Snake Valley Astro Camp - March 2010 - Page 4

erick (Eric) · #61 04-02-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Paddy

OK. Definitely like the idea of being set up near other visual observers.

So you all like Pink Floyd? Loud??

Paddy (Patrick) · #62 04-02-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by erick

So you all like Pink Floyd? Loud??

Quite like Pink Floyd, but perhaps not while observing. I could lend you some headphones though.

Chillie (Henry) · #63 04-02-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave47tuc

Would be nice to see more visual observers along this time

If only I had a reliable car.

I was pushing to get to Laharum last year.

An unreliable car is why I turned down Eric's offer to go to the club when I first became an IIS member.

erick (Eric) · #64 04-02-2010, 04:51 PM

Henry

There are folks coming from SA. And Horsham is not too far to run up from the camp site and pick you up (did I say that!)

Why don't you say you'll come and then we'll see how to get you (and your 12"?) there for a few nights at least?

Eric

Octane (Humayun) · #65 04-02-2010, 07:26 PM

Yeah, everything up to and /not/ including The Wall. Animals, being my favourite.

Cheers.

H

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Originally Posted by erick

So you all like Pink Floyd? Loud??

Jen · #66 05-02-2010, 12:23 AM

Thanks Dave Yeah dont forget the 6inch too

Hey Eric bring em all

Yeah there is plenty of room that was sort of how we had it last year, as long as the grass is mowed this time

erick (Eric) · #67 05-02-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jen

Hey Eric bring em all

The Floyd or the Scopes?

DavidU (Dave) · #68 05-02-2010, 09:38 AM

I should bring a 4000 watt 4 way concert PA system for the Pink Floyd

Is there 3 phase power ? LOL

byronpaul (Paul) · #69 05-02-2010, 09:54 AM

Dave,

that sounds like a great idea .... count me in !!!

Luv the idea of perhaps having a number of visual scopes all pointing to the same object, and then comparing optics, eyepieces, pros & cons, etc. With expert guidence from the likes of yourself, Geoff, Eric, and others, us newbies will be in paradise. I know this would also provide benefit for general sky navigation (which I lack) as GOTO has made me lazy

What's the chances of coming up with a few quick workshops for the Saturday and Sunday whereby the newbies can learn from the experts. I know the informal visual processing session that Doug did was well received. Anybody want to volunteer a topic of interest - to either conduct a session or wanting to learn something in particular????

Oh .... and I'll have extra towels again if required

See you all soon ....

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Originally Posted by Dave47tuc

Would be nice to see more visual observers along this time
Hey Sab your coming???

Visual observers should unite and get together in the field. Maybe nearer the south east corner of the paddock.
no white light or laptops allowed

The more your eyes dark adapt the more you will see i promise

Comparing scope sizes, eyepieces and sorting out everyone's collimation would be great to do.

With Mars and Saturn in the sky as well as The best part of the Milky Way Carina through the Southern cross area there will be a wealth of things to look at and compare.

People can come over and see what its like in a 8" scope or a 15" scope. Just to see how big scopes are or not.
This will be a great place to see what the different scopes and eyepieces see and you can make a more informative decision on what scope you mite get.

Remember most imagers use little scopes say 4" Apo's and a very high cost( many thousands) Great for what it's used for but and $800 Newtonian will show you anything in the sky so much brighter than the Apo.

So come to camp see whats what Meet Jen she will make you laugh

And get to speak to lots of people and pick there brains on different scopes.

Remember size does matter SDM

Dave47tuc (David) · #70 05-02-2010, 10:14 AM

Hey Paul,
I wrote a list on what to take this year first up was 2 towels

I gave a talk at the first camp if I remember, but any work shops you want I can chair them. I have done many of them. I introduced what was called Scope day at the MPAS (ASF) I think they still have them but they where very successful.

So if anyone wants to ask ?? on in particulars on observing. Say star hopping (old school

) or collimation or what eyepieces to choose or maybe what can I get out of my small scope etc etc let me know and I will discuss with Ken and I can see no problems in organizing something.

