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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | (show all) Alvan Clark sage Reged: 03/13/10 Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: Patrick]       #5619305 - 01/12/13 03:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Should I plan on bringing extra batteries just in case? Yes. They have several junction boxes for power. In the past they laid out cords and you plugged in your cords daisy chain fashion. This year they will stop doing that it seems. Not sure why. the main junctions will probably be all used by someone else, so if the person next to you or a little ways down has power, then you need to ask them if you can daisy chain along. Post Extras:       BJS member Reged: 05/23/09 Loc: NW Ohio Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: Patrick]       #5619421 - 01/12/13 04:44 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Patrick When are you leaving for florida? We plan to leave sunday late morning. We plan on making a couple of stops on the way down, so we will arrive at the wsp late tue or wed. As far as power: the wsp had a trailer full of their electrical equipment stollen. That is why there is some confusion about this years power setup. I would bring batteries as back up and an extension cord to connect to the available power. Brian Post Extras:       bakerman newbie Reged: 01/06/13 Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: Alvan Clark]       #5620393 - 01/13/13 09:53 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   thanks to all who have responded to my newbie questions. see you down there. peter Post Extras:       crazyqban Carpal Tunnel Reged: 12/16/08 Loc: Miami, Florida Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: bakerman]       #5621649 - 01/13/13 08:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hello all, I just spoke to the head of the WSP Host Committee and he told me that many of the answers to general WSP questions can be found on the WSP website. Here is the link... Winter Star Party Official Site In regards to the power question, here is the answer direct from the website... "As in previous years, the WSP will be providing "power stations" conveniently located on the field to provide AC power for telescopes. However, the WSP will no longer be providing extension cords to run from the power stations to your equipment on the field. It is recommended that you bring a 100 ft electric extension cord and a multi-outlet surge protector (all outdoor rated) to the WSP to accommodate your electric needs." He also told me that we have a Yahoo group and questions that are posted there are usually answered by him of the WSP director. Not that I mind answering questions, but sometimes it takes a couple of days for me to reply. At the website you can get instant information and the yahoo group has the folks that run the event and they are very responsive. See you all in a couple of weeks Edited by crazyqban (01/13/13 08:57 PM) Post Extras:       crazyqban Carpal Tunnel Reged: 12/16/08 Loc: Miami, Florida Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: Alvan Clark]       #5621659 - 01/13/13 08:53 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: They have several junction boxes for power. In the past they laid out cords and you plugged in your cords daisy chain fashion. This year they will stop doing that it seems. Not sure why. The trailer in which all of the infrastructure supplies for the WSP was stolen. In it were all of the power stations and extension cords. I don't think that they were able to replace all of the cords that were stolen at once. There were several hundred and they are pricey. Maybe after a couple of years of re-stocking on the extension cords there will be plenty for all once again but I am not sure of those are the plans. Post Extras:       Doc Willie Pooh-Bah Reged: 03/31/10 Loc: Mid-Hudson Valley, NY, USA Coulter drop-off in Missouri [Re: crazyqban]       #5621660 - 01/13/13 08:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I am donating the base of my now disasembled Coulter telescope to the Ozark Skies Astronomy Club in Van Buren Missouri. Is anybody coming to WSP who would be going back that way who could drop it off for us? I would bring it down toe WSP. Shipping is pretty prohibitive for this hunk of particle board. Post Extras:       Patrick Postmaster Reged: 05/16/03 Loc: Franklin, Ohio Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: BJS]       #5621982 - 01/14/13 12:29 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Patrick When are you leaving for florida? We plan to leave sunday late morning. We plan on making a couple of stops on the way down, so we will arrive at the wsp late tue or wed. Hi Brian, I'm planning to leave on Friday but I'll be stopping in Tampa for a day. I should arrive at WSP on Monday sometime, hopefully not too late in the day. Patrick Post Extras:       bierbelly Postmaster