ArizonaScott
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Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
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Have prayer cloths, will travel! 
Jeez Tom, just won't be the same without ya 
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Scott
10" LX200 Classic, Konus 200, Orion ST80, ETX90 OTA, 60mm Celestron alt-az, Obie 20x80's, Meade 10x50's
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skyward_eyes
Vendor-Woodland Hills/Focus
Reged: 12/12/06
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Loc: California
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I should be bringing a little tent thing what ever you want to call it out so you guys are welcome to hang out there. I am still not sure what I am bringing out. I thought about my 10" dob for visual and 8"SCT for imaging. But now it looks like the 10" dob and the ST-80 for wider field viewing and solar viewing with a SM40 suring the day. Its getting closer!
Not sure what I want to look for though. I like those small planetary nebulas so I might hunt those down and maybe the dark nebulas in the milky way core. (those were amazing at the GCSP.)
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Kevin LeGore
kevin@telescopes.net
Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
www.telescopes.net
Focus on Astronomy Outreach Project
www.focusonastronomy.org
Director and Founder
k.legore@focusonastronomy.org
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desertstars
Reged: 11/05/03
Posts: 41911
Loc: Tucson, AZ
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Jeez Tom, just won't be the same without ya
I'd be more bummed out, but the conflicting event is one of those things my wife and I do every October, and look forward to during the intervening year. When the AASP shifted into October, this was bound to happen sooner or later. 
Better luck next year. 
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Thomas Watson
Author of Mr. Olcott's Skies. Available in paperback and ebook from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
@desertstarsbks
Under Desert StarsEither Way, It's Reading
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Peter Argenziano
Watcher of the Skies
Reged: 11/11/03
Posts: 3642
Loc: Desert Southwest
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Every October... you rascal! 
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Peter
I come from a small town whose population never changed. Each time a woman got pregnant, someone left town.
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Peter Argenziano
Watcher of the Skies
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Loc: Desert Southwest
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Just a mere nineteen days away! 
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Peter
I come from a small town whose population never changed. Each time a woman got pregnant, someone left town.
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Skylook123
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Loc: Tucson, AZ
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Wow, that's like, what, less than maybe three weeks?
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Jim
South Rim Coordinator
Grand Canyon Star Party
gcsp[at]tucsonastronomy.org
“Equipped with his five senses, man explores the
universe around him and calls the adventure
Science” - Edwin Hubble
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skyward_eyes
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Loc: California
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I cant wait, I am trying to pick out a list for stuff to hunt down.
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Kevin LeGore
kevin@telescopes.net
Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
www.telescopes.net
Focus on Astronomy Outreach Project
www.focusonastronomy.org
Director and Founder
k.legore@focusonastronomy.org
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SGT500
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Reged: 10/03/06
Posts: 4808
Loc: Sarasota, Florida
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Hey,
I think im going to be in the area the weekend of the starparty. I really want to go.
Is it too late to sign up?
where do I register, and can i do it online?
Can I pay through paypal?
Thanks,
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-Sal
AstroTech Ritchey Chretien 8"
Williams Optics Zenithstar 80
Orion Atlas Eq-G
SBIG St-8300M
Fw5-8300 w/Astrodon 36mm LRGB & Ha Filters
Hap Griffin Modified Canon Eos Xs (1000D)
www.SgAstrophotography.com
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ArizonaScott
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Loc: Scottsdale, AZ
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Just show up Sal! No pre-registration necessary.
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Scott
10" LX200 Classic, Konus 200, Orion ST80, ETX90 OTA, 60mm Celestron alt-az, Obie 20x80's, Meade 10x50's
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SGT500
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Loc: Sarasota, Florida
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Thanks Alot Scott!
Im so Excited! 
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-Sal
AstroTech Ritchey Chretien 8"
Williams Optics Zenithstar 80
Orion Atlas Eq-G
SBIG St-8300M
Fw5-8300 w/Astrodon 36mm LRGB & Ha Filters
Hap Griffin Modified Canon Eos Xs (1000D)
www.SgAstrophotography.com
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Peter Argenziano
Watcher of the Skies
Reged: 11/11/03
Posts: 3642
Loc: Desert Southwest
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Hopefully you can make it. If you do, I expect you to visit me and my scope.
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Peter
I come from a small town whose population never changed. Each time a woman got pregnant, someone left town.
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skyward_eyes
Vendor-Woodland Hills/Focus
Reged: 12/12/06
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Loc: California
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Haha, Peter, your the biggest scope there, everyone wants to visit you. I will be there ASAP its always better to talk in person.
