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lphilpot
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Reged: 10/15/05
Posts: 343
Loc: Central Lousiana, USA
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My ambient temperature is 30 degrees cooler, my dew point is 28 degrees lower, and I haven't done a lick of work in nearly two years. I got hugs at TSP from Judy and Steph, Diane, and Erika, while Dennis didn't even show up to give you a hug.
Have you given any serious thought into whether you might, well, you know - be in the other place?
Can't be - I get three weeks off each year, one of which I use to go to TSP. Has to be paradise... 
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Len Philpot
len@philpot.org ><> http://lphilpot.zenfolio.com
 Catahoula Lake, Louisiana
14.5" TeleKit, 8" Hardin DSH, Orion ST80, Orion 10x70, Celestron 8x40, Orion Sea Otter 8x25 ... How long 'til the next TSP...??!
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snorkler
Aperture Aficionado
Reged: 10/11/04
Posts: 10041
Loc: Bay Area, California
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My ambient temperature is 30 degrees cooler, my dew point is 28 degrees lower, and I haven't done a lick of work in nearly two years. I got hugs at TSP from Judy and Steph, Diane, and Erika, while Dennis didn't even show up to give you a hug.
Have you given any serious thought into whether you might, well, you know - be in the other place?
Can't be - I get three weeks off each year, one of which I use to go to TSP. Has to be paradise...
You're easily pleased  You know, since you won't use your scope again until this fall, I could give it a good home here in California every summer and keep it safe from mold and mildew. I'll just drive it home from TSP 2008, and return it to you the first day of TSP 2009. Sound like a deal? Free storage, and I'll only charge you $100/year for transportation and expenses. Don't let this great opportunity slip through your fingers  
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I'm not the lowest of the low, but I am the slowest of the slow. '06 Scion xB. 49.6 mpg avg over 38,000 miles. 177% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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lphilpot
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Reged: 10/15/05
Posts: 343
Loc: Central Lousiana, USA
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I'll have to think about it... :-p
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Len Philpot
len@philpot.org ><> http://lphilpot.zenfolio.com
Catahoula Lake, Louisiana
14.5" TeleKit, 8" Hardin DSH, Orion ST80, Orion 10x70, Celestron 8x40, Orion Sea Otter 8x25 ... How long 'til the next TSP...??!
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snorkler
Aperture Aficionado
Reged: 10/11/04
Posts: 10041
Loc: Bay Area, California
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Why the hesitation? Let me guess. Dennis is offering you a better deal?
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I'm not the lowest of the low, but I am the slowest of the slow. '06 Scion xB. 49.6 mpg avg over 38,000 miles. 177% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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lphilpot
sage
Reged: 10/15/05
Posts: 343
Loc: Central Lousiana, USA
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Well, it's kind of a sentimental thing, you know... 
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Len Philpot
len@philpot.org ><> http://lphilpot.zenfolio.com
Catahoula Lake, Louisiana
14.5" TeleKit, 8" Hardin DSH, Orion ST80, Orion 10x70, Celestron 8x40, Orion Sea Otter 8x25 ... How long 'til the next TSP...??!
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ChrisN
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Reged: 04/03/07
Posts: 105
Loc: N. Texas
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I think paradise is in AZ or HI.
No it's not it's about a half hour north west of me Paradise, Texas
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The Dog House observatory (under construction)
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lphilpot
sage
Reged: 10/15/05
Posts: 343
Loc: Central Lousiana, USA
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Just for those of you who might be concerned about next year's TSP in June, here's a capture of what it's like out there right now (almost three weeks later than TSP will be). In particular, look at the humidity. Of course, no guarantees, but this is virtually identical to the conditions we experienced on a trip to Fort Davis in June of 2006. All in all, it was actually much more comfortable than 90F is here at home. The forecast for this week actually shows highs in mid to upper 80s, so it might be even cooler. Who knows. 
