Border Stargaze 2009 (19th - 23 August 2009) - Page 3

JohnG (John) · #41 18-06-2009, 09:43 AM

See ya up there as well Chris, will be on the field with Doug, looking forward to it.

Cheers

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #42 18-06-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnG

See ya up there as well Chris, will be on the field with Doug, looking forward to it.

Cheers

Excellent John!

spacezebra (Petra) · #43 19-06-2009, 09:02 AM

Hi guys

Looking forward to seeing you there.

We have another Sponsor that has just joined the Border Stargaze event.

Camera House - Albury, will be donating prizes at BSG 09.

Great to have them on board.

Cheers Petra d.

spacezebra (Petra) · #44 01-07-2009, 05:01 PM

Greetings all

We have had some great news today! We can confirm that

Astronaut: Katherine Megan-McArthur, http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/mcarthur-km.html

will be part of Border Stargaze 2009. National Science Week is extremely generous in their scheduling and we have been fortunate to have been selected to have her here in Albury on Wednesday 19th of August. We are currently planning a schedule to focus primarily on school students, and looking at venues that are close to BSG and can accommodate particularly as this is going to generate a great deal of interest. We are also negotiating to include BSG guests that are registered on the Wednesday.

More later.......

Cheers Petra d.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #45 01-07-2009, 10:14 PM

Keen to meet her Petra - sounds mighty interesting. Pretty too!

spacezebra (Petra) · #46 01-07-2009, 10:27 PM

Hi Chris

A very accomplished woman indeed!

Cheers Petra d.

Rob_K · #47 02-07-2009, 12:07 AM

That's great news Petra! This will be wonderful for the schools program - not many Aussie regional kids would have the opportunity of meeting a real, live astronaut!

Cheers -

Big Dave (Dave) · #48 02-07-2009, 05:20 PM

Pedra,
Like wise with the other comments, that's truely great news for the BSG; a really feather in their cap!

For all of those getting there on Thursday, I assume she is scheduled to talk at a later stage at the BSG venue (Fri/ Sat)?

- Big Dave.

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Originally Posted by spacezebra

Greetings all

We have had some great news today! We can confirm that

Astronaut: Katherine Megan-McArthur, http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/mcarthur-km.html

will be part of Border Stargaze 2009. National Science Week is extremely generous in their scheduling and we have been fortunate to have been selected to have her here in Albury on Wednesday 19th of August. We are currently planning a schedule to focus primarily on school students, and looking at venues that are close to BSG and can accommodate particularly as this is going to generate a great deal of interest. We are also negotiating to include BSG guests that are registered on the Wednesday.

More later.......

Cheers Petra d.

spacezebra (Petra) · #49 02-07-2009, 06:34 PM

Hi Dave

We have only been able to secure her for one day (Wednesday),

her time is very limited here in Oz. At the moment we are negotiating time for BSGers that are going to be at the event on the Wednesday.

Sorry Dave, hopefully next year we will have an Astronaut on site for the duration of the event.

Cheers Petra d.

spacezebra (Petra) · #50 06-07-2009, 07:10 PM

Only 44 days to go!

REGISTRATIONS for Border Stargaze 2009 (19 - 23rd August 2009) are OPEN.

Last day for online registrations will be 5.00pm (NSW) - Wednesday 19th August 2009.

Please note that accommodation is filling very fast! An excellent event and value for money - so many things for Free!

Event highlights include:

Guest Speakers: Dr Sarah Maddison, Dr John Wilkinson & John Sarkissian.

Astro/Science Activities
Astro (general) Trivia and the “Great Debate”
Vendors.
Free entry into the Cosmodome (Mobile Planetarium)
Free registration for children 13 and under - (Standard accommodation rates will still apply).
Free Breakfast to registered guests on the Sunday will be returning courtesy of ASAW.
Giveaways and door prizes, and so much more……

Check out our website - www.asaw.org.au for the most current information pack. As always we welcome your feedback on the registration process or questions about the event itself.

Cheers Petra

spacezebra (Petra) · #51 09-07-2009, 06:22 PM

Hi all

To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, Border Stargaze will be incorporating indigenous night sky tours and presentations, into the outreach and star party.

