Spsp 2010

[Paul Hatchman]

Originally Posted by markman123

PS - I think you and I met at Crago the weekend before last... Might be mistaken...

Yes, that was probably me! See you there next month?

Cheers.

[barx1963 (Malcolm)]

Re: Question # 4
At the parties I have been to, the best strategy is wander around and ask questions. Get people to show you their gear, explain what they are doing, most are happy to share knowledge and proud of the gear and want to show others. It is a good idea to leave enough time to have agood wander around in daylight, as once it get dark it helps to have a bit of an idea of where everything is on the field.

[markman123 (Mark)]

I'm hoping so, Paul. Let's hope the clouds stay away this time! I also hope (equally as important) that the schedule stays open for that Saturday.

Thanks barx - good advice. I'm there for both nights, so plenty on the Saturday at least to suss out the happenings.

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

Wiruna is a pretty big place and plenty of room.

The front "paddock" is mainly for visual observing, and also where the main hall, kitchen, dining facilities (this is a good place to hang out to meet and talk to people), toilets and showers etc

The back "paddock" is about a 500m walk away and is where the civilised astrophotographers live (we have fridges, TV, Dvd players, music, great warm fireplace etc, not unusual for the "House" to be 27deg in the middle of winter) it is a smaller more intimate setting. We also have "less" stringent rules about light use, hence the lookers dont like us anywhere near where they are. So dont forget to wander up and say hello.

To all those driving from the city, dont forget check your tyres before getting out on the open road. It is about 3hrs 30min drive from the centre of the city. You also have about 2-3kms of dirt road from the main road, so take it easy.

[RobF (Rob)]

What's the go on 240V power for the imaging fanatics?
I've believe there's none available, other than some limited recharging facilities during the day?

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

Depends on where you are If you are up the back paddock at the house then we have power. We have a solar and generators with about 12 hours of 2kva battery @100% load, and are more than happy to share for running scope and computers. As for the front paddock, dont know dont got there.

Just bring a 25m extension lead and a power board.

We have room up at the house for about 10-15 scopes. Depends on how many are camping there.

[Barrykgerdes]

Hi Guys

We are working on an additional attraction for this years SPSP. A video hook up with the Texas Star Party in the USA. This will be a Sunday morning arrangement for about two hours.

This will of course depend on an internet connection that has been tested already from the house but should also work from the main hall.

I am also working on an "Internet Cafe" type internet from the House. There will be limited capacity for general communication but no downloading of music or videos.

Barry

[Marke (Mark)]

I am looking forward to going again this year , maybe we can organise a meet up for all IIS members attending or doing something to recognise
each other ?

Mark

[RobF (Rob)]

Originally Posted by tlgerdes

Depends on where you are If you are up the back paddock at the house then we have power. We have a solar and generators with about 12 hours of 2kva battery @100% load, and are more than happy to share for running scope and computers. As for the front paddock, dont know dont got there.

Just bring a 25m extension lead and a power board.

We have room up at the house for about 10-15 scopes. Depends on how many are camping there.

thanks Trevor - I selected "Astro Imaging Field" for the online registration - will this get me within 25m of the 240V?
(my first visit this year)

[tlgerdes (Trevor)]

Hi, Rob

Yes, you will be within 25m of power....... as long as you bring your own cord. Come and knock on our door, we are the caravan parked out the front opposite the house, next the radio telescope dish.

[RobF (Rob)]

Originally Posted by tlgerdes

Hi, Rob

Yes, you will be within 25m of power....... as long as you bring your own cord. Come and knock on our door, we are the caravan parked out the front opposite the house, next the radio telescope dish.

Many thanks Trevor for this info. I had been pretty sure my new CCD camera wasn't going to be out of the case on this one, but this is great news

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

Hi all

I have attanded many SPSP and thoroughly enjoyed them. I have missed the last two due to family stuff but will be attending this year's one albeit solo - Flinders is 2 and a half and we decided he would be a little adventurous! I am a little nervous too. Katie usually sets up the tent!!!!!!!

Maybe we could all do lunch / dinner one day!? It would be nice to meet the people behind the Avatars / posts.

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

Originally Posted by Marke

I am looking forward to going again this year , maybe we can organise a meet up for all IIS members attending or doing something to recognise
each other ?

Mark

We should - I am not a great organiser but lunch or dinner!? I camp (not sure where I will be this year) but we could meet somewhere, come to my spot and I can cook if i have some idea of the numbers?

[RobF (Rob)]

I'll have to make sure I take my IIS T-shirt and beanie!