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Spring 2014 Staunton River Star Party

Started by spacenuut , Jan 12 2014 09:44 PM

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#1 spacenuut

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 09:44 PM

Happy New Star Party Year everyone.

Registration for the Spring 2014 Staunton River Star Party is officially open. We're looking forward to seeing all of our old friends and looking forward to meeting many new ones. Go to www.stauntonriver-starparty.org to register.

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The party date is March 27th through the 30th. Entry fee is $35.

The park staff is looking forward to our return.

Clear Skies!

Jayme Hanzak
President of CHAOS

Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society
P.O. Box 3001
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

www.chaosastro.org
www.stauntonriver-starparty.org

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#2 Scott in NC

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Posted 12 January 2014 - 10:26 PM

Sounds great--I'm really looking forward to this! I'm hoping that I can fit it into my schedule.
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#3 Seanem44

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Posted 13 January 2014 - 01:13 PM

I think I might do this... been looking for a Star Party to go to while waiting for AHSP in WV.

How likely is it to have an electrical connection at the site?

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#4 Scott in NC

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Posted 13 January 2014 - 01:36 PM

How likely is it to have an electrical connection at the site?

There were electrical hookups at last October's party covering at least half of the field, if not more (the cables didn't reach to the far end, though).

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#5 Seanem44

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Posted 13 January 2014 - 02:32 PM

That is a good thing, and more than many other venues have to offer. I don't know how I have missed this star party in the past.

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#6 Charlie B

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Posted 13 January 2014 - 05:31 PM

Just signed up

Regards,

Charlie B

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#7 spacenuut

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Posted 15 January 2014 - 04:23 PM

Hey Sean,

As Scott said we had power in better than half the field. We actually had plenty with outlets left over. The Park has done a great job adding power for us.
The park is looking into adding more for at the other end of the field. Just a matter of logistics.

Jayme

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#8 bunyon

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Posted 15 January 2014 - 08:52 PM

I registered. One of the finest star parties I've been to and looking to a return.

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#9 ChipAtNight

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Posted 16 January 2014 - 09:31 AM

Registered and ready to go!

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#10 The Ardent

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Posted 16 January 2014 - 10:53 PM

Registered.
I'll be working on the AL Flat Galaxies program.

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#11 Scott in NC

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Posted 17 January 2014 - 10:01 PM

I'm in (just registered)! :whee:

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#12 Seanem44

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Posted 23 January 2014 - 10:37 AM

Thanks. I registered! Looking forward to it.

Having power their is a wonderful bonus! That will really help me out. Looking forward to imaging somewhere other than my white zone!

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#13 spacenuut

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Posted 03 February 2014 - 10:55 AM

Just an update on the SPRING not sprint Staunton River Star Party.

The Closing date for registration is March 15th.

I am stress testing the Deep Space Diner runway lights to make sure they work properly. If you have been to the star party, you know of which I am speaking. :question:

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#14 bunyon

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Posted 07 February 2014 - 10:39 AM

That makes me hungry.

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#15 spacenuut

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Posted 24 February 2014 - 11:50 AM

I went out and check out the observing field Sunday and was pleased to find it in good shape. Considering all of the snow that was on it and the rain that fell on it Friday. There are the normal soggy places on the eastern portion close to the welcome center, but the vast majority was firm. My shoes weren't wet on top. I hope the drier weather continues.

Just giving everyone an update.

Jayme

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#16 Scott in NC

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Posted 24 February 2014 - 05:42 PM

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#17 moonworm

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Posted 25 February 2014 - 09:20 PM

Just registered tonight, Can't wait to use my scope again. It's been a rough few months for observing. Hope I haven't forgotten where all my favorite objects are.

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#18 dc_robert

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Posted 26 February 2014 - 03:22 PM

I'm registered and looking forward to it! The October event was a blast. I spent most of my time doing astrophotography, many of the pics from which can be seen by following the link in my sig.

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#19 moonworm

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Posted 22 March 2014 - 08:57 AM

Getting geared up for next weeks Star Party. Just hope the weather sides with us for a couple of days.

Who all's coming? Lets hear from you.

Jim

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#20 spacenuut

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Posted 25 March 2014 - 01:15 PM

I've talked with the park twice today. Both times they said that the skies were sunny and no precip. Let's keep the good news going. we'll see everyone in two days.

There is a swap meet on Saturday morning. Bring your cool old stuff.

AstroGizmos, Southeastern Camera and Vernonscope are eager to meet everyone.
:jump:

Everyone drive safe!

Jayme