Well, you won't be able to miss me. I'll have the Brass Behemoth that shines like a beacon. The 6" F/15 Brass on a DS-16 mount sorta stands out in a crowd. Although I am thinking about selling it, if I get the right offer.
It is first come, pick your spot. But I usually end up on the western side of the field pretty close to the road, and about half way back. Near the last "intersection" of the lane that crosses the field to the pavilion. But who knows where I'll end up if it fills up early.

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Is observing site assignment first come, first serve?

I was thinking, to help us identify each other CN'ers could do something to identify themselves. Maybe tie a ribbon to our car antennae? Any thoughts?

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Well, you won't be able to miss me. I'll have the Brass Behemoth that shines like a beacon. The 6" F/15 Brass on a DS-16 mount sorta stands out in a crowd.

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And Phil Creed will be easy to spot as he will be speaking at the event

I was thinking I want to try for an "out of the way" spot on the field to get a decent night, erm days sleep in the back of the van, but still get a fairly unobstructed view.

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Orion XT12i
Celestron Omni XLT150
Hyperions(5,8,17,24)mm, Scopos 35mm
Lumicon UHC, Baader M&S
DIY- Denver Chair, Light shields, solar filter

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

Lehigh Valley, PA

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Cool! I'll try and make it to listen in. But it's hard with all the wandering I do.
Good luck finding that spot. But you're welcome to set your stuff up by me, and park your van along the trees in the southeast corner. Russ Lederman (Denkmeier owner) usually parks around there for the same reason, to try and get some sleep!

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And Phil Creed will be easy to spot as he will be speaking at the event

I was thinking I want to try for an "out of the way" spot on the field to get a decent night, erm days sleep in the back of the van, but still get a fairly unobstructed view.

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You got that right! Sorta makes me feel like building an "old school" Dob for the occasion.

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Then again, I don't care if it's $5/gal. Mention a site and the words "John Dobson", and I'm soooooo there.

Clear Skies,
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Great! Breaking in a couple of newbies..
If you don't get the secondary out by then, bring it over and we'll get that sucker out. (flipping hammer behind back)
I'm sure it could be accomplished w/o the hammer..

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Received my confirmation today. Plan to be there the entire week weather permitting. Two newbies will be joining me on the weekend so it should be fun.

BTW - I need someone to help me remove the secondary from my VC200L as it is pitted. Removing it from the spider seems tricky and I would like some help.

Dan in NY

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Well, we'll make that 2.5 acres!

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Great! We'll try and reserve you guys the 2 acres you need..

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and can you believe we'll have even more members joining us this time around? Anyway I can't wait. I think the plan is that many of us will head down on Tuesday, the day after Labour Day.

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18" F/5 Home-Built Dob. with DD2 Mike Dudley Mirror
Highly Modified Meade DS-16 in Roll Off Roof
6" F/15 Brass w/ D&G Lens on DS-16 Mount
DS-10 10" F/4.5 Newtonian (currently being modified) and for sale
LXD650, LX200 Classic
DayStar 0.45 with multiple ERFs
AT66ED Chrome
Denkmeier FMC
11x80 Meade, 20x80 Celestron binocs (Japan Made).
Lots of Naglers and both Ethos of course. ;-)
Gadgets and parts everywhere.
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But you're welcome to set your stuff up by me, and park your van along the trees in the southeast corner. Russ Lederman (Denkmeier owner) usually parks around there for the same reason, to try and get some sleep!

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Sounds like sage advice Your set-up location is well centered but out of the midst of activity. I was at CSSP once, but the forecast turned sour and I saw nothing.

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Orion XT12i
Celestron Omni XLT150
Hyperions(5,8,17,24)mm, Scopos 35mm
Lumicon UHC, Baader M&S
DIY- Denver Chair, Light shields, solar filter

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

Lehigh Valley, PA

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Just sent mine in this morning. I went to the CSSP last year (my first star party), but didn't make the trip due to weather this year. This will be my first BFSP. Is there a thematic difference between the two?

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What? Nobody told you about he Tyrolean dress-code??
Jay, you don't have much time! Get your liederhosen here: Black Forest Star Party Apparel

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C6-RGT
13.1" Truss Dob
Osypowski dual-axis Eq. Platform
15x70 Obies
NP-101
Gibraltar tripod/mount
Losmandy G-11 w/Gemini


"Don't sweat the small stuff"


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It was fantastic Wed and Thursday and Saturday turned out pretty good as well. It's like a different world there where the laws of meteorology defy the norm.
It pays to go up early. It increases the odds of having at least one great night.

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What? The weather was super at CSSP this year. The seeing was also great one of the nights. You can't trust the weather forecasts - all 3 times I've been to Cherry Springs in the last year the forecast was for rain (and snow) while the actual weather was clear.

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18" F/5 Home-Built Dob. with DD2 Mike Dudley Mirror
Highly Modified Meade DS-16 in Roll Off Roof
6" F/15 Brass w/ D&G Lens on DS-16 Mount
DS-10 10" F/4.5 Newtonian (currently being modified) and for sale
LXD650, LX200 Classic
DayStar 0.45 with multiple ERFs
AT66ED Chrome
Denkmeier FMC
11x80 Meade, 20x80 Celestron binocs (Japan Made).
Lots of Naglers and both Ethos of course. ;-)
Gadgets and parts everywhere.
And a Wife that loves it as much as me!

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Just sent mine in this morning. I went to the CSSP last year (my first star party), but didn't make the trip due to weather this year. This will be my first BFSP. Is there a thematic difference between the two?

I'll be excitedly hauling my Goblin up there with its new optics, courtesy of Cary at OWL for the primary, and Brian at Protostar for the secondary. I haven't even had first light with them yet, but you KNOW I can't wait to get them under dark skies! - j

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You betcha!

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Since it's my first time, do I have to bring the cake?

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