IceInSpace AstroCamp - Lostock, Jan 26-29 2006

[iceman (Mike)]

BIG NEWS

Bintel are sponsoring a 12" Premium GSO Dob as a lucky door prize.

That's the one with the crayford focuser and fan, and also comes with 4 colour filters, a 2" FMC 32mm eyepiece, and a 2 x 1 1/4" GSO plossl eyepieces (9mm and 15mm).

Many thanks to Bintel. Michael from Bintel will also be attending the camp as an amateur astronomer, as well as a Bintel sales rep, and he'll have a trailer full of Bintel gear to sell at the camp (eyepieces, scopes etc) - some at star party special prices..

If you haven't booked for the camp yet, then now is the time!

IISAC Info

[Striker (Tony)]

Thats fantastic......well done Bintel

Not long to go now.......we wont talk about the weather...it will be fine.

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Great News !!!!!!

Well done to all the boys at Bintel

CS-John B

[RB (Andrew)]

That's the one.
The rumour is now a fact.
Well done Bintel, terrific bunch of guys and gals.

And to ALL the sponsers too.
Thank You

[h0ughy (David)]

thanks to everyone for generously donating those prizes to me, o h , I haven't won them yet. Dang!! I will next week!!LOL

[frogman (Anthony Lord)]

cool hope they bring a range of vixens with them ! would be nice to be able to afford the LVW's.....

Excelent....... but can you mount a 12" on a 12" ??????

[iceman (Mike)]

Bintel don't sell Vixens, froggy!

[iceman (Mike)]

I've updated the IISAC Info Page to include the sponsorship and lucky door prize from Bintel.

I've also included a map and directions, How To Get There. (100k PDF)

If you're still deciding on whether you should come, now's the time to make that decision! Where else will you get such good odds of winning a share in over $3000 worth of prizes!

Because the dinner is being catered for by the local RFB, they need to know numbers by the end of this week so they can buy the right quantity of meat.
So please book today if you intend on coming - otherwise there may not be a catered meal for you.

You're still welcome to book later, or even just turn up during the camp, but you may need to cook for yourself. You're welcome to use the fully equipped kitchens and BBQ.

Bunkbeds for the Saturday night are all but gone, so you will likely need to plan on camping.

Any questions, gimme a shout.

[Thiink]

Ive booked for the Saturday night (off-site option) and deposited some money into your account Ice (plus $5 for a pen!). Even if Im only there for one night am I still eligible for the lucky door prizes?

[iceman (Mike)]

yeh Simon, as long as you're there for the draw!

[Thiink]

Woo!

Now to decide which way Im going to go to get to the camp. Theres a few options! Does anyone know how long it takes to get from Singleton to the camp?

[iceman (Mike)]

The IISAC t-shirts are ready! See this thread: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=6989

Simon, probably about 40-60 minutes I guess. Not quite sure. Did you check out the map/directions I posted yesterday?

[danielsun]

I wish i was going because i know how dark the skys are there. i had my brother living in MT George many years ago and the night sky absolutley blew me away!!!! Best i had ever seen!! So if lostock is any thing like that it will be awesome. If its on next year i will definately make an effort to get there!!!

Have a great time everyone!!!

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks Daniel!

The plan is definitely to have it again next year, even bigger I'm sure!

Haven't looked at the lunar calendar yet though.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by iceman

Thanks Daniel!

The plan is definitely to have it again next year, even bigger I'm sure!

Haven't looked at the lunar calendar yet though.

yes a better time of year, no heat, less flies, more night, slightly cooler, not near SPSP, or QLD astrofest, NZ astro imaging, Ballarat ISSAC, VIC SP, no cyclones, aren't we gald its here and not Lismore area

[iceman (Mike)]

not near SPSP, or QLD astrofest, NZ astro imaging, Ballarat ISSAC, VIC SP

That's the problem! There's only 12 new moons a year, and you don't want to do it the month before or after a big star party already in place (like SPSP).

So it doesn't leave many options.

Anyway we might find out after next weekend that it's the BEST time of year!

[h0ughy (David)]

bigger , better, meaner skies, really dark - ok I am on a high the sky is clear.

It really would be nice to do this next year, maybe slightly later in the year

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by iceman

That's the problem! There's only 12 new moons a year, and you don't want to do it the month before or after a big star party already in place (like SPSP).

So it doesn't leave many options.

Anyway we might find out after next weekend that it's the BEST time of year!

Its always the best time of year when you get dedicated people of all ilks getting together to share scope envy and view the heavens

[iceman (Mike)]

Currently booked (as at 20/01/2006):
- 33South (3 nights)
- h0ughy (3 nights)
- ausastronomer, his wife and son (3 nights) and his sister (1 night)
- Lesa and Peter Moore (1 night)
- Bird (3 nights)
- frogman (3 nights)
- atalas (Louie) plus 5 other members of his family (3 nights)
- Orion (Ed) and George (3 nights)
- Andrew Broadhurst (NAS member) + his wife and 3 kids (3 nights)
- striker (3 nights)
- PhotonCollector (1 night)
- Richard Everett (3 nights)
- Alan Meehan (3 nights)
- cahullian (Gazz) and son (3 nights)
- iceman (3 nights) + wife & kids (1 night)
- itchy (2 nights)
- hitchhiker (3 nights)
- Ian Cook (3 nights)
- Gary Kopff and Mai Tran (3 nights)
- Rodstar (Rod) + 2 sons (1 night)
- evo + wife + son (2 nights)
- 1ponders (Paul) (3 nights)
- norm + michael (1 night)
- venus (Lydia) + Thomas (3 nights)
- Graeme Auld (3 nights)
- southseeker (+ wife) (3 nights)
- cookie8 (2 nights)
- Barti (2 nights)
- Mike Boggan + Erik (3 nights)
- Sheeny + partner (3 night)
- Markus B (3 nights)
- Craig S (2 nights)
- Alex A + wife (2 nights)
- tornado33 (Scott) (1 night)
- See_Ate (Martin) (2 nights)
- merlin8r (Shane) (3 nights)
- shredder (Michael) + Eugene (1 night)
- Philip Relf (2 nights)
- hector (Andrew Murrell) (2 nights)
- Rocket Boy (Andrew) (1 night - maybe)
- Ken (Ken Charlwood) + Catherine/Alicia (2 nights)
- Thiink (Simon) (1 night)
- NoIdea (Paul) + Gina (3 nights)
- Moggy (Steven Mogg) (2 nights)

You will be given name tags when you arrive. It's important that you keep this on you or with you at all times. Not only will it help people get to know each other, but it ensures you're a valid camp participant and it will also be your "ticket" to getting the evening meals.

[iceman (Mike)]

The IISAC General Rules and Competition Rules can be seen in this 70k PDF.

IISAC Rules

Please ensure you have read them.