Greetings,

Yes... we're planning on July 10-14. Nothing is final until registration
opens; but they are the only dates that make sense.

Regards,
Rich

rba@... wrote:
>
>
> Any dates in mind for GSSP 2010?
>
> New moon is June 12th and July 11th, the first perhaps a bit too early,
> and the second certainly later than the last two years.
>
> It looks like July 9-12 might be the most popular option...??
>
> Rogelio
>
>

Any dates in mind for GSSP 2010?

New moon is June 12th and July 11th, the first perhaps a bit too early,
and the second certainly later than the last two years.

It looks like July 9-12 might be the most popular option...??

Rogelio

A number of people have asked us about obtaining coffee mugs and
additional shirts with this year's GSSP logo.  Thanks to the magic of
CafePress, we've made both of these available.  You can view and
purchase them at:

http://www.cafepress.com/GSSP

Hope you're enjoying your summer.

Rich Ozer

On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 9:47 PM, johnbunyan17<john_bunyan@...> wrote:
>
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goldenstatestarparty/photos/album/726057896/pic/li\
st

Nice shots.  Thanks for posting them, John.

Clear skies, John


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goldenstatestarparty/photos/album/726057896/pic/li\
st

Another great year. Cudo's to all the people who put this event on. Thank you.
Clear skies, John


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goldenstatestarparty/photos/album/726057896/pic/li\
st

www.pbase.com/johnbunyan

--- In goldenstatestarparty@yahoogroups.com, "inga_drepper" <inga_drepper@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi, I know, there probably are a lot of John's that we at GSSP 2009 and are
astrophotographers. John, you gave me your card and asked mt to email you my
first ever astro images. You helped me get started and figure out how to focus
my Canon EOS 40D on the 14" Meade RCX.
> Unfortunately, I can't find your business card, but I hope you ready this and
contact me at inga_drepper@...
> The images turned out better then I expected, though I'm sure there is tons of
room for improvement :)
> Thanks, Inga Drepper
>
John has been found. Thanks everyone who emailed me. Clear skies, John

Hi, I know, there probably are a lot of John's that we at GSSP 2009 and are
astrophotographers. John, you gave me your card and asked mt to email you my
first ever astro images. You helped me get started and figure out how to focus
my Canon EOS 40D on the 14" Meade RCX.
Unfortunately, I can't find your business card, but I hope you ready this and
contact me at inga_drepper@....
The images turned out better then I expected, though I'm sure there is tons of
room for improvement :)
Thanks, Inga Drepper

You can try downloading the original .avi file. Just go to the same
page, scroll down and in the "download" section (under "statistics") you
should see the link. However, in theory you should have more luck by
playing it right on the web page, since that's a "flash" video, and any
browser with flash installed should work - while for the .avi you'll
need the right codecs (H.264 in thiss case), etc.

FYI - because the video is so short, you need to wait until the whole
video has been downloaded to your browser, only then it'll start playing.


mischief_the_cat wrote:
>
> It wouldn't play. I am using Safari 4 on a MacBook, WiFi connection. The
> window came up and the play/pause button. I clicked on Play and it
> looked as tho something was loading, but nothing showed. I tried turning
> off HD, but that didn't make any difference. I'd like to see it. Any
> suggestions. Could you change it to QuickTime format?
>
> Dorothy
>
> --- In goldenstatestarparty@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:goldenstatestarparty%40yahoogroups.com>, Rogelio Bernal Andreo
> <rba@...> wrote:
>  >
>  > I improved a bit the resolution of the Milky Way timelapse I took during
>  > this past GSSP. You'll need to click on the full-screen icon
>  > (bottom-right), make sure HD is "on" and scaling is "off" in order to
>  > view it at the best resolution possible.
>  >
>  > http://vimeo.com/5448391 <http://vimeo.com/5448391>
>  >
>  > There's a small jump around the middle of the video (the camera ran out
>  > of batteries and I wasn't watching!) and the transition to blue after
>  > the center of the galaxy goes out of the FOV could be improved, but I
>  > left it as it came out, not being an expert in video processing at all.
>  > Maybe next time!
>  >
>  > I've also learned a few things - first, if you're going to spend hours
>  > taking a timelapse, PLEASE take your time at first to make sure your
>  > camera isn't tilted at all :-). Second, a timelapse should be framed
>  > horizontally (landscape), not vertically. Third, forget YouTube. Use a
>  > site that accepts true HD videos (I used Vimeo this time, though there
>  > are others). Fourth, a car isn't the best foreground item you probably
>  > want in a landscaped timelapse ;-) Etc...
>  >
>  > Hope you enjoy it!
>  > Rogelio
>  >
>
>

