I thought I would start this thread here in the public area so everyone can share some NNSF Fever.
I am really looking forward to the NNSF 2014: dark skies, good talks, nice inexpensive rooms and food, stress free days, good company . Oh, and the 25 and 30-inch Obsessions they are not bad either.
This is the only dedicated dark sky observing I will likely get this season. I hope to make the most of it. I'm planning on trying out some new ( to me) eyepieces if usps comes through -- fingers crossed! I may even start that Herschel list.
I'm bringing all my closet of astrogear to do some trading so bring your stuff too!
Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
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- clayton
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Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
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Re: Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
Just mailed my form in to LLCC this morning. Hopefully they get it in time - I'm showing up anyway. My dob is in pieces all over my kitchen floor as I disassembled it to clean the bearings and to install a crayford focuser. I hope I can get it all together and working again - if not I'll load up the pieces in to my car and bring them to LLCC for some help!!
Master Observer
Orion XT10 dob
Orion StarBlast 4.5" f4 on a Dwarfstar alt-az mount
Vortex 10 x 56 binocs
Orion 150mm f12 MakCas
Orion XT10 dob
Orion StarBlast 4.5" f4 on a Dwarfstar alt-az mount
Vortex 10 x 56 binocs
Orion 150mm f12 MakCas
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Re: Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
I've got the fever...I've already got my imaging targets picked out--some nebulae on the Bright Nebula list: DG 19, IC 1287, IC 4954/55, and maybe additional light frames for a pretty picture of the Helix. I may even suspend my imaging credentials and mooch some eyeball time on the big scopes.
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Re: Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
Clayton Lindsey
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Re: Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
And maybe an Asteroid occultation. http://asteroidoccultation.com/2014_08/ ... ummary.txt
http://asteroidoccultation.com/2014_08/ ... _35830.htm
Any knowledegable persons out there to help us newbies bag our first Asteroid Occultation?
http://asteroidoccultation.com/2014_08/ ... _35830.htm
Any knowledegable persons out there to help us newbies bag our first Asteroid Occultation?
Clayton Lindsey
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Re: Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
If you haven't been to NNSF, you're missing a great astronomy experience. Super-dark skies, great facilities, wonderful companionship, relaxing and beautiful environment. I've been to every NNSF and will be there again this year, with as many kinks worked out of my 20" scope as possible.
30-inch homemade Newtonian with periscope
20-inch homemade equatorial Newtonian with periscope
14-inch homemade equatorial Newtonian
10-inch Newtonian that folds flat
6-inch Russian Maksutov-Newtonian on Vixen equatorial mount
Too many small scopes and binoculars to mention
20-inch homemade equatorial Newtonian with periscope
14-inch homemade equatorial Newtonian
10-inch Newtonian that folds flat
6-inch Russian Maksutov-Newtonian on Vixen equatorial mount
Too many small scopes and binoculars to mention
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Re: Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
Bill Kocken
16" f4.5 - home built truss design
8"f6 home built dob
102f7 Explore Scientific APO with Ioptron ZEQ25GT mount
4.5 Orion Starblast
60mm Meade ETX
Homemade equatorial platform
w m kocken at gmail dot com
16" f4.5 - home built truss design
8"f6 home built dob
102f7 Explore Scientific APO with Ioptron ZEQ25GT mount
4.5 Orion Starblast
60mm Meade ETX
Homemade equatorial platform
w m kocken at gmail dot com
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Re: Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
Even though the registration deadline has passed, you still might be able to attend! Call or e-mail the good folks at the LLCC and ask. You might not be able to purchase the meals because they have to order and plan ahead of time, but if you're willing to fend for yourself on the food, you will very likely be able to stay onsite.
The phone# is 218-768-4653 E-mail them at info@llcc.org
Bill
The phone# is 218-768-4653 E-mail them at info@llcc.org
Bill
Bill Kocken
16" f4.5 - home built truss design
8"f6 home built dob
102f7 Explore Scientific APO with Ioptron ZEQ25GT mount
4.5 Orion Starblast
60mm Meade ETX
Homemade equatorial platform
w m kocken at gmail dot com
16" f4.5 - home built truss design
8"f6 home built dob
102f7 Explore Scientific APO with Ioptron ZEQ25GT mount
4.5 Orion Starblast
60mm Meade ETX
Homemade equatorial platform
w m kocken at gmail dot com
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Re: Northern Nights Star Fest 2014
Well after one night of fabulous skies we are on our second night of rain. The photons from wendesday still have us energized and ready for clear skies on Saturday night. Jerry the cloud whisperer is working hard to bring up clear skies.
LLCC Committee Chair
Key Holder - All
Primary gear:
20" F4 DOB Galaxy Mirror
C-11 Hyperstar and CGX-L
ZWO ASIair Pro 294C cooled
25x100 Bino
kenhugill@comcast.net
Key Holder - All
Primary gear:
20" F4 DOB Galaxy Mirror
C-11 Hyperstar and CGX-L
ZWO ASIair Pro 294C cooled
25x100 Bino
kenhugill@comcast.net