Announcement: IISAC2007 - IceInSpace AstroCamp - Page 3

iceman (Mike) · #41 27-10-2006, 09:42 PM

This post is to start listing who has booked.

I'll update it over the next 2.5 months

Great to see some people booking already, and thanks to those with superfast payments!

- Mike Salway (iceman): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Kate Salway (icemanswife) + 3 kids: Saturday night (PAID)
- Anthony Wesley (bird): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Tony Hitchcock (Itchy) + wife: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Dave Gault (DaveGee) + Karen + 2 children: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Chris Wakeman (33South): All 3 nights (PAID)
- David Rowland (David): All 3 nights (PAID)
- John Bambury (ausastronomer) + Son Jake: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Tony Buckley + Lachlan MacDonald: Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- Rod Berry (rodstar) + sons Jack and Noah: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Andrew Murrell (hector): All 3 nights
- Graeme Brown (gsb): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Chris Ruwoldt (barti) + 1: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Gary Kopff (gary) + Mai + 2: Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- Bronwyn Lee (charsiubau) + Ken McC: All 3 nights (PAID)
- John Gurkin (xstream) + Anna: All 3 nights (PAID)
- David Hough (h0ughy): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Shane Guy (merlin8r): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Petra De Ruyter (spacezebra) + David (unbeliever): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Dick Everett: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Lee Drury (plasmodium) + Jane Kitcher: Thursday and Friday nights (PAID)
- Mike Boggan (Sausageman): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Ed Roca (Orion) + wife + kids: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Simon Pannell (dobman): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Paul Mayo (PhotonCollector): Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- George Livanos (big george

): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Guy Fleming (doomsayer) + 1: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Al Roca: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Norm Fong (Norm) + ACE + 2 kids: Saturday night (PAID)
- Andrew Wood (Gas Giant): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Hedley Thomas (hrt): Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- Steve Mullahey (ColinBell): Saturday night (PAID)
- Ian Danks (Ian): Saturday night (PAID)
- Al Sheehan (sheeny) + partner + 2 kids: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Remus Chua (RayOfLight) + 3 friends: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Cynthia and Don Huggup (cyndon): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Ken Charlwood (Ken) + 3 family: Thursday and Friday night (PAID)
- Markus Billerwell (KISA): All 3 nights (PAID)
- David Malin: Saturday night (PAID)
- Chris Malikoff (Omaroo): Friday and Saturday night (PAID)
- Fergus Hancock (Feargal) + 2: Friday and Saturday night
- Graeme Auld (kyecat): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Peter Read (bigdobman): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Andrew Catsaitis (Rocket Boy): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Jason Novits (napalm): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Bob Jones (Bob Jones): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Paul Herrod (PaulH): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Bruce Smith (lxbruce) + David Trzecinski: Saturday night (PAID)
- Matthew Scott (circumpolar) + 1 child: Saturday night
- Alan Meehan (alan meehan): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Robert Clark (rob): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Gerry Aarts (gerry aarts) + Wanda Aarts: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Stan Duoba (stan) + Suzanne Duoba: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Mark Suchting (Mark Suchting): Friday and Saturday night (PAID)
- Sid Battye: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Andrew Bundschuh (Kal) + Werner Bundschuh: Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- Mike Sidonio (strongmanmike) + Riley (14yrs): Friday and Saturday night (PAID)
- Noel Welstead: Friday night (PAID)
- Geoff Byrnes (gtb_an_owl): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Scott Alder (tornado33): Friday and Saturday night (PAID)
- Evan Morris (Cimitar): Friday and Saturday night (PAID)
- Warren Norrie (Wazza): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Jakob Held (jakob): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Dean Yates (Deeno) + Amanda: Thursday and Friday nights (PAID)
- Graham Lewis (GRL): Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- Bruce Little (Global Warmer): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Noel O'Connor (noelo) + Margaret: Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- Gary Perkins (cahullian) + Ron: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Paddy de Klerk + 3 others: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Keith Knight + Christine Knight: Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- Gerald Teyhan: Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- Alex Berkuta (VK2KR): Friday night (PAID)
- Peter Brooks: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Enrique Bustamante (enrique) + wife: Friday night (PAID)
- Rodney Moulder (Zenton): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Ian Maclean (gaa_ian): All 3 nights (PAID)
- Phillip Relf (prelf): Saturday night (PAID)
- Aidan McCarthy (Aidan Mc) + Anthony Nizetti: Thursday and Friday night (PAID)
- Prince Soundararajan + wife + child: Saturday night (PAID)
- Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) + Debbie Alchin: All 3 nights (PAID)
- Vicki + Graham Bell: Saturday night (PAID)
- Lydia Macokatic (venus) + Tom: Saturday night (PAID)
- Narayan Mukkavilli (seeker372011) + other: Saturday night (PAID)
- Ian Dale (Eternal): All 3 nights (PAID)
- John Stathakis + 1: Friday and Saturday night (PAID)
- Michael Chaytor + Sook Lee + Duke Ermilio: Friday and Saturday night
- Antony Benjamin + 5 others: Friday night (PAID)
- Michael Lisser (shredder) + Eugene: Saturday night
- Richard Brown: Saturday night
- Gary Arnold: Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- John Griffiths (griffo51): Saturday night (PAID)
- Andrew Rowland (aftermidnight) + Rena Nesti: Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)
- Janine Fenton: Friday night
- Terry Kelly + child: Friday and Saturday nights (PAID)