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Len Philpot
len@philpot.org ><> http://lphilpot.zenfolio.com
Catahoula Lake, Louisiana
14.5" TeleKit, 8" Hardin DSH, Orion ST80, Orion 10x70, Celestron 8x40, Orion Sea Otter 8x25 ... How long 'til the next TSP...??!
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Faith_J
Sketcher Extraordinaire
Reged: 11/17/04
Posts: 5830
Loc: South coast of England
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June's a bit later than normal for TSP, surely? What time does it get dark there, bearing in mind that in June there are less hours of darkness?
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Visual deep sky
18" f4.3 dob
7.9" f/4 Celestron Newtonian
8x42 binos
100% visual observing...
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bicparker
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 02/07/05
Posts: 2066
Loc: Plano, TX
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You lose about 1/2 an hour of darkness each night (comparing May 4, 2008 to June 1, 2008). The Milky Way rises and gets to the meridian about an hour and 45 minutes earlier, which means you get a lot more viewing opportunities in that region earlier and at higher altitudes in the sky.
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David Moody, FRAS
17.5" f/5 dob
10" f/10 SCT
5" f/8 refractor
80mm f/6 refractor
66mm f/6 refractor
Plus a few others out of the rotation
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snorkler
Aperture Aficionado
Reged: 10/11/04
Posts: 10041
Loc: Bay Area, California
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I think paradise is in AZ or HI.
No it's not it's about a half hour north west of me Paradise, Texas
Paradise is only 15 miles east of Chico, CA
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I'm not the lowest of the low, but I am the slowest of the slow. '06 Scion xB. 49.6 mpg avg over 38,000 miles. 177% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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ChrisN
super member
Reged: 04/03/07
Posts: 105
Loc: N. Texas
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I think paradise is in AZ or HI.
No it's not it's about a half hour north west of me Paradise, Texas
Paradise is only 15 miles east of Chico, CA
Sounds like everybody has a littel bit of paradise near them 
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The Dog House observatory (under construction)
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DeanS
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 07/12/05
Posts: 2560
Loc: Central Kentucky
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Hello 
This past TSP I had the pleasure of setting up the night before and use my 12" LX200 visually for about 6 hours. This was without a doubt the best I have ever seen with that scope and I soon realized what I have been missing these past couple years doing mostly imaging.
So, a couple weeks ago I became the proud owner of a non-goto scope, a 12" lightbridge. Small by TSP standards but a good start.
The past couple weeks I have learned more, and have had a blast learning the night sky like I have never had to before. Even broke down and bought a sky chart.
Last week a friend and I went to a girl scout camp did an astronomy night and had a great time showing girls of all ages the planets, moon, and other brighter objects. Best part was when the guidence counselors stayed late oops
I can't wait to get this thing under those dark Texas skies and star hop around the skies, while imaging with the other scope of course. And I think I will even be game to try one of those observing challenges to.
Anyways, someone needs to start the count down.
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AP900GTO, AP1200GTO,
Tak Epsilon 160, FS60C, SV80
12.5" F/3.8 AGO Newtonian,
C9.25, 8" LX200GPS,
18" Starmaster w/Zambuto F/4.3,
FLI ML8300,
QSI640WSG-8
ST2000XM, Lodestars
Some Uncle Al's glass hand grenades
www.doghouseastronomy.com
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Unknownastron
professor emeritus
Reged: 04/06/05
Posts: 513
Loc: CatsEye Observatory,Rural Sout...
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As far as wether goes, the overall patterns ARE getting more weird and hard to predict. I only recall one TSP before during June, that was 1983, my first. I was there 5 nights and 4 of them were absolutely perfect. I have
no idea what the weather will be like next June. For example, right now my yard is a swamp.
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"My God, it's full of stars!"
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ChrisN
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Reged: 04/03/07
Posts: 105
Loc: N. Texas
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I don't know for Ft Davis but in N. Texas we have now surpassed our annual rian fall amount in only 6 months. Histrorically the weather is good at TSP during May and June. this year has jsut been a freak of nature.
CS!!
Chris
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The Dog House observatory (under construction)
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