Rusty
Postmaster
Reged: 08/06/03
Posts: 16343
Loc: Brooker, FL
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Here 'tis!
Edited to provide link
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N11GPS Fastar
TOA-130S
MK66 Std
Vintage C5
Megrez II 80mm ED Triplet APO
SolarMax 40
NJP Temma II
Sirius EQ-G
ST8XE/CFW-8(LRGBHa)/AO-7/DF-2/STV Dlx/ST237a/350D (Unmodded)/Mallincam Color Hyper Plus/DSI III Color/DSI II Pro
Two not-spoiled Golden Retrievers - Maggie and Casey
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
Edited by Rusty (08/14/08 12:49 AM)
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Mark Jenkins
sage
Reged: 06/25/08
Posts: 311
Loc: Wisconsin
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95% sure I will be attending this one!
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AP 105mm f6 APO (Traveler)
TEC MC200/15.5
AP Mach1 GTO
EarthWin PFS-B
Canon EOS 50D
DFK21AU04.AS
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stevecoe
Reged: 04/24/04
Posts: 2114
Loc: Arizona, USA
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This is part of my planned trip east of the Big Muddy River. I am going to visit with Tom Clark (my editor for years at Amateur Astronomy) and Rod Mollise and any others who might show up. Looking forward to great week. Then I will make it north to see the Air & Space Museum at the Smithsonian. Ought to be a great time.
See you there;
Steve Coe
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150mm 6" f/8 Celestron Refractor on Sirius Mount
80mmED 3" f/7.5 Orion Refractor
Author "Deep Sky Observing" Springer-Verlag
Author "Nebulae and How to Observe Them" Springer
New Canon Xt astrocamera with Hutech modification
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eddie kirkland
sage
Reged: 08/12/04
Posts: 445
Loc: Alabama
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95.5% sure I'll be there; glad they brought the Chiefland Star Party back.
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Eddie Kirkland
Auburn, AL
16" f/4.5 Midnightelescope truss dob
10" f/6 Astrosky truss dob
Stellarvue/TMB 105
Stellarvue Nighthawk II
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Jaxdialation
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 04/01/07
Posts: 1760
Loc: St. Augustine, FL
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I sent my registration in last week.
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John
Someone please make sure that when I die, my wife doesn't sell my astro gear for what I told her I paid for it. SST/Tak/RCOS/SBIG/CCDWare
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MDearingJaxFL
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 08/28/04
Posts: 1498
Loc: Florida
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I'll be there for the last 3 days.......see ya there, Rusty
:>) mark
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Rusty
Postmaster
Reged: 08/06/03
Posts: 16343
Loc: Brooker, FL
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Lookin' forward to it...the onliest time I see you is at star parties or when you rope me in with one of your Good Deals...
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N11GPS Fastar
TOA-130S
MK66 Std
Vintage C5
Megrez II 80mm ED Triplet APO
SolarMax 40
NJP Temma II
Sirius EQ-G
ST8XE/CFW-8(LRGBHa)/AO-7/DF-2/STV Dlx/ST237a/350D (Unmodded)/Mallincam Color Hyper Plus/DSI III Color/DSI II Pro
Two not-spoiled Golden Retrievers - Maggie and Casey
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
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MDearingJaxFL
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 08/28/04
Posts: 1498
Loc: Florida
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Rusty
do you know if any vendors will come to CAVSP?
:>) mark
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Howie Glatter
Vendor
Reged: 07/04/06
Posts: 85
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>do you know if any vendors will come to CAVSP?
I know of at least one, and he'll be giving star-party discounts.
I've been trying to get away from this guy for years, but just can't seem to make the split.
Howie
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stevecoe
Reged: 04/24/04
Posts: 2114
Loc: Arizona, USA
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Howdy all;
I purchased plane tickets yesterday. I will fly into Tampa on Oct. 23 and then rent a car and drive north to Chiefland. I will be staying a week with Tom and Jeannie Clark. Then I will return to Tampa and fly to Wash. DC to visit the Smithsonian for three days.
I am looking forward to a fun vacation and meeting many of you folks and viewing the night sky.
