IceInSpace Star Camp 2005, Ballarat Victoria - Page 6

davidpretorius · #**101** 04-10-2005, 07:19 AM

yes, top effort Touken!

davidpretorius · #**102** 04-10-2005, 07:24 AM

Hey Ken,

my wife and littlest are coming to stay on the sunday night after the spit roast in the bunk house, what was single night charges?

Ken has a toucam, Ken has a toucam!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**103** 04-10-2005, 02:08 PM

I'll have to PM you the fee when I find it. I think 1 night was just over half of the 2 night fee. Not sure. I shall track it down.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**104** 10-10-2005, 06:20 PM

For those attending the Star Camp here is the Guidelines Flyer.

IceInSpace Vic Star Camp

Snake Valley 2005

Welcome to the first IceInSpace Vic Star Camp! We hope you enjoy the opportunity to meet, socialise and observe with amateur astronomers of varying experience levels under the dark skies of Snake Valley.

This flyer lists some guidelines, which we ask everybody’s cooperation in following. This will ensure that everybody can gain maximum enjoyment from their observing time at Snake Valley.

Lights off after dark!

Many people have come to Snake Valley for the rare experience of observing at a dark sky site, and wish to gain the most from it. This means restrictions on lights used after twilight when observing will commence. We like to do it in the dark!

• No white light torches to be used on or near the observing field. Red led torches or weaker torches such as 2xAA battery torches may be acceptable if the lens is covered with red cellophane.

• People driving into or out of the camp after dark should do so with headlights off. Car interior and boot lights should also be disabled to prevent them from coming on when opened.

• All people staying at the camp need to be mindful of the need to limit extraneous light.
eg: keeping doors closed in camp buildings with interior lights.

• Laptop computers can throw out a lot of light, please keep screens covered and out of view of other observers.

• Due to excessive light from the Recreation Room it will be locked at sundown. Videos and DVD’s can be watched in the dining room as an alternative.

General observing field etiquette

A few general pointers to ensure that everybody gets along and enjoys themselves.
Most of these are common sense but need to be stated all the same.

• People have come to the Star Camp for varying reasons, some want to check out as much equipment as possible, whilst others wish to make the most of the dark sky experience with as much quality observing time as possible. If somebody is engrossed in their observing, don’t disturb them unnecessarily.

• Never touch anybody’s equipment without invitation from the owner. If someone is kind enough to loan equipment to you, do not on-loan to a 3rd party without the owner’s knowledge and consent. Loitering around other people’s equipment without the owner being present won’t gain any friends either.

• Parents with children please keep them under supervision and control when anywhere near telescopes and equipment. Instruct children they can look when invited, but never to touch.

• Ladies (or gentleman where applicable), please don’t wear makeup (especially mascara) if you wish to view through other peoples telescopes. Such makeup can leave greasy smudge marks on eyepiece optics and be difficult to clean off.

Thanks for your cooperation, have a great time at Snake Valley 2005 !

.

davidpretorius · #**105** 10-10-2005, 06:37 PM

thanks Ken, sensible,

i may want to take issue with you about my mascara though!

Starkler (Geoff) · #**106** 10-10-2005, 09:16 PM

It got through censorship almost totally unscathed

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**107** 10-10-2005, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starkler

It got through censorship almost totally unscathed

Yes Geoff, I only added the Rec Room bit (had to). Thanks for the work you and Dave G did.

h0ughy (David) · #**108** 10-10-2005, 09:23 PM

You victorians have me a little bit worried, Mascara!

Ken these light polution rules sound very sane, I think you should allow us to use them for the IISA at Lostock next January.

Also have you thought about buying some lights and painting them red? they did that at Qld Astrofest

janoskiss (Steve H) · #**109** 10-10-2005, 09:30 PM

Sounds good Ken, but it might need some tension-easing remarks like: Feel free to ask fellow astronomers to lend their scope or eyepiece for a look-through or for comparison with your own dodgy scope...

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**110** 10-10-2005, 09:38 PM

Houghy, I didn't write it! But you can use it I suppose, but you will have to ask the moderators or Mike.

Steve, just get on your knees and grovel. I will let you try my fantastic Series 500's if you behave.

janoskiss (Steve H) · #**111** 10-10-2005, 09:42 PM

Ken,

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**112** 10-10-2005, 09:50 PM

lol!!!!

cahullian · #**113** 10-10-2005, 09:52 PM

Ken does that mean I can point my laser light in peoples' eyes??

Not too many sleeps to go now

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**114** 10-10-2005, 09:56 PM

Only pilots eyes! and we don't get many planes over here which will be a nice change for some people.

Yep, time is so close I'm packing the car already!!!

Dave47tuc (David) · #**115** 10-10-2005, 09:57 PM

Good work Geoff

& Ken, John, oh everyone

For those who want to read more on Star Party Etiquette have a look here
http://www.amateurastronomy.com/etiquette.html

Glad Geoff through mine in the bin I wanted to charge $10 a look

Only joshing

Will be great. Hope the weather is kind

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**116** 10-10-2005, 10:04 PM

That's the original list but we didn't want to burden everyone with 5 hours of reading on entry

Dave, you forgot to thank yourself!!!

People, you would be amazed at the amount of work Dave47Tuc is doing behind the scenes to help with the Star Camp.

Dave Pretorius too!! and Geoff 'Starkler'!

This event will be a success even if it rains purely because of the work all these people are putting into it to help John and I out!

Pat yourselves on the back guys.

Dave47tuc (David) · #**117** 10-10-2005, 10:17 PM

Thanks Ken

Starkler (Geoff) · #**118** 11-10-2005, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0ughy

Ken these light polution rules sound very sane, I think you should allow us to use them for the IISA at Lostock next January.

