GSV 2009 REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

	 Hello fellow astronomers and welcome!  GSV 2009 registration
is officially open and ready.  You'll notice that we have made a few
changes most notably that we went back to a three night format
instead of two.  The reason we did that last year was to try and make
it easier for people to attend, instead that was the one thing that
was really missed from the previous year.  Consider that fixed, we
added Thursday back to the itinerary.  That means we'll have two full
days of speakers for you, returning favorites Dr. Richard Schmude and
Phil Sacco along with new speakers such as Larry Combs among others.

	 We'll have door prizes again along with the pot luck dinner
that has been such a favorite.  We're working on some other plans
that are still too fresh to let out yet, but don't worry, I think
you'll like them.

	 So come along with us.  We'd love to have you join us at the
best star party facilities in the southeast!

Steve Knight

The Flint River Astronomy Club will host its fifth annual Star Party

on April 23rd, 24th,25th, and 26th -  2009

Camp McIntosh - Indian Springs Park
(near Jackson, GA)

$45.00 per person registration.
Speakers (so far) include Dr. Richard Schmude, Larry Owens, Phil Sacco.
Saturday evening - Pot Luck Dinner.

The dates are set for GSV '09.  We are back to the 4 day/3 night format.

APRIL 23, 24, 25, and 26, 2009
Camp McIntosh - Indian Springs - Near Jackson, GA

I initially setup FRAC-GSV with open membership so that anyone could join and
see about GSV without having to ask for membership from a mod.  We've been hit
with spammers a few times recently so I changed the membership to by request. 
Won't happen again, and I'm sorry it happened at all.

Phil, could you shoot me your phone number?  sknight13@...

Thanks.

Steve

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Philip Sacco" <ppsacco@...>
Um.....errr...

excuse me....

but who is Leida Walker and why is this ad link allowed in the FRAC box?

For a 'tour de force' of the Armor of God, visit:
www.AwakentheWarrior.com

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Um.....errr...

excuse me....

but who is Leida Walker and why is this ad link allowed in the FRAC box?


For a 'tour de force' of the Armor of God, visit:
www.AwakentheWarrior.com

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Hey folks since we've been hit with spam of a worsening degree lately I've
changed the
membership to restricted. Sorry about the problem posts lately.

Hi Ya'll
I was very disapointed that family obligations prevented me from
attending.  I am sure those of you that were there had a grand time in
spite of the weather.  Hope to see you soon.
Joel

Hey guys, looking at the weather forecast for Indian Springs
(thunderstorms Fri and Sat) , and the apparent lack of a program, I
think I'll pass on GSV this year. Take care!

Lyle Fischer

Joel,

Congrats!

Hope the weather cooperates so you can try out those new toys and
for us to be able to gather a few light photons!

Clear skies - Felix


--- In FRAC-GSV@yahoogroups.com, "joels266" <JoelS551@...> wrote:
>
> Looking at the weather forecast I all of a sudden realized its all
my
> fault!  I have recently acquired a Orion 80 ST and autoguider.
The
> astronomy Gods have sent these clouds to punish me and now all of
you
> must suffer as well.  I do offer my sincerest apologies.
> Joel
>

Looking at the weather forecast I all of a sudden realized its all my
fault!  I have recently acquired a Orion 80 ST and autoguider.  The
astronomy Gods have sent these clouds to punish me and now all of you
must suffer as well.  I do offer my sincerest apologies.
Joel

Flint River Astronomy Club's

"Georgia Sky View"

is in the final preparation phase.



If you haven't registered, go to our website and download the registration
form from the GSV 2008 page.

http://www.flintriverastronomy.org/frac/GSV2008.htm





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Steve - no problem - was just hoping it hadn;t been cancelled or
something! lol  Will bring my Potato Sald as usual

Lyle

--- In FRAC-GSV@yahoogroups.com, saknight1@... wrote:
>
> You haven't missed anything Lyle, this years GSV has been strained
from the beginning, and I'll shoulder the blame for the lack of info.
>
> Lacking a formal writeup, I'll give the Cliff notes on things.  A
formal writeup should be ready soon, David has the shirt design
ready, again my fault, but it should be on the site soon.
>
> We have Michael Covington doing a presentation, as is Dr.
Schmude.  The pot luck is still on, club is bringing burgers and
drinks as usual.
>
> I'm still working on another speaker, but it's covered.  I'm
hoping to have Phil doing his campfire talks.
>
> Again, I'm sorry for the lack of info.  I should be able to catch
up by weeks end.
>
> Steve
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "Lyle" <starhopper@...>
> Hey guys - as a regular attendee of the GSV - I couldn't help but
> notice that there is a lack of web info concerning this year's
party -
> no info on guest speakers, door prizes, shirt logo, etc - it just
> states that "more info to come soon".
>
> Well, we're only a few weeks away and still haven't seen "more
info"!
> For one, I'd like to know if we're gonna have the potluck like we
did
> last year (as I would like to bring a dish).
>
> Perhaps this info is already posted and I have missed it???
>
> Thanks for your help
>
> Lyle Fischer
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