Reged: 01/23/04 Loc: Sterling, VA Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: Patrick]       #5622376 - 01/14/13 10:06 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: Quote: Patrick When are you leaving for florida? We plan to leave sunday late morning. We plan on making a couple of stops on the way down, so we will arrive at the wsp late tue or wed. Hi Brian, I'm planning to leave on Friday but I'll be stopping in Tampa for a day. I should arrive at WSP on Monday sometime, hopefully not too late in the day. Patrick Patrick, I suspect that if you were to contact the powers that be at WSP and explain your need, they would find a way to accomodate you. Post Extras:       DeanS Carpal Tunnel Reged: 07/12/05 Loc: Central Kentucky Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: bierbelly]       #5622559 - 01/14/13 12:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   After 7 in a row it looks like I may miss this one Oh well, but I will be down in Key West the last week of Feb so not all is lost Hope the weather is great for everyone. Post Extras:       crazyqban Carpal Tunnel Reged: 12/16/08 Loc: Miami, Florida Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: DeanS]       #5623361 - 01/14/13 08:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Patrick, Brian, all... Please be aware that at 7pm the main gate closes for all traffic. Please take this into account when making your travel plans. If you arrive after 7pm, they will not allow you to drive your car past the main gate. Post Extras:       Patrick Postmaster Reged: 05/16/03 Loc: Franklin, Ohio Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: crazyqban]       #5624038 - 01/15/13 09:16 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Sergio...I should be there well before then. Post Extras:       BJS member Reged: 05/23/09 Loc: NW Ohio Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: Patrick]       #5624946 - 01/15/13 06:39 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Sergio. We plan to be there well before 7pm. Brian Post Extras:       bierbelly Postmaster Reged: 01/23/04 Loc: Sterling, VA Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: BJS]       #5627799 - 01/17/13 10:49 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Can't wait to hit the road. Love road trips anyway. Gonna camp one nite in the Glades on the way there. Post Extras:       Patrick Postmaster Reged: 05/16/03 Loc: Franklin, Ohio Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: bierbelly]       #5636577 - 01/22/13 10:22 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Is there much of a dew problem down in the Keys? Patrick Post Extras:       bierbelly Postmaster Reged: 01/23/04 Loc: Sterling, VA Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: Patrick]       #5636634 - 01/22/13 10:52 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yeah, there can be if the wind isn't blowing and it's been a particularly warm day. Be prepared. OTOH, there's plenty of vendors ready to sell you dew heaters. Post Extras:       bierbelly Postmaster Reged: 01/23/04 Loc: Sterling, VA Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: bierbelly]       #5650271 - 01/29/13 12:59 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Less than a week!!! Post Extras:       kfrederick Carpal Tunnel Reged: 02/01/08 Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: bierbelly]       #5650299 - 01/29/13 01:15 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   This is my first year looking forward to seeing the southern Sky . And meeting some new friends . I am bringing the 17 chief down . If any one wonts a 20 inch f5. Swayze primary or a 25 f5 PM me I could bring them down . Post Extras:       bierbelly Postmaster Reged: 01/23/04 Loc: Sterling, VA Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: kfrederick]       #5650351 - 01/29/13 01:43 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Quote: This is my first year looking forward to seeing the southern Sky . And meeting some new friends . I am bringing the 17 chief down . If any one wonts a 20 inch f5. Swayze primary or a 25 f5 PM me I could bring them down . I'll be looking for that. Post Extras:       Patrick Postmaster Reged: 05/16/03 Loc: Franklin, Ohio Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: bierbelly]       #5651927 - 01/30/13 09:51 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Are there any good astronomy stores in Miami or Florida?? Patrick Post Extras:       bierbelly Postmaster Reged: 01/23/04 Loc: Sterling, VA Re: Winter Star Party 2013 [Re: Patrick]       #5652105 - 01/30/13 11:32 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Prolly the best will be just off the observing field at WSP. But to answer your question, I don't know. I'm sure avoiding Miami like the plague when I drive through. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | (show all)

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