No problem there. Dave and I came up with the guidelines, and Ken added to it and made some corrections. Its all mostly ripped from other peoples ideas anyway

xstream (John) · #**119** 11-10-2005, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

This event will be a success even if it rains purely because of the work all these people are putting into it to help John and I out!

Pat yourselves on the back guys.

My sentiments aswell guys, it cetainly makes life easier.

We're definately going to have a great time.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**120** 11-10-2005, 08:10 PM

Bird from Canberra is our latest victim . . er . um . . attendee at the Star Camp. Onya Bird, 3 nights

IceInSpace 2005 Snake Valley
STAR CAMP
EVENTS PROGRAM

Sponsored by Australian Sky & Telescope Magazine

All events listed are optional

Friday 28th Oct
5pm - Camp Open
5 - 7pm - Meet & Greet get together
7pm - Viewing
___________________________________ ____________________

Saturday 29th Oct
Free Time
9am - 3pm - 'Rally in the Valley'
3pm - Beginners Workshop (Mirror cleaning, collimation)
4 - 5pm - BUY/SWAP/SELL & Vendors stalls
5pm - 'Deep Sky Observing' - David Girling
7 - 8pm - Ballarat Historic Observatory (leaving Camp at 6:30pm)
8:30pm - Viewing at Camp
___________________________________ ____________________

Sunday 30th Oct
Free Time
4pm - 'Sequence of building an Obsession Dobsonian' - Peter Read
5:30pm - Group Photo being taken (please attend)
6pm - 'SPIT ROAST FEAST' - $10 per head
7pm - 'Leonids - a night to remember' - David Girling
8pm - Viewing
___________________________________ ____________________

Monday 31st Oct
Free Time
2pm - Historic Gold Diggings & Trestle Bridge
5pm - 'Venus Transit' & Video Footage - David Girling
7pm - Raffle Draws & Competition Awards
7:30pm - Viewing
___________________________________ ____________________

Tuesday 1st Nov
Final get-together & Farewells
1pm - Camp Closed
___________________________________ ____________________
Printable version of program at bottom of this post

ATTENTION ALL NEW MEMBERS and old ones AND VISITORS TO THIS SITE:
ONLY 4 WEEKS TO GO FOLKS, GRAB YOUR ACCOMMODATION NOW OR START PACKING THE TENT AND CAMPING ACCESSORIES AND MAKE YOUR BOOKING!!!

Remember the Date: 28th October - 1st November

Wind forward your Star Map programs and have a look at the incredible list of objects for viewing during the Camp. Mars will be at full opposition!

So far those that have booked 'on-site' are:

*Ken: (ballaratdragons) x 4 nights - Paid
*John and Anna: (xstream) x 4 nights - Paid
*Dave: (Dave47Tuc) x 4 nights - Paid
*Dave's friend x 4 nights - Paid
*Darren & Family: (wombat_in_space) x 4 nights
*Trevor: (OneOfOne) and group x 4 nights - Paid
*Dave P: (davidpretorius) and daughter x 4 nights - Paid
*Steve: (Janoskiss) x 4 nights - Paid
*Geoff: (starkler) x 4 nights - Paid
*Gazza and Family: (cahullian) x 4 nights - Paid
*Peter Read: x 4 nights - Paid
*Sharon, Michael & Giles x 3 nights - Paid
*Peter: (toetoe) x 3 nights
*Peters friends x 3 nights
*Stuart & Wife: (Stu) x 2 nights poss 3 - Paid
*Bird x 3 nights
*Daniel Granieri x 2 nights

TOTAL SO FAR - approx 31 on-site

Approx 20 of those for all 4 nights!

Those attending but staying off-site:

Mike and Family (iceman) x 4 nights
Robert (Grampian Stars) x 1 night
Mick Pinner & Wife x 1 night
Tony (Striker) possibly 1 night
Dave (Snake Valley local)

Number of attendees Total: approx 41

The onsite Accommodation Still available:

1 x 8 bed bunkhouse
1 x shared 8 bed bunkhouse (5 empty bunks)
and lots of camping space for tents and caravans.

For off-site accommodation only 20 minutes away from the Camp try here: http://www.ballarat.com/peppinella.htm

EVENTS: See Events Program at top of this post
*Saturday evening visit to Historic Ballarat Observatory
*Visit ruins of Gold digging and Processing site
*Visit to Historic Wooden Trestle Bridge
*Beginners Workshop (collimating, mirror-cleaning, Star-map reading, easy-find objects)
*Speaker 'David Girling' on 3 Astronomy subjects
*Speaker 'Peter Read' on building an Obsession Truss Dobsonian
*Competitions for best Astrophoto, best home-made Astro accessory etc.
*Raffles for Astro Prizes
*Buy/Swap/Sell late Saturday afternoon
*Sunday evening 'Spit Roast Feast' (small charge)

Lake on-site, so bring your canoes, fishing gear etc.

A fully equipped kitchen, Meeting Room, Recreation Room (billiards & table tennis).
The Meeting room is available for DVD/Videos (bring some along to show).

Entry is free for on-site and off-site guests.

ACCOMMODATION FEES ON-SITE (bunkhouse per person or camp-site per person)

2 nights - $26.40
3 nights - $39.60
4 nights - $52.80
Children Under 4 - Free

If you are staying for 2 or 3 nights but decide to stay longer just let us know at the Camp.

A 'Gold Coin' donation box will be available for donations towards the running of the IceInSpace website.

*This information will be updated regularly.

DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS MEMORABLE OCCASION!