You haven't missed anything Lyle, this years GSV has been strained from the
beginning, and I'll shoulder the blame for the lack of info.

Lacking a formal writeup, I'll give the Cliff notes on things.  A formal writeup
should be ready soon, David has the shirt design ready, again my fault, but it
should be on the site soon.

We have Michael Covington doing a presentation, as is Dr. Schmude.  The pot luck
is still on, club is bringing burgers and drinks as usual.

I'm still working on another speaker, but it's covered.  I'm hoping to have Phil
doing his campfire talks.

Again, I'm sorry for the lack of info.  I should be able to catch up by weeks
end.

Steve

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Lyle" <starhopper@...>
Hey guys - as a regular attendee of the GSV - I couldn't help but
notice that there is a lack of web info concerning this year's party -
no info on guest speakers, door prizes, shirt logo, etc - it just
states that "more info to come soon".

Well, we're only a few weeks away and still haven't seen "more info"!
For one, I'd like to know if we're gonna have the potluck like we did
last year (as I would like to bring a dish).

Perhaps this info is already posted and I have missed it???

Thanks for your help

Lyle Fischer




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Hey guys - as a regular attendee of the GSV - I couldn't help but
notice that there is a lack of web info concerning this year's party -
no info on guest speakers, door prizes, shirt logo, etc - it just
states that "more info to come soon".

Well, we're only a few weeks away and still haven't seen "more info"!
For one, I'd like to know if we're gonna have the potluck like we did
last year (as I would like to bring a dish).

Perhaps this info is already posted and I have missed it???

Thanks for your help

Lyle Fischer

Yes, your check got turned in Thursday. Thanks for coming.
  -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "joels266" <JoelS551@...>
> Did you receive my registration for my wife and myself?
> Joel
>
>




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Did you receive my registration for my wife and myself?
Joel

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the FRAC-GSV
group.

   File        : /GSV2008REG.pdf
   Uploaded by : theringneb <moteroom@...>
   Description : Georgia Sky View 2008 Registration Form

You can access this file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FRAC-GSV/files/GSV2008REG.pdf

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.htmlfiles

Regards,

theringneb <moteroom@...>

You have received a NEW friend request! Check this request here:
http://sarbath.zoomshare.com/files/friend.htm

How many registrations for GSV-08 so far.  Hopefully ALL FRAC members
will register/support GSV-08 whether they attend or not.

I will be registering soon eventhough I may be out of town that week-
end.

Yep, I got it.  In fact I got it Wednesday I think.  Thanks, and we'll see you
there!

Steve

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Lyle" <starhopper@...>
Steve - tried to send you a message but it was returned by your ex.
Did you get my registration package?

Lyle Fischer




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Steve - tried to send you a message but it was returned by your ex.
Did you get my registration package?

Lyle Fischer

GSV 2006 was my first star party...and it sounds like the 2007 version was a
great one as well.  Based on my experience I would heartily 'third' the comments
made by both of you.

Vicky

JoelS551@... wrote:                               Charles
  Excellent!  GSV 2007 was my first star party also and your article  echo's my
  impressions and experience.
  Joel




  In a message dated 1/3/2008 9:10:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
  canstey@... writes:

  Why Georgia Sky View should be your first Star Party.

  If you  have never gone to a star party before you might be very nervous
  about  going to one. Thoughts of upsetting other astronomers or breaking
  some  unwritten rule go through your mind and dampen your enthusiasm.
  You may  have heard horror stories about unfriendly observers yelling at
  others  about white lights, noise, or ruining their time under the stars.
  Such  stories are generally few and far between and tend to get
  exaggerated.  Common first timer concerns are: where you will set up,
  how you will get  around, where to eat, what happens if it rains, and
  will the experience be  worth the effort? GSV makes attending a star
  party very easy and  natural.

