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[Bolts_Tweed (Mark)]

Thanks Mike

Whatever we can do to assist in attendance is a huge help

Mark

[cybereye (Mario)]

Mark,

How are the numbers looking so far for the conference?

Cheers,
Mario

[adman (Adam)]

thats just what the new scope needs - a pair of beer goggles

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

I'm really looking forward to the 4.30pm session on Friday, 5.00pm session on Saturday and the 4.00pm session on Sunday, these sound most fascinating - listed HERE

Mike

[Bolts_Tweed (Mark)]

Gday Mario

We are looking at 50 at the moment but that includes about 13 presenters. I realise that a full trip to the conference, if you stay in venue is damned expensive. I have been pointing out to people that there is a mile of accommodation options in the immediate area of the Crowne Plaza from cheap motels to ridiulously expensive 6 star. I was talking to a nice guy late last week that is going to be staying in the YHA up the road.

I have heard there has been concern iover the costs and trust me if it could be held for free I would do it. Rest assured there is nothing coming to me from the accommodation or dinner - actually all I make is about $25 a head per day per attendee so now anyone can work out how many have to attend to cover airfares and accommodation for the international guests. Thank God for the sponsors or it would have been cancelled long ago. Unfortunately no matter how nicely I ask, international presenters wont pay their own way down here plus accommodation (nor would I expect them to).

I go to the AIC each year now so I get to see these guys anyway so sometimes I shake my head and wondern why I am doing this - only joking - it is on because we need it to be on. I hope everyone gives feedback on what they gain by attending - I know I learnt more in 3 days in California than I have in 3 years on my own.

Note - above is not whinging just rantings of a tired old guy. I saddens me that some wont be abloe to attend because of costs so if anyone cant go then please copntact me about holding it in your area next year to keep your costs down.

MB

[cybereye (Mario)]

Mark,

Firstly, I think you've done a fantastic job in organising this conference. The amount of effort that you have obviously put into this, coupled with the passion that you have is sure to make this an event that all the attendees will remember for a long, long time.

As for expense, I guess I'm in a good position as I live on the south side of Brisbane and it will only have about a 50 minute drive each morning and evening to get to and from the venue. I don't have to worry about somewhere to sleep at night, just the diesel for my car. And since my mileage drops to some ridiculous number when we go down the coast I'm laughing!! But as you've rightly pointed out there is a bucket load of accommodation available in the area at really good prices.

Having been involved in lots of conferences in the Oil & Gas industry, I know just how reasonably priced you have managed to make this conference. I'm heading to the APPEA conference in Perth in a couple of weeks and it costs about as much to purely man a booth in the exhibition hall - that's not including purchasing the booth or being able to attend talks - as it does to attend all 3 days of the AAIC2011.

Mark, you have built our field of dreams. And like old baseballers, we will come!! And from the bottom of my heart - and I'm sure all the other attendees feel the same - I'd like to thank you very, very much for giving us this opportunity to be part of such a knowledge sharing experience.

Mario

[Bolts_Tweed (Mark)]

Thanks for the kind words Mario

MB

[nebula]

booked for the friday and saturday, looking forward to this

Thanks for you hard work in organising this event, no easy feat!

Fairly new to astronomy, awesome community, location works out fairly well for me being in brisbane.

[adman (Adam)]

only 3 weeks to go !! Really looking forward to this

[Bolts_Tweed (Mark)]

gday Adam

yep 3 weeks and counting. I wonder who's bright idea it was to run a conference. The workload increases exponentially as it gets closer - laugh - no pain - no gain but.

I have some really exciting stuff organised that I will keep quiet for then moment but part of the conference will be to give back as much as we can in doorprizes etc.

Ken and rogelio are packed and ready to jump on the plane and are looking forward to meeting us all as well as some giant Australian jumping rats - ok kangaroos.

From what i have seen so far the talks will be fantastic. They cover all levels from beginner to expert and there should be something in it for everyone.

Can i just encourage everyone to make yourselves known to the presenters and discuss anything you like regarding imaging. This will definately increase what you get out of the conference instead of just sitting there and being entertained. The presenters, I am sure will be only to happy to discuss imaging techniques etc as this is what the conference is all about. It is about knowledge dissemination not just a showcase for images (although a few pretty pics help as eye candy).

I look forward to meeting you all - you wont miss me - I will be the short balding little guy having a nervous breakdown.

Mark Bolton

[cybereye (Mario)]

Originally Posted by Bolts_Tweed

I look forward to meeting you all - you wont miss me - I will be the short balding little guy having a nervous breakdown.

Mark Bolton

Mark, I look forward to meeting you. I'll be the short grey-haired guy watching you have a nervous breakdown while taking time off from my nervous breakdown (work)!

Cheers,
Mario

[Bolts_Tweed (Mark)]

Laugh - Birds of a feather Mario

Rally - I thought I would answer your question here as others may be interested. A bunch of firends from the BOSS supernmova team are staying at the Meriton hotel for about $100 a night per double. There are plenty in the area and the Crowne Plaza is expensive I warn you (I know you know Rally). I just ran a enquiry on Expedia and there are plenty of good hotel rooms around 120 a night and I havent even looked at motels that would be cheaper again. If you got a hotel/motel in Surfers / Boradbeach area you would not be more that a 10 minute cab fare from the Crowne Plaza anyway. I just also checked the Casino at it is the same as the Crowne Plaza

Mark

[thunderchildobs]

Is the AAIC website up at the moment? Monday 19:55 EST

I was on it on the weekend without problems.

Brendan

[RobF (Rob)]

Working fine for me just now Brendan....

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

17 days and counting......

[thunderchildobs]

Mark
Just wondering, can you give an update on what the presenters will be presenting rather than having "Presentation by .." in the programme section?


Also what is the price, for after May 4th it says $150, but the early bird as $120+gst. Should the the after May 4th price be $150+ GST?

Brendan

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Prof D. Malin: “Microscope to the Telescope: the Journey of a Lifetime”

Ken Crawford:

Rogelio Andreo: “Wide Field and Multi-Scale Processing”

Mark Bolton: "Narrowband Imaging"

BOSS Supernova Group: "Supernova searches using imaging techniques"

Greg Bradley: "Equipment selection"

Terry Cuttle: "“Presenting techniques in anticipation of the up-coming 2012 eclipse"

Marcus Davies: “Deep Space Astro-Imaging: Climbing The Learning Curve”

Phil Hart: “Techniques and Motion Control for Night Sky Timelapse Videos”

Ivo Jager: “Urban astro photography on a budget using raw CPU power and off the shelf hardware”

Jason Jennings: “Mosaicable”

Max Kilmister: "Image acquisition."

Humayun Qureshi: "Vagaries & challenges of delivering aesthetically pleasing DSLR images"

Mike Sidonio: "From wide eyes to an astrograph"

Brett Soames & Lars Hansen: "Observatory automation"

Eddie Trimarchi: "Having FITS - and seeing them too"

Anthony Wesley: "High resolution planetary imaging"

Julian West: "Imaging straight lines"

[RobF (Rob)]

Excellent - thanks for that Chris

[peter_4059 (Peter)]

I'm in for Friday and Saturday - looking forward to it!

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Cheers Rob

I've just updated the AAIC2011.com website with subject titles associated with each presenter. Hopefully it's a little clearer.

[troypiggo (Troy)]

I'm in too! Just booked! Looking forward to it!