It wouldn't play. I am using Safari 4 on a MacBook, WiFi connection. The window
came up and the play/pause button. I clicked on Play and it looked as tho
something was loading, but nothing showed. I tried turning off HD, but that
didn't make any difference. I'd like to see it. Any suggestions. Could you
change it to QuickTime format?

Dorothy



--- In goldenstatestarparty@yahoogroups.com, Rogelio Bernal Andreo <rba@...>
wrote:
>
> I improved a bit the resolution of the Milky Way timelapse I took during
> this past GSSP. You'll need to click on the full-screen icon
> (bottom-right), make sure HD is "on" and scaling is "off" in order to
> view it at the best resolution possible.
>
> http://vimeo.com/5448391
>
> There's a small jump around the middle of the video (the camera ran out
> of batteries and I wasn't watching!) and the transition to blue after
> the center of the galaxy goes out of the FOV could be improved, but I
> left it as it came out, not being an expert in video processing at all.
> Maybe next time!
>
> I've also learned a few things - first, if you're going to spend hours
> taking a timelapse, PLEASE take your time at first to make sure your
> camera isn't tilted at all :-). Second, a timelapse should be framed
> horizontally (landscape), not vertically. Third, forget YouTube. Use a
> site that accepts true HD videos (I used Vimeo this time, though there
> are others). Fourth, a car isn't the best foreground item you probably
> want in a landscaped timelapse ;-) Etc...
>
> Hope you enjoy it!
> Rogelio
>

I improved a bit the resolution of the Milky Way timelapse I took during
this past GSSP. You'll need to click on the full-screen icon
(bottom-right), make sure HD is "on" and scaling is "off" in order to
view it at the best resolution possible.

http://vimeo.com/5448391

There's a small jump around the middle of the video (the camera ran out
of batteries and I wasn't watching!) and the transition to blue after
the center of the galaxy goes out of the FOV could be improved, but I
left it as it came out, not being an expert in video processing at all.
Maybe next time!

I've also learned a few things - first, if you're going to spend hours
taking a timelapse, PLEASE take your time at first to make sure your
camera isn't tilted at all :-). Second, a timelapse should be framed
horizontally (landscape), not vertically. Third, forget YouTube. Use a
site that accepts true HD videos (I used Vimeo this time, though there
are others). Fourth, a car isn't the best foreground item you probably
want in a landscaped timelapse ;-) Etc...

Hope you enjoy it!
Rogelio

Thanks!  Start with open clusters, they will help you draw accurate star fields,
which are the key to getting the shape/proportions of DSOs correct (relative to
the surrounding stars).

No tracking, though I am interested in building an EQ platform for it at some
point...  It does make it difficult to draw, especially at high power.  I have
gotten better about 'locking' the view in with a few key stars, and then
repositioning them to the correct location before drawing each time.  It is
obviously a constant back-and-forth of get dark-adapted and study object for 10
mins, then alternate with quick views and drawing key elements to outline it,
then another long observation session to get more details, etc.  I try to
describe the characteristics and shapes while studying them, so I can draw more
at once from memory without needing to check the view as often.  Sometimes the
object is long-gone from the view after 5+ mins of continuous drawing from
memory.

I draw with various white charcoal pencils on black paper using eraser and
smudge sticks as well.


Aaron

--- In goldenstatestarparty@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Gortatowsky <indanapt@...>
wrote:
>
> Aaron
>
> The drawings are wonderful! I have only been drawing the Sun for a few months.
I want to try DSOs. Have you added tracking to litebridge? I find with no
tracking, drawing can be a tough row to hoe. What did you use to do the drawing?
>
>
>
> From: Aaron Weiss <greenfrog5w@...>
> To: goldenstatestarparty@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 7:33:51 PM
> Subject: [G Star]  My First GSSP - Photos & Drawings
>
>
>
> I posted a gallery under AWeiss - Photos of my first GSSP.  Pretty awesome
trip, what an amazing place.
>
> Looking forward to next year,
> Aaron
>

Right.  The great internal debate.  I'm glad to see Ozer sent out the question
in the survey!