  GSV 2007 was my first official star party and I found it  exceptionally
  enjoyable. I am a member of FRAC, the club holds the star  party so I
  did know many of the observers but it didn't matter. The setup  at
  GSV is very simple. There is one observing / parking / camping field.
  You can park your car on the field and then set up your scope and  tent
  right next to it. Those with RVs or travel trailers normally set  up
  along the edge of the tree-lined field to keep their large vehicle  from
  blocking the views of others on the field and to minimize  generator
  noise. During the day you can drive on an off the field all you  want to
  get something to eat or go on a day excursion. Some people bring  food
  to eat but most seem to head out to the local restaurants for lunch  and
  dinner. I brought food but I think this year I will eat out.

  The  facilities are excellent. There is a very large meeting house with
  kitchen  where the presentations and potluck dinner are held. There are
  almost  always a few people milling around here any time of day or night.
  Drinks,  coffee and snacks are available there for $0.50 - $1.00 on the
  honor  system. If the unfortunate happens and it rains, it is more than
  large  enough to accommodate everyone. There are two bunk houses, one
  for each  gender, a short walk from the observing field with bathrooms
  and showers.  Bathrooms are also located in the meeting house. You can
  choose to sleep in  the temperature moderated bunk house instead of on
  the field for a small  additional fee. Each bunkhouse has around 20
  top-bottom bunks on each of  the two sides of the building, with
  bathrooms and showers in the  middle.

  Some comments about GSV at night. You are not supposed to drive  on or
  off the field after dark unless there is an emergency. If you  are
  really nervous about that issue or you have chosen to stay off-site,  you
  can park by the meeting house and are free to come and go. I  don't
  think anyone at GSV2007 had a need or desire to drive after dark.  Most
  everyone will be observing or simply wandering around between  the
  observing field and meeting house. You do not need to use a light  to
  get around but if you use one, it should be red. If you  accidentally
  turn on a white light, no one is going to be yelling at you to  turn it
  off or throw you out. At worst someone will kindly remind you to  use
  only a red light. I found GSV to more on the social interaction side  of
  "star party" than a whole field of serious observers hunkered
  down at  their scope.

  My observations about GSV and maybe about star parties in  general; you
  get out of it what you put into it. The star party is not  organized to
  make people meet each other or to have experts specifically  teach
  novices. Attendance at the presentations and workshops is  purely
  optional. Everyone is free to do as they will. Normally I am not  a
  gregarious person in the least but at GSV I went out of my way  to
  introduce myself to others and see what they were doing. By doing so  I
  met many people and learned quite a bit. I was able to view through  a
  large 20" Obsession and also a solar PST. I had never looked at  the
  sun before and it was quite a treat. There are always observers  willing
  to help you out setting up or answering any questions you might  have.
  You only need to introduce yourself and ask.

  As with most  unfamiliar situations, your imagination of all the bad
  things that could  happen is far worse than the reality. Georgia Sky
  View has a very simple  layout, great facilities, and friendly people
  that make it an excellent  choice as a first star party or the 100th.

  Charles  Anstey

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Charles
Excellent!  GSV 2007 was my first star party also and your article  echo's my
impressions and experience.
Joel




In a message dated 1/3/2008 9:10:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
canstey@... writes:





Why Georgia Sky View should be your first Star Party.

If you  have never gone to a star party before you might be very nervous
about  going to one. Thoughts of upsetting other astronomers or breaking
some  unwritten rule go through your mind and dampen your enthusiasm.
You may  have heard horror stories about unfriendly observers yelling at
others  about white lights, noise, or ruining their time under the stars.
Such  stories are generally few and far between and tend to get
exaggerated.  Common first timer concerns are: where you will set up,
how you will get  around, where to eat, what happens if it rains, and
will the experience be  worth the effort? GSV makes attending a star
party very easy and  natural.

GSV 2007 was my first official star party and I found it  exceptionally
enjoyable. I am a member of FRAC, the club holds the star  party so I
did know many of the observers but it didn't matter. The setup  at
GSV is very simple. There is one observing / parking / camping field.
You can park your car on the field and then set up your scope and  tent
right next to it. Those with RVs or travel trailers normally set  up
along the edge of the tree-lined field to keep their large vehicle  from
blocking the views of others on the field and to minimize  generator
noise. During the day you can drive on an off the field all you  want to
get something to eat or go on a day excursion. Some people bring  food
to eat but most seem to head out to the local restaurants for lunch  and
dinner. I brought food but I think this year I will eat out.

