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01-07-2018, 12:52 PM
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What Equipment are you taking to Qld Astrofest?
Decisions, decisions, what scopes and equipment to haul over 1000kms to Qld Astrofest?
I tend to carry too much, I admit that, and would like to keep it simple, at least scope wise. Maybe just the APOs (115mm, & 80mm), which are easy to heat, the ASI1600 and the Nikon D5300, and the CGX. I reckon the D5300 is a good winter OSC choice because its going to be cold enough to not worry about it not being cooled.
What are you pondering?
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01-07-2018, 01:48 PM
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My laptop with Pixinsight installed
01-07-2018, 05:13 PM
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Wine, cheese and crackers...
... and the FSQ.
01-07-2018, 07:51 PM
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Anything and everything that'll fit in to my Honda HRV
01-07-2018, 09:51 PM
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ill be taking up the edge 8" and skywatcher ed80 ,mount eq6 az and some camera gear and electrics ,the rest of the space will be houghys eq8 ,rassa scope and a few ton of accessories ,and don't forget warm wear for night use its gets cold some nights
01-07-2018, 10:09 PM
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be traveling light this year
freezer suit, hot water bottles a few odd cameras, a couple of laptops, one mount, 2 scopes, a astro gazebo , some food, an old codger and NO spares for anyone
02-07-2018, 09:09 AM
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02-07-2018, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
h0ughy
be traveling light this year
freezer suit, hot water bottles a few odd cameras, a couple of laptops, one mount, 2 scopes, a astro gazebo , some food, an old codger and NO spares for anyone
Are you referring to this Old Codger?
https://www.danmurphys.com.au/produc...fine-old-tawny
Or Alan?
02-07-2018, 03:17 PM
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You must be paranoid, no Al
04-07-2018, 07:51 AM
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After 2015, I try extra hard to remember my Dome Tent!!
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12-07-2018, 12:03 AM
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MichaelSW
After 2015, I try extra hard to remember my Dome Tent!!
I remember that Mike! I hope that Astrofest goes well this year.
Joe Wheelock
12-07-2018, 06:53 AM
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AP140 refractor and STL-11K, Star Adventurer and D800E, PI cult recruiting kit
12-07-2018, 09:17 AM
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PI cult recruiting kit
Complete with mormon outfit?
12-07-2018, 09:18 AM
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Complete with mormon outfit?
Pastafarian this year, I think
12-07-2018, 10:07 AM
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Pastafarian this year, I think
what if we all wore Hawaiian shirts
12-07-2018, 10:18 AM
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h0ughy
what if we all wore Hawaiian shirts
I'd have to buy one surreptitiously and hide it in the car to avoid spousal reprisals. Just like a new scope
12-07-2018, 01:07 PM
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Pastafarian this year, I think
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12-07-2018, 01:28 PM
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12-07-2018, 03:08 PM
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