21-09-2006, 09:57 AM

Hi Dave. No fees. We view from Astroron's acreage property just outside of Kenilworth. The trip from Brisvegas takes aboutan 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. You head up the old Bruce Highway and head to Maleny and out to Conondale. Check the map in a previous link up the page.

astroron (Ron) · #25 21-09-2006, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O

Hi Paul,

Is there a map somewhere?

Unfortunately, my friends and I are sort of already committed to go to AAQ's darksky night at ?Mt Ken near Toowoomba.

I was very much looking forward to Cambroon but might have to wait longer now :-( I only just realized that all astronomical societis and groups will always have their dark sky night on the same weekend! )

This event at Cambroon is only Sat. right?

Rgds,
"O"

O I somtime have members come up on Friday and stay till Monday, just PM me if you want to come up anytime, I am always here

Odlaw · #26 21-09-2006, 11:25 AM

Wife has just given me a pass.

I will be pretty tired as the reno is still in full swing.

What time?

[1ponders] (Paul) · #27 21-09-2006, 11:43 AM

Don't forget your scope Peter

We normally start to arrive after 3 to setup and chat

If we get you setup well enough we might even be able to find you Saturn in the daylight

Odlaw · #28 21-09-2006, 11:48 AM

Is there power available or should I get a bigger power pack.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #29 21-09-2006, 11:50 AM

A longish lead and a powerboard will be enough.

Odlaw · #30 21-09-2006, 11:56 AM

Don't for get all, to bring you EP's as I am trying to find the perfect ones for the scope.

Remember I am willing to buy, If available....

How long is longish?

[1ponders] (Paul) · #31 21-09-2006, 12:55 PM

If you have a long one, bring it, if not then there will be powerboard plug ins out in the field, so 6 or 7 meters.

Odlaw · #32 21-09-2006, 01:17 PM

Cool, thanks. See you there...

astroron (Ron) · #33 21-09-2006, 02:15 PM

Try and get here around 15:00,so you can set up have a chat and a look at other scopes, and get the BBQ out of the way befor it gets dark.
Dont forget warm clothes and footware, and a beannie, it got down to 10deg C last night, as you do a lot of standing still it can seem even colder

Odlaw · #34 21-09-2006, 02:21 PM

Looking forward to it

Striker (Tony) · #35 21-09-2006, 02:24 PM

I will be testing my set up Friday night...if all works well and weather is clear....I'm booked in.

Paul...can I leach some power of you...only for the laptop...I have battery power for the rest of my components.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #36 21-09-2006, 02:26 PM

NP Tony. Do you want me to bring the spf 1000 for your laptop screen

Striker (Tony) · #37 21-09-2006, 02:27 PM

actually I dont have anything for my screen anymore...Will have to pick something up.....unless you have something.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #38 21-09-2006, 02:29 PM

Yep, np, I have a good quality red gel as well as some neutral density filter. I'll bring them both out and see which you prefer.

davewaldo · #39 22-09-2006, 08:29 AM

I'm going to try and make it there by about 4pm if I'm welcome.

I'm just a beginner and I haven't bought a good scope yet (its my birthday in a month and I hope to buy an ED80). So I thought this might be a good chance to gain some experience.

Should I still bring my crappy 60mm refractor?

Dave.

Striker (Tony) · #40 22-09-2006, 11:21 AM

Dave...bring your scope if your wish but it will probably only get a 5 minute run with all the other scope's being used.

It's up to you...no harm in bringing it.