The  facilities are excellent. There is a very large meeting house with
kitchen  where the presentations and potluck dinner are held. There are
almost  always a few people milling around here any time of day or night.
Drinks,  coffee and snacks are available there for $0.50 - $1.00 on the
honor  system. If the unfortunate happens and it rains, it is more than
large  enough to accommodate everyone. There are two bunk houses, one
for each  gender, a short walk from the observing field with bathrooms
and showers.  Bathrooms are also located in the meeting house. You can
choose to sleep in  the temperature moderated bunk house instead of on
the field for a small  additional fee. Each bunkhouse has around 20
top-bottom bunks on each of  the two sides of the building, with
bathrooms and showers in the  middle.

Some comments about GSV at night. You are not supposed to drive  on or
off the field after dark unless there is an emergency. If you  are
really nervous about that issue or you have chosen to stay off-site,  you
can park by the meeting house and are free to come and go. I  don't
think anyone at GSV2007 had a need or desire to drive after dark.  Most
everyone will be observing or simply wandering around between  the
observing field and meeting house. You do not need to use a light  to
get around but if you use one, it should be red. If you  accidentally
turn on a white light, no one is going to be yelling at you to  turn it
off or throw you out. At worst someone will kindly remind you to  use
only a red light. I found GSV to more on the social interaction side  of
"star party" than a whole field of serious observers hunkered
down at  their scope.

My observations about GSV and maybe about star parties in  general; you
get out of it what you put into it. The star party is not  organized to
make people meet each other or to have experts specifically  teach
novices. Attendance at the presentations and workshops is  purely
optional. Everyone is free to do as they will. Normally I am not  a
gregarious person in the least but at GSV I went out of my way  to
introduce myself to others and see what they were doing. By doing so  I
met many people and learned quite a bit. I was able to view through  a
large 20" Obsession and also a solar PST. I had never looked at  the
sun before and it was quite a treat. There are always observers  willing
to help you out setting up or answering any questions you might  have.
You only need to introduce yourself and ask.

As with most  unfamiliar situations, your imagination of all the bad
things that could  happen is far worse than the reality. Georgia Sky
View has a very simple  layout, great facilities, and friendly people
that make it an excellent  choice as a first star party or the 100th.

Charles  Anstey

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Why Georgia Sky View should be your first Star Party.



If you have never gone to a star party before you might be very nervous
about going to one.  Thoughts of upsetting other astronomers or breaking
some unwritten rule go through your mind and dampen your enthusiasm.
You may have heard horror stories about unfriendly observers yelling at
others about white lights, noise, or ruining their time under the stars.
Such stories are generally few and far between and tend to get
exaggerated.  Common first timer concerns are: where you will set up,
how you will get around, where to eat, what happens if it rains, and
will the experience be worth the effort?  GSV makes attending a star
party very easy and natural.



GSV 2007 was my first official star party and I found it exceptionally
enjoyable.  I am a member of FRAC, the club holds the star party so I
did know many of the observers but it didn't matter.  The setup at
GSV is very simple.  There is one observing / parking / camping field.
You can park your car on the field and then set up your scope and tent
right next to it.  Those with RVs or travel trailers normally set up
along the edge of the tree-lined field to keep their large vehicle from
blocking the views of others on the field and to minimize generator
noise.  During the day you can drive on an off the field all you want to
get something to eat or go on a day excursion.  Some people bring food
to eat but most seem to head out to the local restaurants for lunch and
dinner. I brought food but I think this year I will eat out.



The facilities are excellent.  There is a very large meeting house with
kitchen where the presentations and potluck dinner are held.  There are
almost always a few people milling around here any time of day or night.
Drinks, coffee and snacks are available there for $0.50 - $1.00 on the
honor system.  If the unfortunate happens and it rains, it is more than
large enough to accommodate everyone.  There are two bunk houses, one
for each gender, a short walk from the observing field with bathrooms
and showers.  Bathrooms are also located in the meeting house.  You can
choose to sleep in the temperature moderated bunk house instead of on
the field for a small additional fee.  Each bunkhouse has around 20
top-bottom bunks on each of the two sides of the building, with
bathrooms and showers in the middle.



