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Astrogranny
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Reged: 08/18/06
Posts: 9
Loc: Mid-Atlantic
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Re: How to Make Your Star Party Almost Heaven
08/11/08 10:37 PM
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I attend as many star parties as I can. I've never felt my equipment was in danger, although small, valuable items like my laptop, eyepieces, and small refractors get put away. Once I left my laptop out - it was still there in the morning - soaked with dew. One thing I quickly realized was that a lot of people had much fancier equipment than mine. Also there are LOTS of people around 24/7.
If you are worried about security, just take a tent, lawn chair, and binoculars and walk around and look through other peoples scopes. One guy I know NEVER bothers with a telescope - and has a wonderful time.
Going to a star party is totally fun for a bunch of reasons. I encourage it. The worst problem I've had is freezing - it can get darn cold out there.
Martha Gay
SV90TBV
14" TScope
Pop-up camper with furnace 
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