Outbackmanyep · #42 28-10-2006, 10:44 AM

I wouldn't mind going to this, i have never been to one before, so is there going to be any retail goers there selling stuff...try before you buy...that sort of thing??

What things go on at these astro-camps, besides the obvious??

gary · #43 28-10-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outbackmanyep

I wouldn't mind going to this, i have never been to one before, so is there going to be any retail goers there selling stuff...try before you buy...that sort of thing??

What things go on at these astro-camps, besides the obvious??

Wildcard Innovations will certainly be there and not only will you be able to see and use Argo Navis
Digital Telescope computers on one of the largest arrays of Big Scopes
ever assembled at an Australian star party, you can actually be in the draw
to win an Argo Navis by just registering for the star party and being there.

During the day, you can attend talks, swim in the river, chat to others,
walk around and check-out lots of other scopes and accessories, sit in
the shade and drink beer or simply catch-up on your sleep after a night's
observing.

We hope you can make the drive from Walcha and we would look forward
to seeing you there.

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place
Mount Kuring-Gai NSW 2080
Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Fax +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au

h0ughy (David) · #44 28-10-2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary

Wildcard Innovations will certainly be there and not only will you be able to see and use Argo Navis
Digital Telescope computers on one of the largest arrays of Big Scopes
ever assembled at an Australian star party, you can actually be in the draw
to win an Argo Navis by just registering for the star party and being there.

During the day, you can attend talks, swim in the river, chat to others,
walk around and check-out lots of other scopes and accessories, sit in
the shade and drink beer or simply catch-up on your sleep after a night's
observing.

We hope you can make the drive from Walcha and we would look forward
to seeing you there.

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place
Mount Kuring-Gai NSW 2080
Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Fax +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au

written and spoken by the Gary kopff swimming party, minister of water resources, and water hole extraordinaire

BTW gary has his own spot marked so don't swim there

iceman (Mike) · #45 30-10-2006, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outbackmanyep

I wouldn't mind going to this, i have never been to one before, so is there going to be any retail goers there selling stuff...try before you buy...that sort of thing??
What things go on at these astro-camps, besides the obvious??

Gary's reply says it all..

I'm hoping some retailers will be there, but you won't need retailers there to try before you buy. The whole star party is a try-before-you-buy. I'd bet that almost every single person there will be happy for you to look through their scope - most people are very willing to share the views through their scope. It's a great opportunity to look through varying styles and types of scopes, as well as varying sizes of scopes.

There'll be scopes there from 2.5inches of aperture, up to 25 inches of aperture!

Also, if you've never been under dark skies before, even just the naked eye view of a sky full of stars will blow you away.

During the day, there'll be guest speakers, workshopsm, as well as a lot of informal chatting about astronomy and telescope equipment.