Clear skies to us all;
Steve Coe
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150mm 6" f/8 Celestron Refractor on Sirius Mount
80mmED 3" f/7.5 Orion Refractor
Author "Deep Sky Observing" Springer-Verlag
Author "Nebulae and How to Observe Them" Springer
New Canon Xt astrocamera with Hutech modification
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Rusty
Postmaster
Reged: 08/06/03
Posts: 16343
Loc: Brooker, FL
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Quote:
>do you know if any vendors will come to CAVSP?
I know of at least one, and he'll be giving star-party discounts.
I've been trying to get away from this guy for years, but just can't seem to make the split.
Howie
Hmmmm...I wonder WHO that could be...
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N11GPS Fastar
TOA-130S
MK66 Std
Vintage C5
Megrez II 80mm ED Triplet APO
SolarMax 40
NJP Temma II
Sirius EQ-G
ST8XE/CFW-8(LRGBHa)/AO-7/DF-2/STV Dlx/ST237a/350D (Unmodded)/Mallincam Color Hyper Plus/DSI III Color/DSI II Pro
Two not-spoiled Golden Retrievers - Maggie and Casey
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
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Rusty
Postmaster
Reged: 08/06/03
Posts: 16343
Loc: Brooker, FL
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The registration deadline for the Chiefland Star Party has been extended from 9/15 to 10/6.
For Mark: I've been told there will be several vendors at CSP, but can't disclose (at the moment) who they are. I probably will be able to in early OCT.
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N11GPS Fastar
TOA-130S
MK66 Std
Vintage C5
Megrez II 80mm ED Triplet APO
SolarMax 40
NJP Temma II
Sirius EQ-G
ST8XE/CFW-8(LRGBHa)/AO-7/DF-2/STV Dlx/ST237a/350D (Unmodded)/Mallincam Color Hyper Plus/DSI III Color/DSI II Pro
Two not-spoiled Golden Retrievers - Maggie and Casey
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
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Mark Jenkins
sage
Reged: 06/25/08
Posts: 311
Loc: Wisconsin
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100% sure I will be there!
Registration was sent the day I left to go to Black Forest Star Party.
Getting closer!!! 
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AP 105mm f6 APO (Traveler)
TEC MC200/15.5
AP Mach1 GTO
EarthWin PFS-B
Canon EOS 50D
DFK21AU04.AS
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Rusty
Postmaster
Reged: 08/06/03
Posts: 16343
Loc: Brooker, FL
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I'm a volunteer/staff guy for the CSP; if any CNers have questions, I'll be onsite early afternoon of THUR 10/23. There's a possibility of lapses in wi-fi coverage, so be patient...
Since I'm parked next to (at PSSG '08) one of the two sponsors of CSP, I can get answers to questions about which I'm not already familiar, so PM me or post here until 10/04.
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N11GPS Fastar
TOA-130S
MK66 Std
Vintage C5
Megrez II 80mm ED Triplet APO
SolarMax 40
NJP Temma II
Sirius EQ-G
ST8XE/CFW-8(LRGBHa)/AO-7/DF-2/STV Dlx/ST237a/350D (Unmodded)/Mallincam Color Hyper Plus/DSI III Color/DSI II Pro
Two not-spoiled Golden Retrievers - Maggie and Casey
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
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Migz
journeyman
Reged: 07/31/08
Posts: 9
Loc: FL, USA
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Rusty,
This is my first star party. I live in western palm beach county. I have read the rules at least 3 times. What else should I know? I plan to be there Friday morning 10-24-08 and taking I95 north most of the way. I noticed in particular the rules about laptops? Would a red presentation cover(the clear plastic) suffice as a screen cover? Starry Night also has a "night mode". I may just use my star map and play it safe. I hope everything works out and I am able to be there. I sent my Reg Form on 10-06-08 so they should have it by the 9th. Thanks for your feedback, any and all tips are appreciated. We plan to use a tent to keep costs down. I just hope I can fit everyting into a 4-door Ford Escort...OMG!