We are fortunate to now have John Morieson (author of Stars over Tyrrell: The night sky of the Boorong), as our key indigenous speaker.

A list of John's work can be located via the following link: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/Ab...Literature.htm

Sadly, Scott Williams will not be able to make to the event and we thank him for his support.

Cheers Petra d.

Rob_K · #52 11-07-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spacezebra

Hi all

To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, Border Stargaze will be incorporating indigenous night sky tours and presentations, into the outreach and star party.

We are fortunate to now have John Morieson (author of Stars over Tyrrell: The night sky of the Boorong), as our key indigenous speaker.

A list of John's work can be located via the following link: http://www.atnf.csiro.au/research/Ab...Literature.htm

Sadly, Scott Williams will not be able to make to the event and we thank him for his support.

Cheers Petra d.

Fantastic Petra, BSG is fast becoming the event of the year!

Not long to go now!!

Cheers

spacezebra (Petra) · #53 11-07-2009, 05:18 PM

Hi Rob

Yes, its gaining momentum and not long to go!.

For those who won trivia prizes at Border Stargaze - you may remember some of the prizes (especially the wine!). This year we will be hosting on site "Andersons winery" - who will be setting up tasting and sales at various times throughout the weekend.

Anderson Wines is a local family winery specialising in full-bodied reds, and sparkling wines. The wine is made using traditional methods such as very minimal irrigation, hand-harvesting, basket pressing, open fermentation, and the traditional Champagne technique entirely by hand.

http://www.andersonwinery.com.au

Now all we need is the cheese & crackers!

Cheers Petra d.

spacezebra (Petra) · #54 14-07-2009, 08:18 PM

Greetings all

We have finalised catering for Border Stargaze 2009 - and taste tested all the sweets to ensure the highest quality for our guests

Friday 21st Aug 6:00pm – 8:30pm

BBQ Registered Guests & General Public
Choices - Steak, snags, hamburger, vegie burger, salad
$ Pay as you go

Saturday 22nd Aug 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Dinner Choices
Spit Roast (choice of meats) Lamb/Pork/Chicken
Salad
Garlic Potatoes
Selection of bread rolls
Free tea, coffee or juice
Choice of sweets
Wattle seed cheesecake/Mud cake or Fruit salad
$15 per person (children prices TBA)

Sunday 23rd Aug 8:30am – 10:00am

Breakfast - Free courtesy of the ASAW
Bacon, Eggs, Beans, Toast & Juice
One free breakfast per person

It's not too late to register for Border Stargaze!

Cheers Petra d.

spacezebra (Petra) · #55 23-07-2009, 05:26 PM

Hi all

We are just under one month from the official opening of Border Stargaze 2009.

Its our third year of hosting this event and every year its gets more exciting.

The site is ready to go, guest speakers are primed, and with an NASA Astronaut in Albury on the Wednesday (19th) to launch BSG and present - is just the best!

ASAW, will be offering three free presentations by Katherine Megan-McArthur, the third presentation will be for early arrival - BSGers, and other interested groups.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Cheers Petra d.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #56 23-07-2009, 07:43 PM

Can't wait now... come on!

It'll be my 47th on the Thursday, so drinkies over at my tent if the weather isn't behaving!

If it is... I'll be imaging....

spacezebra (Petra) · #57 23-07-2009, 09:46 PM

Hi Chris

I think that we could rustle up a complimentary bottle of wine for you for Thursday

.

Cheers Petra d.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #58 24-07-2009, 08:11 AM

Thanks Petra

Better bring a glass then!

Big Dave (Dave) · #59 24-07-2009, 08:33 PM

I will be there for that drink regardless of the weather.
You dont need two hands to image - thats what the PC is for.

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

Can't wait now... come on!

It'll be my 47th on the Thursday, so drinkies over at my tent if the weather isn't behaving!

If it is... I'll be imaging....

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #60 24-07-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I will be there for that drink regardless of the weather.
You dont need two hands to image - thats what the PC is for.

Point taken...

Are you camping just next to the imaging area Dave?