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13-02-2009, 03:27 PM
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Les
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Qld
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i cant wait. do u think i need anything else for my set up?
les
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Originally Posted by jjjnettie
The weather is supposed to be clearing tomorrow evening so we might get a couple of hours of dark sky saturday and sunday nights.
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13-02-2009, 09:35 PM
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Just wait till Cambroon next weekend, and you'll get all the expert advice you need.
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13-02-2009, 10:44 PM
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Widefield wuss
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Caboolture, Australia
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yep... there should be plenty of advice to go around....
Hey Paul, have you used CCDSoft with a self guided SBIG before? Rons place may be my first light with this thing and im not entirely sure on how it all works yet... the 400 page manual for ccdsoft seems comprehensive enough, if not a little taxing to read! 
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13-02-2009, 11:04 PM
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Les, do you have a card table or such to put your computer and stuff on?
A folding chair is a good idea too.
The nights are getting cooler, so some warm clothing is a good idea.
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14-02-2009, 02:03 AM
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Les
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Qld
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it mite the the 2nd week end i get up there now. but i cant waint to get the info. see you all there. 
les
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14-02-2009, 08:09 AM
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Retired, damn no pension
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Originally Posted by AlexN
yep... there should be plenty of advice to go around....
Hey Paul, have you used CCDSoft with a self guided SBIG before? Rons place may be my first light with this thing and im not entirely sure on how it all works yet... the 400 page manual for ccdsoft seems comprehensive enough, if not a little taxing to read! |
Yep, I've used CCDSoft with an SBIG ST7 and filterwheel. Should be np.
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14-02-2009, 11:59 AM
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Widefield wuss
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Location: Caboolture, Australia
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Brilliant! I dont have a filter wheel just yet.. so I'll be imaging in glorious monochrome, but will enjoy the opportunity to pick your brains yet again! 
Cheers.
Alex.
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15-02-2009, 02:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Wynnum West, Brisbane.
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I can do the week-end of the 21st if it's clear but the boy child is having his 18th here on the week-end of the 28th so that week-end is out. I hope the clouds clear for a change, it's been overcast for months now 
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15-02-2009, 10:51 PM
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Space Explorer
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Maybe this would be a good chance for those of us (any of us!) interested in doing some kind of IYA 2009 events, ie footpath astronomy for the public, outreach events, etc, etc - to put on our thinking caps prior to getting together at Ron's so we can discuss some ideas as a group.
See youse all there! 
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16-02-2009, 10:29 AM
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My sister is insisting on the family celebrating her 50th birthday on the 28th. So that puts me out of the running.
Though a cunning plan did come to mind.  I could come home from Sippy Downs via Kenilworth and get to Rons' just in time for a cup of tea and a comet.
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16-02-2009, 08:25 PM
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Retired, damn no pension
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Siblings can be most inconvenient at times. 
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16-02-2009, 08:37 PM
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Widefield wuss
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mmm sisters birthday... hanging out under dark skies with great company and telescopes....
Dude.. Tough Decision...
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16-02-2009, 09:29 PM
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I think plan B will have to be implemented.
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16-02-2009, 09:50 PM
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Retired, damn no pension
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You don't think she'll get suspicious if you get lost driving to her place again??? 
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16-02-2009, 10:41 PM
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I've still got this weekend anyway.
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17-02-2009, 08:02 AM
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Widefield wuss
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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thats it... 50% attendance is pretty darn good
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17-02-2009, 11:42 AM
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Some new toys arrived today. Hope it doesn't spoil the weekend weather.
I bought some rings for the little 80mm and a shiny new 2.5x apo barlow.
Hmmmmm retail therapy.
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17-02-2009, 06:03 PM
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Supernova Searcher
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cambroon Queensland Australia
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Anyone coming to Cambroon on either of the two Astronights got a Computer monitor they want to sell?
I have two but both are just about on their last legs and I am not quite ready to buy another desktop computer.
Please PM me with details Re price ect.
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17-02-2009, 09:15 PM
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Mostly harmless...
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 5,735
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jjjnettie
Some new toys arrived today. Hope it doesn't spoil the weekend weather.
I bought some rings for the little 80mm and a shiny new 2.5x apo barlow.
Hmmmmm retail therapy.
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Jeanette! How could you!!
 
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17-02-2009, 09:23 PM
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Retired, damn no pension
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