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Migz
20" F5.8 Homemade Reflector
10mm Speers-Waler
16mm, 30mm Russel Optics
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Rusty
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Reged: 08/06/03
Posts: 16343
Loc: Brooker, FL
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Red plastic/acrylic/rubylith is fine, and preferable to "Night Mode" on the screen, since the task bar doesn't change.
I-95 to FL Turnpike to I-75 to US 27 (Ocala) to US 27A (Williston) to US 19 (Chiefland). If you need supplies, there's a Wal-Mart Supercenter just north of the US 27A-US 19 intersection.
See you there!
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N11GPS Fastar
TOA-130S
MK66 Std
Vintage C5
Megrez II 80mm ED Triplet APO
SolarMax 40
NJP Temma II
Sirius EQ-G
ST8XE/CFW-8(LRGBHa)/AO-7/DF-2/STV Dlx/ST237a/350D (Unmodded)/Mallincam Color Hyper Plus/DSI III Color/DSI II Pro
Two not-spoiled Golden Retrievers - Maggie and Casey
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
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DeanS
sage
Reged: 07/12/05
Posts: 484
Loc: Nicholasville, Kentucky
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Anyone from here going?
I'll be there on Saturday morning it looks like. I'm in a small Four Winds travel trailer, look me up. My set up includes a small beach umbrella sticking out of my imaging table so I am easy to spot 
Dean
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8" LX200gps
AP1200GTO Mach1GTO
FS-60C Tak E160 C9.25
SXV-H9 ST2000XM STV
Meade 12" Lightbridge
Moonlite Focusers
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parrishskies
newbie
Reged: 05/17/08
Posts: 1
Loc: Florida's Gulf Coast
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With this(my first post), I would like to say that as a newbie to astronomy, I look forward to meeting you guys at Chiefland this nextweek. After reading YOUR posts, I get the sense that my son and I are going to be in great company.
Clear Dark Skies to All!
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Rusty
Postmaster
Reged: 08/06/03
Posts: 16343
Loc: Brooker, FL
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Welcome to Cloudy Nights!
I'm headed to Chiefland tomorrow; I have a boxy white Barth motorhome with blue stripes - and Canis Major and Canis Minor of my avatar. Most likely, I'll be at the north end of the field, between the triple wide and the steel storage building.
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N11GPS Fastar
TOA-130S
MK66 Std
Vintage C5
Megrez II 80mm ED Triplet APO
SolarMax 40
NJP Temma II
Sirius EQ-G
ST8XE/CFW-8(LRGBHa)/AO-7/DF-2/STV Dlx/ST237a/350D (Unmodded)/Mallincam Color Hyper Plus/DSI III Color/DSI II Pro
Two not-spoiled Golden Retrievers - Maggie and Casey
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
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Rusty
Postmaster
Reged: 08/06/03
Posts: 16343
Loc: Brooker, FL
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BTW, wi-fi will be available, but it's by satellite, and there are limitations for daily useage. Folks using the wi-fi are expected not to download or upload large files. Surfing, email, and downloading small files are generally OK. It's suggested that you tell your emailing friends to refrain from attaching large files while you're at CAV. The CAV Wi-Fi Policy should be read beforehand if you expect to use the services.
Two automatic updates that can consume large amounts of bandwidth are Windows and Photoshop.
For WinXP, go to Control Panel, open "Automatic Updates", and click the bottom choice ("Turn Off Automatic Updates"). I don't use Vista, so you're on your own there.
For Photoshop 7 (I'm not familiar with the CS series) cick "Edit" on the top toolbar, click "Preferences", then "Adobe Online", scroll the "Check for Updates" space, and select "Never".
If you have trouble connecting, or wonder about which wi-fis are legit, ask me.
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N11GPS Fastar
TOA-130S
MK66 Std
Vintage C5
Megrez II 80mm ED Triplet APO
SolarMax 40
NJP Temma II
Sirius EQ-G
ST8XE/CFW-8(LRGBHa)/AO-7/DF-2/STV Dlx/ST237a/350D (Unmodded)/Mallincam Color Hyper Plus/DSI III Color/DSI II Pro
Two not-spoiled Golden Retrievers - Maggie and Casey
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
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