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Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) capttony member Reged: 07/11/08 Loc: Jax, FL Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012       #5439899 - 09/25/12 01:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Cool weather and clear nights are on their way, and we are less than 2 months away from the Fall Star Party! We would like to extend a warm welcome to all Astronomers to joins us at the Fall Star Party, November 12-18th, 2012, in Chiefland Florida! We offer a 10 acre field with clear horizons, full electric, a large clubhouse with A/C, new bathroom facilities, permanent showers, on site food, astronomy vendors, interesting speakers, door prizes, an imaging contest, and 6 new private imaging observatories to see! Get your registration in soon: http://chieflandstarpartygroup.com/index.html Come experience our dark skies, friendly hosts, and fantastic guests! See you there!! Tony O. Post Extras:       DeanS Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/12/05 Loc: Central Kentucky Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: capttony]       #5440331 - 09/25/12 05:35 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Already signed up, one of my favorites of the year! Can't wait to get some good coffee again Post Extras:       mega256 scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 05/10/07 Loc: N of Tampa Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: DeanS]       #5458200 - 10/06/12 05:06 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Needs a bump...... VERY SOON...... http://chieflandstarpartygroup.com/fall.html Post Extras:       DeanS Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/12/05 Loc: Central Kentucky Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: mega256]       #5475397 - 10/17/12 04:25 PM Attachment (32 downloads) Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Needs another bump! This was our set up last year, imaging central! Post Extras:       Cotts Just Wondering Reged: 10/10/05 Loc: Toronto, Ontario Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: DeanS]       #5475913 - 10/17/12 09:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I just mailed my form/money order in today. Late, I know, but a commitment I thought I had in early November has disappeared. Dave Post Extras:       capttony member Reged: 07/11/08 Loc: Jax, FL Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: Cotts]       #5476649 - 10/18/12 10:17 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Awesome David, glad you will be attending. I read another post that you were looking for POD installation opinions. I will be glad to show you mine, installed atop an 18" stud wall. Much more room and much easier entry/exit. Dean, just back from 4 good night of imaging and last minute prep. The weather has finally changed and the field looks great. I'll have all the coffee you can drink! Post Extras:       Cotts Just Wondering Reged: 10/10/05 Loc: Toronto, Ontario Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: capttony]       #5477280 - 10/18/12 03:50 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Tony, is your pod at the Chiefland site? Dave Post Extras:       capttony member Reged: 07/11/08 Loc: Jax, FL Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: Cotts]       #5477431 - 10/18/12 05:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yes. You will see it among the half dozen observatories on the Chiefland field. Come by for a cup of coffee and a tour :-) Post Extras:       Cotts Just Wondering Reged: 10/10/05 Loc: Toronto, Ontario Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: capttony]       #5477792 - 10/18/12 09:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   You're on!! Dave Post Extras:       mega256 scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 05/10/07 Loc: N of Tampa Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: DeanS]       #5493312 - 10/28/12 04:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Dean Just 15 more Days..........Time to start packin.........bump bump Post Extras:       w orchid Pooh-Bah Reged: 04/23/07 Loc: Tampa, Fl Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: mega256]       #5493326 - 10/28/12 04:23 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Bob. Which scopes are you bringing up to CAV? Post Extras:       mega256 scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 05/10/07 Loc: N of Tampa Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: w orchid]       #5493678 - 10/28/12 08:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Scopes for CAV... The C14 is staying home,i think... But The Lunt 60tha,AT6RC,C6,and maybe the Wo M110...I plan on doing some dslr fun that week besides video.. I also plan on using a pico projector to show some on a 6 to 8 foot screen,for live shows..maybe....if I can set up so not to bother others. Post Extras:       Cotts Just Wondering Reged: 10/10/05 Loc: Toronto, Ontario Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: Cotts]       #5494414 - 10/29/12 10:43 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I'm gonna travel 'light' this trip, with my 6" AP, the WO 3.1", Mach 1, eyepieces, DSLR and Orion SSAG. I will be trying some deep-sky photography, high-res double star photography and a lot of visual double star work. Dave Post Extras:       DeanS Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/12/05 Loc: Central Kentucky Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: mega256]       #5495214 - 10/29/12 07:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Dean Just 15 more Days..........Time to start packin.........bump bump Yes Coming quickly. I just got back this evening from AIC so am eager to get out under the stars. I will start packing this weekend. Post Extras:       capttony member Reged: 07/11/08 Loc: Jax, FL Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: DeanS]       #5495851 - 10/30/12 08:08 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   We are thrilled to announce the following experts that have confirmed and will be speaking at the Fall Star Party in Chiefland FL; Richard Wright from Software Bisque will discuss The Sky and new SB products, like the new Paramount ME II. Gary Honis, DSLR modifications, will present on DSLR imaging, modification and cooling. Vic Menard, will hold a workshop on collimation with his new video technique. David Ellison, will present on automated imaging and will hold an image processing workshop. David has kindly provided 3 narrowband subs of the Rossette Nebula to be use for the workshop. PM or email (my CN name@hotmail.com) for the files if you would like a head start processing them! Please bring a laptop with Photoshop for the workshop. Let's get ready for a great week! Post Extras:       DeanS Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/12/05 Loc: Central Kentucky Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: capttony]       #5504525 - 11/04/12 08:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I was looking at the long range forecast, temps are calling for warmer than last year. 70's days, and 50's nights. Perfect weather! Post Extras:       mega256 scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 05/10/07 Loc: N of Tampa Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: DeanS]       #5506650 - 11/06/12 10:44 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   The Party Starts soon Monday 11/12/12 http://chieflandstarpartygroup.com/fall.html Post Extras:       DeanS Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/12/05 Loc: Central Kentucky Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: mega256]       #5509623 - 11/08/12 09:56 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   How about another show of hands who is going. Would be great to meet some CN people there. Weather is still looking great. My trailer and gear will be set up next to the large roll off roof observatory just west of the big dome. Stop by and say hello. Post Extras:       Joe C sage Reged: 11/29/08 Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: DeanS]       #5509904 - 11/08/12 12:39 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I was planning on attending but the optics for my scope have not been sent off for coating yet. At the moment, I am scopeless. I guess my next Florida trip will be for the WSP. Post Extras:       DeanS Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/12/05 Loc: Central Kentucky Re: Chiefland Fall Star Party, Nov. 12-18th, 2012 [Re: Joe C]       #5510019 - 11/08/12 01:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I am sure the AP will be well worth the wait! Congrats! Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all)

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