Snake Valley Astro Camp - March 2012 - Page 9

Cam (Cam) · #**161** 20-03-2012, 10:32 AM

Just had a look at some pics from previous camps on the SVAA site. Im going to be embarrassed pulling my scopes out with all that impressive gear there lol

alistairsam · #**162** 20-03-2012, 11:08 AM

Hi Ken,

Can you please change my booking to sat, sun instead of fri, sat, sun. didn't get my leave approved for Friday, but got Monday off.

Should be there Sat morning.

Name: Alistair Samson
How many people:1
Number of nights:2
Which nights:Sat,Sun
Bunkhouse or camping:Camping
Saturday night feast:yes

Thanks

scagman (John) · #**163** 20-03-2012, 11:50 AM

Hi Ken,

I hope you have just forgotton to put me down on the "who's coming list". I am on the "Sat. night feast" list, right? (hate to miss out on that). I'll be good I promise.

.

(see post no.85 for booking info).

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**164** 20-03-2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam

Just had a look at some pics from previous camps on the SVAA site. Im going to be embarrassed pulling my scopes out with all that impressive gear there lol

Nah, not all of them are huge and impressive. Some folks use basic gear

Sometimes RobK just brings a camera and a tripod.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alistairsam

Hi Ken,

Can you please change my booking to sat, sun instead of fri, sat, sun. didn't get my leave approved for Friday, but got Monday off.

Should be there Sat morning.

Thanks

Done

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**165** 20-03-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scagman

Hi Ken,

I hope you have just forgotton to put me down on the "who's coming list". I am on the "Sat. night feast" list, right? (hate to miss out on that). I'll be good I promise.

.

(see post no.85 for booking info).

Yes John, I booked you in

EDIT: Ahhhh, I see. You aren't on the list in here.

EDIT: Fixed.

THOSE BOOKED IN SO FAR:
Ken (ballaratdragons)
Barry Coverdale (Pres BAS)
Neale (cloudyagain)
Malcolm (Barx1963)
Martin (mill)
Alistair (alistairsam)
Dave (Big Dave)
Michelle (mishku)
Paul (apaulo)
Bo (traveller)
Daniel (danielsun)
John (JohnG)
Jacob (Jake)
Jen (jen)
Drew
Doug (Hagar)
Darren (desler)
Heath (heater)
Paul (byronpaul)
Lachlan
Patrick (Paddy)
Peter (exfso)
Nick (niko)
Rowland (rcheshire)
Jo (The Hammer)
David (dmurton)
John (scagman)

Rob (RobK)
Trevor (Keltik)
Alois (Alios)
Jennifer
Ken (niko13)
Cam (Cam)

scagman (John) · #**166** 20-03-2012, 12:04 PM

Thanks Ken

barx1963 (Malcolm) · #**167** 20-03-2012, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam

Just had a look at some pics from previous camps on the SVAA site. Im going to be embarrassed pulling my scopes out with all that impressive gear there lol

Cam
First astro camp I went to, arrived there and was too embarrassed to get out my little scope (130 mm Saxon on an EQ2) until I got to meet a few people who were more than happy to help me set it up and get it going.
All scopes are good, whatever get you into the hobby!

Malcolm

mill (Martin) · #**168** 20-03-2012, 05:32 PM

Just picked up the mount and will test it out tonight

Fast service from Bintel again

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**169** 20-03-2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mill

Just picked up the mount and will test it out tonight

Fast service from Bintel again

Jen · #**170** 20-03-2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niko

Marty - I can promise to keep you busy if no mount appears! There's at least 2 days work removing the cobwebs from all my gear!!!

Jen - I've also got a 5x barlow you can try

Gunna start the packing tonight - bring it on!

Aww kool thanks Niko ive started slowly packing my stuff too woohooo

Quote:

Originally Posted by traveller

Martin, I will bring my mount if you get tired of shoulder mounting your scope. And Jen, I have a 2.5X powermate if you want to try out also.
Bo
3 days to go and not counting.

Thanks Bo i already have a 2.5 x powermate i was looking for a bit more power for the planets

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam

Just had a look at some pics from previous camps on the SVAA site. Im going to be embarrassed pulling my scopes out with all that impressive gear there lol

lol Cam yeah i know what ya mean the first time i went there i was like a kid in a candy store i didnt want anything to do with my poor little 6inch newt i left it in the boot for two days till the guys talked me into getting it out

barx1963 (Malcolm) · #**171** 21-03-2012, 12:01 AM

Ken, if this post is not appropriate please let me know!

I am selling a couple of eyepieces ( http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=88318 )
a 24mm Panoptic (Paddy's old one) and a Meade 34mm SWA. If anyone coming to Snake Valley is interested, please let me know and you can give them a try on Friday or Sat nights (weather permitting)

Malcolm

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #**172** 21-03-2012, 12:07 AM

That's fine Malcolm.

Good to give people a heads up about what you have for sale at camp.

Rob_K · #**173** 21-03-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam

Just had a look at some pics from previous camps on the SVAA site. Im going to be embarrassed pulling my scopes out with all that impressive gear there lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Nah, not all of them are huge and impressive. Some folks use basic gear

Sometimes RobK just brings a camera and a tripod.

Yep Cam, no need to worry, we can form a club of two if they start picking on you LOL!

You'll see all types of stuff being used from binoculars right up to big, high-end optics. That's the great thing about it, so many options available and so many friendly helpful people who don't mind giving you a look.

Getting pretty excited now, ETA late Friday arvo.

Will be bringing the 4.5" scope and my "imaging rig" (loosest possible definition

). As usual, I'll be offering astrophotography master-classes for the technically-challenged!

Great list building up there Ken, can't wait to catch up.

Cheers -

desler · #**174** 21-03-2012, 10:09 PM

Rob,

I can't wait to see what you produce with the now famous 4.5 scope and rig. I look forward to learning a thing or two from you!

Darren

Rob_K · #**175** 21-03-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desler

Rob,

I can't wait to see what you produce with the now famous 4.5 scope and rig. I look forward to learning a thing or two from you!

Darren

Geez mate, you know I can't handle pressure!

Cheers -

Cam (Cam) · #**176** 21-03-2012, 10:24 PM

HAHA Thanks Rob.. Im going to be checking out everyone imaging. Ive played a bit with sharpcap and a bit with wxastrocapture.. I still dont understand the histogram and settings. The only usable stuff I have got is on the sun through a PST. I dont go very well at night on the imaging side so stick to mainly observing. Also I have an explore scientific 82 degree 14mm. Im really keen to try it out against some of the more expensive Eps of the same FOV and see how it compares if anyone will let me.

byronpaul (Paul) · #**177** 21-03-2012, 10:32 PM

Cam you're coming to the right place to try, test and discuss different equipment.

Rob, looking forward to catching up. Oh, and I'm in the queue for some knowledge upload.

Cam (Cam) · #**178** 21-03-2012, 10:43 PM

Certainly sounds like it so far Paul. Im really looking forward to it

Jen · #**179** 21-03-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_K

I'll be offering astrophotography master-classes for the technically-challenged!

Cheers -

astrophotography master-classes i like the sound of that and i am a really good student

OMG 2 DAYS TO GO
im getting really excited now i have so much to pack i want to be on the road by 3pm Im sneaking out of work early on Friday shhhhh.....

Cam (Cam) · #**180** 21-03-2012, 11:00 PM

Im thinking of picking up the kids a cpl of hrs early from school lol I have the day off to pack