Some comments about GSV at night.  You are not supposed to drive on or
off the field after dark unless there is an emergency.  If you are
really nervous about that issue or you have chosen to stay off-site, you
can park by the meeting house and are free to come and go.  I don't
think anyone at GSV2007 had a need or desire to drive after dark.  Most
everyone will be observing or simply wandering around between the
observing field and meeting house.  You do not need to use a light to
get around but if you use one, it should be red.  If you accidentally
turn on a white light, no one is going to be yelling at you to turn it
off or throw you out.  At worst someone will kindly remind you to use
only a red light.  I found GSV to more on the social interaction side of
"star party" than a whole field of serious observers hunkered
down at their scope.



My observations about GSV and maybe about star parties in general; you
get out of it what you put into it.  The star party is not organized to
make people meet each other or to have experts specifically teach
novices.  Attendance at the presentations and workshops is purely
optional.  Everyone is free to do as they will.  Normally I am not a
gregarious person in the least but at GSV I went out of my way to
introduce myself to others and see what they were doing.  By doing so I
met many people and learned quite a bit.  I was able to view through a
large 20" Obsession and also a solar PST.  I had never looked at the
sun before and it was quite a treat.  There are always observers willing
to help you out setting up or answering any questions you might have.
You only need to introduce yourself and ask.



As with most unfamiliar situations, your imagination of all the bad
things that could happen is far worse than the reality.  Georgia Sky
View has a very simple layout, great facilities, and friendly people
that make it an excellent choice as a first star party or the 100th.



Charles Anstey



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Steve- I'll be sending in my registration shortly!

Lyle Fischer
--- In FRAC-GSV@yahoogroups.com, "starguysteve" <saknight1@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone, hope the past months have been good to you and
yours.
> Well, we have GSV '08 open for business.  Get your registrations in
> early because we've made some changes to try and get more astronomers
> there, so we may fill up to our 150 person limit.  We're still in the
> early planning stages, so if there are any suggestions, lets hear
them.
>
> Hope to see everyone there.
>
> Steve Knight
> Chairman, GSV
> http://www.flintriverastronomy.org/frac/GSV2008.htm
>

Steve
I met this guy at PSSG.  He is editor of Amateur Astronomy Magazine.
He said to send him info on GSV and he will publish.
Charlie Warren
PO Box 41830
Nashville, Tn 37204
www.amateurastronomy.com
editor@...
615-332-5555

Joel










-- In FRAC-GSV@yahoogroups.com, "starguysteve" <saknight1@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone, hope the past months have been good to you and
yours.
> Well, we have GSV '08 open for business.  Get your registrations in
> early because we've made some changes to try and get more astronomers
> there, so we may fill up to our 150 person limit.  We're still in the
> early planning stages, so if there are any suggestions, lets hear
them.
>
> Hope to see everyone there.
>
> Steve Knight
> Chairman, GSV
> http://www.flintriverastronomy.org/frac/GSV2008.htm
>

Hello everyone, hope the past months have been good to you and yours.
Well, we have GSV '08 open for business.  Get your registrations in
early because we've made some changes to try and get more astronomers
there, so we may fill up to our 150 person limit.  We're still in the
early planning stages, so if there are any suggestions, lets hear them.

Hope to see everyone there.

Steve Knight
Chairman, GSV
http://www.flintriverastronomy.org/frac/GSV2008.htm

Hey guys, not going to be able to make the meeting tonight.  Too much
going on and I'm just not ready.  See y'all soon.

Steve

I have pictures I took with my DSI-C (door prize from GSV2005!) of
the Whirlpool and the Sombrero, but my hard drive crashed sunday.
Fortunately, I had just sent the processed images to my girlfriend,
so all is not lost.  I'll post them as soon as I'm up and running again.

I'd also like to thank everyone for being so nice to Jerry - the 15
year old I brought with me.  I think we have successfully created a
new amateur astronomer for the next generation.  I've seen him twice
since the party, and it has been all he has talked about both times.

I hope to see everyone next year,

Shawn Filbey

Well then...is anyone going to post pictures???

(I sure hope so)
Vicky


--- In FRAC-GSV@yahoogroups.com, "starguysteve" <saknight1@...> wrote:
>
> Well another GSV is in the books and I want to thank everyone for
> attending and being part of a great star party.  Seems a great time
was
> had by all, the weather cooperated nicely, and the event was fault
> free.  We had an excellent selection of door prizes, the speakers
were
> great, the pot luck dinner was incredible.
>
> Most of all, I want to thank the people that helped me put this on,
the
> great members of FRAC.  Without your help, this would have never been
> possible.  None of the GSV events would have been possible, and I
thank
> you.
>