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June 29, 2009
Major Sponsor Prize Announcement:
Sirius Optics and Orion Telescopes will contribute an Orion Sirius EQ ‘GOTO’ Mount (Sirius Optics) and a six inch Ritchey-Chretien OTA (Orion Telescopes). Visit the Raffle page for details and other prizes donated by our sponsors.
Erwin van der Velden Astrophoto Memorial Trophy:
Due to the feedback received by the Organising Committee, the Erwin van der Velden Astro-Photo Memorial Trophy has undergone some rule changes.
1. The competition has been divided into two categories:
- Through a Telescope Astro-Photography (400 mm or greater);
- Non-Telescope Astro-Photography (less than 400 mm).
2. Entries MUST be submitted prior to the commencement of the 2009 Queensland Astrofest so that all entries may be viewed by attendees before being voted on.Please visit the Photo Competition `Page for full details.
Honored Guests:
We have been fortunate this year and have attracted two Honored Guests.
Professor Drinkwater of the University of Queensland has accepted our invitation to be Honored Guest on Saturday the 22nd of August. Professor Drinkwater is currently working with the Anglo-Australian Telescope on the WiggleZ Dark Energy Survey.
On Saturday the 15th of August, Dr Tamara Davis of the University of Queensland will address the attendees of the Queensland Astrofest.
The Program`Page will be continued to be updated as further workshops are confirmed...
Online Registration:
Registration is open at last! Thank-you everyone for being so patient as we iron out our bugs and try to bring our lives into some semplence of order. If you prefer a hard copy, you may download the pdf version here (600 kb).
2009 Accommodation:
Bunk House (48) Female Bunk Area(8) Family and Large Groups (7 rooms) Upper Caravan Sites (12) Astro-Feast (Sat 22/08)
Queensland Astrofest 2009:
Listed below are the numbers of those who are attending. The table will be updated as time permits and is not "live":
In total there are 98 individuals registered for 438 bed-nights. Updated 29/06/2009.
Fund Raising Information
This year we are looking into Polo Shirts we will let you know more infomation when the quotes are in.
Caps with an embroidered logo (featured in the box opposite) are still avaliable for $25. Three colors available are navy, black and green.
Queensland Astrofest "World Class":
The Queensland Astrofest was rated in the Top Ten Star Party in the world by The Sky at Night magazine in their May issue. A two-page spread maps out the location of camps such as the Texas Star Party (USA), Starfest (Canada), Equinox Star Party (UK) and the South Pacific Star Party (Australia).
On Friday morning 5th of August 2005 at around 2:00 am (AEST), using equipment he constructed for this purpose, Renato Langersek contacted the International Space Station and STS 114 (Discovery) as they passed over South-East Queensland and the Queensland Astrofest. Listen to an mp3 of his conversation with Andy Thomas (1.8 Mb) and view the transcript.
and is currently organised by five clubs in South-East Queensland
