Grand Canyon Star Party

Well, it's less than a week now, but I've heard no mention of GCSP.
I'll be splitting my week between the South and North Rims again.
With a couple nights up in Utah afterwards.
Anybody else going?
Linton

Not news to you, Linton, but I'll be up there with the wife, daughter and a friend, and even the dog. North Rim, looking forward to seeing the fine folks from SAC again. Carla and Todd are coming mid-week, and some of the "kids" from Griffith may come pitch a tent in my site as well. Might go out to Kaibab Lodge if Steve needs me to, though unsure of which night. Can't wait to set up on the patio again, and see good astro-buddies. Maybe we'll even get ONE night of clouds instead of several this time around. One would be nice, because I'd love to toss back a few ales at the Roughrider Tavern again...

Jim

Linton Rohr said:

Well, it's less than a week now, but I've heard no mention of GCSP.
I'll be splitting my week between the South and North Rims again.
With a couple nights up in Utah afterwards.
Anybody else going?
Linton

Hi Linton,
The Grand Canyon Star Party was off to a good start last night. It is a mixted fortune that I have to work all week and miss the next weekend. However, gainful employment is a good thing. It helps me buy stuff.

Speaking of buying stuff, my new-ish 10" Maksutov performed like a champ. We have clear skies and could see dozens of objects not usually seen with the unaided eye. The Yavapai Point was just fine.

Gorgeous views of Saturn with moons in tow, lots of clusters and a few nebulea. The crowd was not huge but very good. Not a fingerprint on anything.

Well, gotta go. I'm here at work on a Sunday afternoon, but you can see what I'm up to!
Hahhh...
Have a great one!
Clear Skies,
Steve
8)

I dunno, but I think a star party at the Grand Canyon sounds dangerous as all heck. What with all the people being afraid to use flashlights. God forbid anyone get disoriented.

"The portalets are over there...."
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
"I guess he missed them..."