I've just been speaking to Sue at Brighstone regarding this years event and things are starting to fall into place. They are starting the 2009 season after...
Do you have a talk you'd like give if we have bad weather? This could be your only opportunity to give an astronomy talk to other like minded people who will...
... Hash: SHA1 Hi Stephen, I should have a talk prepared about how to image the night sky by that point - I had better, because I've been asked to give it on...
Hi All, seeing the forum fluttering into life again, reminds me that we are only 10 weeks away from the event! It's great to see everyone coming back and some...
Hi Richie, I've just caught your Stargazer lounge posts re the star party. Are you looking for some kind of discount? only joking, a very nice plug all in all,...
Hi Bill, Its a shame about the negative comments. The best thing we can do is to continue posting to that thread with good comments, etc - not only will it...
I've had this from Lembit Öpik MP's Constituency Office Manager: Lembit Öpik MP can't attend the Isle of Wight Star Party, as that's the weekend of the Welsh...
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Hi everyone, Just to let you know the booking form is available under the "files" bit of this forum, and on the www.iowstarparty.org web site. Sue at ...
Hi, I advertised the Star Party at the recent SAGAS (Southern Asrea Group of Astronomical Societies) meeting at the weekend. Everyone seemed keen, and will be...
You could always do what the folks from Astronomia have said they are going to do - Camp! Also, Bill has a very large tent which for a small price ...... ...
Hi all, I was thinking of camping. I have never been to an event like this so I am looking forward to it. the idea of camping in March worries me a little...
Owen is right. we had some exciting moments with canvas and covers last year and even crossing from the tea room to the toilets could get you airborne on the...
Thanks Bill, I feel somewhat comforted by these comments but I think I better trake along the extra-lon tent pegs all the same :-) Â Cheers, David ... From:...
David, That's a good plan. I went to the site yesterday to pay fees etc and the ground is in good condition (maybe just a little soft) definately well drained...
Hi everyone, Here are the Sunrise / Set Times for the Star Party and the Twilight Times Please note that the clocks change on Saturday Night so the clock times...
Hi everyone, Here are the Sunrise / Set Times for the Star Party Here is a version with the images moved to stop it hiding under the adverts ! and the Twilight...
If we pencilled you in for a chalet and you haven't booked yet, you have until Friday before they go on general release. If we didn't pencil you in, grab one...
Hello Lucy, I will definitely be attending for the full 3 days, I will not require a chalet, a friend has agreed to put me up. Will post of booking form next...
Cheers Johnyjf Which 3 days are you coming for? (We're starting on the Thursday, and going home on the Monday)! Clear Skies Lucy ... agreed to put me up. Will...
Hi, I have just come across this great new video, which includes bits about the Needles New Battery (Don't forget to book you place on the IOW Star Party visit...