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Kevin LeGore
kevin@telescopes.net
Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
www.telescopes.net
Focus on Astronomy Outreach Project
www.focusonastronomy.org
Director and Founder
k.legore@focusonastronomy.org
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Peter Argenziano
Watcher of the Skies
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Loc: Desert Southwest
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Haha, Peter, your the biggest scope there, everyone wants to visit you. I will be there ASAP its always better to talk in person.
Maybe not this year... a fellow club member now has a 32. Not sure if he'll be there though.
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Peter
I come from a small town whose population never changed. Each time a woman got pregnant, someone left town.
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skyward_eyes
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Loc: California
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Well either way, I will drop by to chat with you.
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Kevin LeGore
kevin@telescopes.net
Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
www.telescopes.net
Focus on Astronomy Outreach Project
www.focusonastronomy.org
Director and Founder
k.legore@focusonastronomy.org
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SGT500
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Loc: Sarasota, Florida
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ill be sure to drop by 
What is .635 Meters? 25"?
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-Sal
AstroTech Ritchey Chretien 8"
Williams Optics Zenithstar 80
Orion Atlas Eq-G
SBIG St-8300M
Fw5-8300 w/Astrodon 36mm LRGB & Ha Filters
Hap Griffin Modified Canon Eos Xs (1000D)
www.SgAstrophotography.com
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skyward_eyes
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Loc: California
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Yep an amazing Obsession 25". Best view of M42 I have ever seen.
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Kevin LeGore
kevin@telescopes.net
Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
www.telescopes.net
Focus on Astronomy Outreach Project
www.focusonastronomy.org
Director and Founder
k.legore@focusonastronomy.org
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Peter Argenziano
Watcher of the Skies
Reged: 11/11/03
Posts: 3642
Loc: Desert Southwest
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I'll have to agree that it serves up some mighty nice views. Observing the Veil earlier this month at the Cherry Road site was most memorable.
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Peter
I come from a small town whose population never changed. Each time a woman got pregnant, someone left town.
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skyward_eyes
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Loc: California
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Peter,
Yes I love looking through the big dobs. The biggest was Dennis Young's Home Made f/3.6 28" with Kennedy Optics Primary at the GCSP. But that 25" Obsession kills. Its also I pleasure to talk to you as well. I will probably be talking to you for a bit since I am going to start a pool for my 18" Obsession soon.
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Kevin LeGore
kevin@telescopes.net
Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
www.telescopes.net
Focus on Astronomy Outreach Project
www.focusonastronomy.org
Director and Founder
k.legore@focusonastronomy.org
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rboe
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Loc: Phx, AZ
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Just in case the out of towners think we are hot down here, the desert can get fairly cool at night yet be too darn warm during the day so pack accordingly. Don't forget a good hat to ward off the early morning chills too.
I usually bring (and end up wearing) insulated bib overalls from my biking days to stay warm after midnight or so (hey, it's not like you're moving around a lot to stay warm!). Sweats, sweater, jacket - lot's of layers to put on over time then take off.
Some years they are not needed but I recall a couple times when it seemed to hit the low 40's high 30's. That can be cold if you are just sitting around like a bump on a log waiting for the fish to bite.
Other years a flannel shirt was all that was needed to ward off the shivers. 
If we get cloud cover it's much warmer - but then I doubt you'll be sticking around.
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Ron
NS11GPS
Pronto
16" dob
127mm F9 Surplus Shed/Crawmach kit scope
Coronado SolarMax 40 on a Celestron 102 Wide Field
Best of ATM
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Peter Argenziano
Watcher of the Skies
Reged: 11/11/03
Posts: 3642
Loc: Desert Southwest
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Great point, Ron.
While the average October temperatures for Phoenix are 85°F for a high and 64°F for a low, the AASP isn't in the city. The site is a bit southwest of I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson. The daytime temps could easily be in the 80s (or higher). But, once the sun sets there isn't the concrete and asphalt mass to retain the heat and the mercury could dip into the 50s (or lower).
I always bring a duffel with extra layers: long johns, fleece, vest, snowmobile pants, insulated boots, knit hat, gloves, etc. I just don't like having a good night of observing end because I got cold.
By the way, the October records: high is 107°F (1980) and the low is 34°F (1971). Again, that's in the city.
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Peter
I come from a small town whose population never changed. Each time a woman got pregnant, someone left town.
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