Hope you can make it!

iceman (Mike) · #46 30-10-2006, 07:55 AM

The first post in this thread, as well as the IISAC2007 info page has been updated to include:

- Details of 2 new sponsors (Knightware and VSO Software) for the lucky door prize competition - THANKS to the sponsors!
- A new talk added to the list of guest speakers (thanks Andrew!)
- The Agenda for IISAC2007 has been posted
- Night Sky tours every night by Andrew Murrell with his 18" and 25" Obsessions.

Momentum is building!

wavelandscott (Scott) · #47 30-10-2006, 10:16 AM

Got my t-shirt order in...sorry I can't make the "real thing" but the shirts will be a small (but not completely satisfying) treat.

Let me know if you have any questions/trouble with my submission...No need to mail them I'll pick them up sometime at Kulunura (or other)...

iceman (Mike) · #48 30-10-2006, 10:24 AM

Got your order, cheers Scott. I'm also happy to drop them off to you at work.

wavelandscott (Scott) · #49 30-10-2006, 12:24 PM

No problem...we can figure it out whenever they are ready.

Thanks!

iceman (Mike) · #50 31-10-2006, 05:56 AM

The list of people who have booked is growing, thanks for getting in early!

Dobman (Simon) · #51 31-10-2006, 11:15 PM

Iceman, what program do you use to open the various files you've got links to regarding Lostock such as the agenda & light use policy etc. I dont seem to be able to open them once i've downloaded them,
Also, I'll be coming from Tassie and was wondering if any Sydneysiders were willing to give a lift from Sydney to Lostock?

iceman (Mike) · #52 31-10-2006, 11:39 PM

Hi Simon.

You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF files.

Once you've installed it, just click on the link and it will open it in your browser.

Great to hear you're coming up! Bring David Pretorius with you

Dobman (Simon) · #53 01-11-2006, 10:39 PM

Thanks Iceman, got it . apart from hiring a car , are there any bus services that go to Lostock or close to? idont really want to fork out for a hire car on top of airfares if i dont have too especially if it will just be sitting there doing nothing most of the weekend. Any kind IIS members out there going that way?? from sydney airport

merlin8r · #54 02-11-2006, 12:27 PM

I would love to help, but I think my car is just too small. I'm sure some benevolent Sydneysider will help!!

Clear skies,
Shane

iceman (Mike) · #55 03-11-2006, 09:52 AM

Just a minor update..

The cancellation fee rule has been amended. Cancellation will now receive a 100% refund, less a $15 cancellation fee.

Also, Shane from Astro-Optical Supplies will be bringing some gear with him to sell at the vendors tables.

merlin8r · #56 03-11-2006, 10:27 AM

Yep, that's me

iceman (Mike) · #57 03-11-2006, 10:44 AM

He's also trying to convince his boss to donate a prize for the lucky door prize competition! I think that's fair

iceman (Mike) · #58 10-11-2006, 06:36 AM

Hi all

Some updates for IISAC2007:

Special Offer!

If you book and pay by the end of November 2006, each attendee in your booking will receive an extra ticket in the lucky door prize draw!

Offer ends at 23:59 on the 30th November 2006, AEDST.

The list of attendees at the top of page 3 (of this thread) has been updated, and includes notification of who has paid.

The list of guest speakers has also been updated to include John Bambury, who will talk about "What's in the sky at Lostock" - a guide to observing over the 3 days.

iceman (Mike) · #59 16-11-2006, 06:50 AM

IISAC Update..

Jump Internet have come onboard as a sponsor for the event and are donating 2x $50 gift vouchers for their services.

I've also updated the list of who's booked so far, so check it out.

Remember, only 2 weeks left to take advantage of the special offer of getting 2 tickets in the lucky door prize draw for each attendee in your booking. You only have to book and pay by the end of November.

iceman (Mike) · #60 20-11-2006, 06:14 AM

So far, we've got 40 adults and 8 children booked.

Keep the bookings coming in!

If you intend on ordering shirts, it would be appreciated if you could put your order in within the next week before I have to give numbers to the printer. That way you'll be assured of getting what you order. I'll be ordering extra, but then it's first in best dressed.

Remember you can order shirts without attending the camp!

Thanks!