But an open forum ? and answer time could be the way to go. With everyone putting in there 2 c worth.
All it needs is a chair person and away we go.

See you soon

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Originally Posted by byronpaul

Dave,

that sounds like a great idea .... count me in !!!

Luv the idea of perhaps having a number of visual scopes all pointing to the same object, and then comparing optics, eyepieces, pros & cons, etc. With expert guidence from the likes of yourself, Geoff, Eric, and others, us newbies will be in paradise. I know this would also provide benefit for general sky navigation (which I lack) as GOTO has made me lazy

What's the chances of coming up with a few quick workshops for the Saturday and Sunday whereby the newbies can learn from the experts. I know the informal visual processing session that Doug did was well received. Anybody want to volunteer a topic of interest - to either conduct a session or wanting to learn something in particular????

Oh .... and I'll have extra towels again if required

See you all soon ....

Octane (Humayun) · #71 05-02-2010, 01:48 PM

I'd love a talk on collimation. I'm hoping to buy a Newtonian at some stage and it would be quite beneficial.

H

Jen · #72 05-02-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by erick

The Floyd or the Scopes?

BOTH ERIC

Jen · #73 05-02-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byronpaul

Dave,

that sounds like a great idea .... count me in !!!

Luv the idea of perhaps having a number of visual scopes all pointing to the same object, and then comparing optics, eyepieces, pros & cons, etc. With expert guidence from the likes of yourself, Geoff, Eric, and others, us newbies will be in paradise. I know this would also provide benefit for general sky navigation (which I lack) as GOTO has made me lazy

What's the chances of coming up with a few quick workshops for the Saturday and Sunday whereby the newbies can learn from the experts. I know the informal visual processing session that Doug did was well received. Anybody want to volunteer a topic of interest - to either conduct a session or wanting to learn something in particular????

Oh .... and I'll have extra towels again if required

See you all soon ....

sounds like a fantastic idea Paul yes i would love to have a few lessons and see what things look like with different scopes and eyepieces (i want to look at getting another nice eypiece for my scope but have no idea which one) i would love to see Dougys lessons on imaging too From start to finish

Clear skies all weekend this time i hope

barx1963 (Malcolm) · #74 05-02-2010, 11:38 PM

Damn...Damn...Damn... Sounds like SV is going to be better than ever... and I can't go!
Blast....damn...curses!

Chillie (Henry) · #75 05-02-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by erick

Henry

There are folks coming from SA. And Horsham is not too far to run up from the camp site and pick you up (did I say that!)

Why don't you say you'll come and then we'll see how to get you (and your 12"?) there for a few nights at least?

Eric

Maybe next year or when I get my next car. I am fiercely independent and like to get around myself.

Thanks for the offer but Horsham is 2 hours drive up the road from Ballarat.

barx1963 (Malcolm) · #76 06-02-2010, 12:52 AM

Henry, try and get there, you won't regret it! 2 hours is really not that far.

GrampianStars (Rob) · #77 06-02-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave47tuc

Hey Paul,
I wrote a list on what to take this year first up was 2 towels

See you soon

The answer is 42

you never know when Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz and those callous Vogon Constructor Fleets
might be passing by!

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HolyWars · #78 06-02-2010, 10:37 PM

Seriously cant wait!!$#@$%#@^%

It is going to be awesome....and very educational for me personally in the cosmic world

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #79 07-02-2010, 03:01 PM

Yes, Dave will be running a workshop

Times and details to come.

I also have to slot the Band in somewhere. Yep, a Band again.

I also may be possibly getting 'Shane Gilbert' guitarist for bands such as Marcia Hines, REO Speedwagon, and some other big USA bands but I forget who.

Jen · #80 08-02-2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Yes, Dave will be running a workshop

Times and details to come.

I also have to slot the Band in somewhere. Yep, a Band again.

I also may be possibly getting 'Shane Gilbert' guitarist for bands such as Marcia Hines, REO Speedwagon, and some other big USA bands but I forget who.

Gday Ken that sounds cool