2009 Nova Sedis CSPG Fall Star Party
November 9-15, 2009


Schedule of Events


Speakers Click here for the speaker schedule - updated 11/10/09
Sandy Goodstein - Light Pollution Mitigation - Bio
Dr. Don Goldman - Astro-Imaging from both Hemispheres / Narrowband Imaging - Bio
Jon Talbot - Astro-Imaging Workshop - 2 sessions - Bio
Jack Newton - Astro-Imaging with Canon DSLR Cameras - Bio
Alice Newton - Around the World with an Astronut - Bio
Tippy D'Auria - New Measure of Astronomical Distances - Bio
Dr. Don Parker - Solar System Warming - A Broader Perspective on Climate Change - Bio
Dr. Howard Eskildsen - Solar Minimum to the Max - Bio
Vic Menard - Collimation - Bio
Dr. Eric Ford - University of Florida's work at Gran Telescopio Canarias - Bio

Contests - Click on the images to view full size
Astro-Im
aging -
1st Place - Dean Schwartzenberg - NGC 7331 

 
2nd P
lace - Jon Talbot - NGC 7023 "The Iris Nebula" 

Astro-Processing - 1st Place - Jon Talbot - M27 - "The Dumbbell Nebula"
MallinCam Imaging - 1st Place - Doug Landmann / 2nd Place - Michael Rosset

Vendors
Astro-Gizmos - Astronomy Accessories
Burgess Optical - Telescopes, Binoculars, Binoviewers, and accessories
Camera Concepts - Telescopes and Binoculars
Micki's Kitchen - Official Food Services Provider - Online Menu
Best Western Chiefland - Official Hotel of the Star Party
Meade - Telescopes, Coronado Solar Telescopes, Accessories
Howie Glatter - Collimation and Laser Accessories 


Raffle/Door Prizes (please see Sponsors/Links Page for more details and links)

Takahashi/Texas Nautical Repair - Complete set of 9 LE Oculars
Astronomics - Astro-Tech 8" Imaging Newtonian Telescope
Meade Instruments - DSI-II CCD Camera, 14mm Series 5000 UW eyepiece

Astronomy Activities
Starhopping for new astronomers
Chiefland Experience

Other Activities (sign up at registration)
Ping Pong Tournament
Champion - Dale Carey
Runner-Up - Scott Hanford

Green Lasers - Green Lasers are prohibited at all CSPG registered events.

The CSPG Observation Field and All Facilities (CSPG Site) are privately owned, and every person visiting the CSPG Site is using it at their own risk.  The respective CSPG Site owners make every effort to ensure the field and facilities are safe and  in good working order, but assume no liability for damages to any person, equipment, animal, vehicle, or any other items brought on to the property.  Visitors to the CSPG site waive any rights or claims against CSPG Site owners, agents, vendors, attendees, or visitors.

Raffle

Thanks to Texas Nautical Repair and Takahashi for sponsoring our Raffle this year -- a complete set of 9 Takahashi oculars with a value of over $1850.

Here is a list of the oculars:
LE 2.8 ED
LE 3.6 ED
LE 5 ED
LE 7.5 ED
LE 10 ED
LE 12.5 ED
LE 24 ED
LE 30 ED
LE 50 ED