IceInSpace AstroCamp - Lostock, Jan 26-29 2006

[iceman (Mike)]

Some stats:
- 79 people in total have booked so far
- Consisting of 67 adults (including partners) and 12 kids

- 16 people are staying 1 night
- 15 people are staying 2 nights
- 48 people are staying 3 nights

- On Thursday night, there'll be 54 people
- On Friday night, there'll be 66 people
- On Saturday night, there'll be 72 people

Keep the bookings coming!

Remember, it's your last chance to guarantee a catered meal, as booking numbers need to be given to the Gresford RFB on Monday.

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks to Ed (Orion) and Andrew (Rocket Boy), here is a suggested list of popular viewing targets for the camp, broken down into different times throughout the night.

Also has descriptions of the objects, and their co-ordinates.

100k pdf

[Robert_T]

Wish I could be with you Guys, but instead I'll just wish for clear skies and wish you well...

oh and don't forget Mars in amongs all those deep sky treasures and those morning show ponies of Saturn and Jupiter

[h0ughy (David)]

This is the signage to look for from Gresford, attendees please take note

[tornado33]

I understand the bottom house has a telephone set to recieve incoming calls but not outgoing (except 000). What is the actual phone number? Im a bit iffy about being out of contact with my family for so long as mobile doesnt work there.
Thanks.
Scott

[Orion]

I think this is the Ph no Scott hopefuly it is connected!.. (02) 49317185. Mike will let you know if it is not.

CDMA phones are known to sometimes work from the top of the hill (above the top house).

[Sausageman (Mike Boggan)]

Is anyone bringing musical instruments?
If so I will bring my Mandolin, Octave Mandola and Irish whistles along for a jam.

Mike

[Wazza]

HiAll,
I just joined the forum today.
Is it still possible to sign up for the IISAC now.
I would be bringing my small campervan, and my self made 18" f4.5 DOB
I am sorry about the late decision but that is based around my work commitments.

Regards

Wazza

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

I would think so. Send a Private Message (PM) to iceman.

CS-John B

[Orion]

Hi Wazza and welcome.

Your most welcome to come and it's not to late like John said make the arrangements with Mike.

BTW it will be nice to see another 18" there!

[tornado33]

Thanks Eddie

[merlin8r]

Hey guys hope I dont jinx it. The current forecast from the Weather Channel (www.weatherchannel.com.au) looks encouraging. Cloudy Thursday, becoming fine in the evening. And on the satellite pic, not a lot of cloud behind it!!

[iceman (Mike)]

Scott, as Ed says, that's the phone number, but apparently it got disconnected because the bill wasn't paid. They were trying to get it reconnected. I don't know if it will be connected by the time we're there - i'll follow up today. But also as Ed says, CDMA phones may work from the top of the hill, and they'll definitely work from in Gresford.

[iceman (Mike)]

Ok we've hit 90!

Currently booked (as at 24/01/2006):
- 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)
- Brendan (1 night)
- Enrique (+ 2 others) (2 nights)
- Richard F (+ 3 others) (2 nights)
- Michael Chaytor (3 nights)
- Wazza (Warren) (3 nights)

Some stats:
- 90 people in total have booked so far
- Consisting of 78 adults (including partners) and 12 kids

- 17 people are staying 1 night
- 22 people are staying 2 nights
- 51 people are staying 3 nights

- On Thursday night, there'll be 57 people
- On Friday night, there'll be 76 people
- On Saturday night, there'll be 83 people

With a few more late bookings, and people turning on the day, we could hit the magical 100 mark! Which is HUGE for a 1st year star party.

And... the weather looks good!

[iceman (Mike)]

26 people have asked for IIS Red Light Pens, but I only have about 20 left.

For those that miss out, sorry, and i'll refund your $5 when you arrive if they are all gone.

[astronut (John)]

Have a great time everyone, I can't be there. Just returned from 3 weeks holiday in Qeensland, unfortunately weather there was terrible. Look after my two mates Richard Everett and Ian Cook a couple of good eggs.

I wish you all clear skies. Cheers, John

[iceman (Mike)]

Thanks John, wish you could be there.

Oh btw, for everyone that's booked - if you haven't heard from me to confirm your booking or to tell you i've received your payment, don't fret. That's normal.

By default, if you don't hear from me, and you received your confirmation email, then all is well.

[Orion]

90 people!

[Dave47tuc (David)]

I wish you all a great time.

Plenty of dark and clear skies with great seeing etc etc

Love to be there

ENJOY

[iceman (Mike)]

Lostock writeups here!

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=7294