Qld Astrofest 2010 - Page 9

xstream (John) · #**161** 25-06-2010, 02:36 PM

Unfortunately due to new work commitments Anna and I have had to cancel.

Louwai (Bryan) · #**162** 25-06-2010, 03:20 PM

I read this thread & realised that I hadn't booked in yet. Have had the AL booked at work for 2mths now.

Just sorted it. In for the whole lot. Friday to Saturday.

See you all there

h0ughy (David) · #**163** 25-06-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by [1ponders]

How to spend money at the vendors stalls

mmmm yes i am after some mylar solar filter.....

h0ughy (David) · #**164** 25-06-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by xstream

Unfortunately due to new work commitments Anna and I have had to cancel.

hang on whats more important.....

Shnoz (Sophie) · #**165** 25-06-2010, 07:46 PM

I'm going to the Astrofest too now!!! (My first ever astronomy party/festival thing!

) And I'll be bringing a couple of friends too, so it sounds like an awesome few days for us. (We may be a bit 'jetlagged' after the 5+ hour train ride though

)

astroron (Ron) · #**166** 25-06-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

we could ask the next door farmer Ron if we could put you in there(when you have past on from this wavelength of light) with the scope pointing up so that we can see you each astrofest - put a scope coat on you and Dennis will be sure to converse with you in the wee hours of the morning

Thanks Dave,I think you only want something for the birds to s it on

astroron (Ron) · #**167** 25-06-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by xstream

Unfortunately due to new work commitments Anna and I have had to cancel.

How disappointing

firstlight (Tony) · #**168** 05-07-2010, 10:10 AM

Hi everyone,

I have just received an email from Robert Stekelenburg from AstroStack who has donated a full copy of AstroStack for the raffle at the Queensland Astrofest. As yet the raffle page hasn't been updated to reflect that, but I have updated it last night to show that Sirius Optics and Tasco Sales have donated a SkyWatcher 12" GOTO dob with Astrozap shroud, and a Sirius Observing tent. Of course the Kundalini watch from Yes is another prize from a Major Sponsor. The Prize from Star Optics is yet to be anounced.

Sponsors Lumicon and JMI have donated some vouchers, 3 books from Cambridge Uni Press, and we have a set of UK Schmidt films education pack.

Cheers
Tony

h0ughy (David) · #**169** 05-07-2010, 10:20 AM

look forward to wining those

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**170** 05-07-2010, 10:28 AM

Get back to the end of the line David. They're mine, all mine. whaar har harrrr.

firstlight (Tony) · #**171** 05-07-2010, 12:46 PM

Everyone seems to forget who is selling the tickets

Gifts in brown paper bags gratefully accepted for due consideration

h0ughy (David) · #**172** 05-07-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by firstlight

Everyone seems to forget who is selling the tickets

Gifts in brown paper bags gratefully accepted for due consideration

ahh yes and you seem to forget who provides you with safety in selling those tickets near the cottage

firstlight (Tony) · #**173** 05-07-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by h0ughy

ahh yes and you seem to forget who provides you with safety in selling those tickets near the cottage

Those who live by the sword dies by the sword, but graft and corruption is eternal

firstlight (Tony) · #**174** 05-07-2010, 02:49 PM

Anyone who wants to enter the Erwin van der Velden Astro-Photography Competition had better get their entries in before the start of the Astrofest.

At this rate there is only one entrant to both categories. We want them to be on display from the first day so you need to send them to the registrars address by the end of the month.

If you want to have them printed by the Queensland Astrofest there will be a $5.00 surcharge to cover costs. Please specify what colour space is required, and I would prefer RGB as opposed to CMYK. Please bear in mind that if we print them, they might not quite look the way you have planned (colour wise) and would recommend that you print them yourself and package them between sturdy cardboard to prevent bending. I will post images of how some were sent last year.

Cheers
Tony

h0ughy (David) · #**175** 05-07-2010, 02:57 PM

ok point taken - where do we mail them Sir ticketmaster

firstlight (Tony) · #**176** 05-07-2010, 04:09 PM

You mail your images to:

EvdVA-P
C/- The Registrar
Queensland Astrofest
34 Kilkenny St
Acacia Ridge
Queenslander 4110

firstlight (Tony) · #**177** 08-07-2010, 08:42 PM

Looking for a lift to the Queensland Astrofest.

Is anyone coming up late on Friday night and has room for a passenger? Our Honored Guest, David Wiltshire is speaking at QUT on Friday evening and has asked if anyone would be traveling up in the evening. The talk goes until 8:00pm with coffee after it would probably be around the 8:30 - 9:00 mark before leaving QUT. Not sure at this stage if it is in the City or at Kelvin Grove.

The above seems unlikely, so I was wondering if the above question can be phrased for Saturday morning? I you can help, respond here or send a PM.

Cheers
Tony

PS Astroshop has donated a pack for the raffle, I will update the site with the details tonight.

firstlight (Tony) · #**178** 10-07-2010, 10:28 PM

Hi everyone,

I've just uploaded a time-lapse video from the 2004 Queensland Astrofest to YouTube. I uploaded the original but didn't realise that the movies are limited to 10 minutes, so I had to go and relearn how I did the movie 6 years ago

and break it into 2 parts.
32 Hours at the Queensland Astrofest Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrkHT43PqLA

32 Hours at the Queensland Astrofest Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1_5GICkU1w

I've also updated a couple of pages (thanks Brendan).

Cheers
Tony

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #**179** 10-07-2010, 10:55 PM

I'm looking forward to catching up with all those faces in a few weeks time!!!
Look at Dennis, the naughty boy, picking his nose at the camera.

that_guy (Tony) · #**180** 10-07-2010, 11:05 PM

when is the payment due by??