On Mon, June 29, 2009 8:20 pm, Jeff Gortatowsky wrote:
> LOL! You have no idea what you just asked!!
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: curtismacc <curtismacc@...>
>
>>Has any decision been made as to the date for next year's GSSP?  I'd like to
plan ahead.
>

LOL! You have no idea what you just asked!!



----- Original Message ----
From: curtismacc <curtismacc@...>

>Has any decision been made as to the date for next year's GSSP?  I'd like to
plan ahead.

Thanks to everyone who organized and to those wonderful fellow stargazers who
assisted my son and I setting up, etc.  We had a great time even if we did get
rained out the first night.

Has any decision been made as to the date for next year's GSSP?  I'd like to
plan ahead.


Thanks
Curtis

Thanks for posting Jeff... those are great.

Jeff Gortatowsky wrote:
>
>
>
> All of these were taken with a point and shoot Canon 570IS. My 30D is
> still with Paul Alsing and trailer. : )
>
> Lots of photos, but a few are worth grabbing. And I know a few you all
> are waiting to see!
>
> http://tinyurl.com/lvl3oz <http://tinyurl.com/lvl3oz>
>
> or
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffgortatowsky/sets/72157620548873395/
> <http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffgortatowsky/sets/72157620548873395/>
>
> Enjoy (I hope)
>
> ---------------------------------------
> Jeff Gortatowsky, Fullerton, CA
> Twitter: JeffGortatowky
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Al Howard <alhoward@... <mailto:alhoward%40thegrid.net>>
> To: goldenstatestarparty@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:goldenstatestarparty%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 3:09:15 PM
> Subject: [G Star] A few More Photos
>
> Many thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for making this
> year's GSSP such an incredible experience. Much to look forward to for
> next year.
> Didn't take a lot of photos this year but here is a link to a few:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/39905600@N06/
> <http://www.flickr.com/photos/39905600@N06/>
>
> Al
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>

All of these were taken with a point and shoot Canon 570IS. My 30D is still with
Paul Alsing and trailer. : )

Lots of photos, but a few are worth grabbing. And I know a few you all are
waiting to see!

http://tinyurl.com/lvl3oz

or
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffgortatowsky/sets/72157620548873395/

Enjoy (I hope)

---------------------------------------
Jeff Gortatowsky, Fullerton, CA
Twitter: JeffGortatowky


----- Original Message ----
From: Al Howard <alhoward@...>
To: goldenstatestarparty@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 3:09:15 PM
Subject: [G Star]  A few More Photos

Many thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for making this year's GSSP
such an incredible experience.  Much to look forward to for next year.
Didn't take a lot of photos this year but here is a link to a few:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39905600@N06/

Al




------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

Many thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for making this year's GSSP
such an incredible experience.  Much to look forward to for next year.
Didn't take a lot of photos this year but here is a link to a few:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39905600@N06/

Al

The MW shots are spectacular! Congrats!


----- Original Message ----
From: Rogelio Bernal Andreo <rba@...>
To: goldenstatestarparty@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 11:18:14 AM
Subject: [G Star]  GSSP'09, some images and a timelapse

I finally had some time to undust some of the photos I took during GSSP.

<snip a roo>

speaking of cameras and photography...  I just realized, that every
single picture I took (160 or so) were with a fixed 20mm wide angle lens
(about equivalent to a 32mm on a 35mm film camera), and I never got
around to using my other zoom lens.    I've always liked wide angles,
but I hope I didn't make too many people uncomfortable by how close I
had to get for a lot of shots.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JS1yca5KB-0/SkLRZcgevcI/AAAAAAAAcoc/zbAm_cb9qE8/s912/IMG_3\
435.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_JS1yca5KB-0/SkLRsOJupMI/AAAAAAAAcrQ/vnMUgppSZCo/s912/IMG_3\
448.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_JS1yca5KB-0/SkLSyPJ7-EI/AAAAAAAAc2c/ut7Y0GM6ZtE/s1440/IMG_\
3501.JPG

etc etc