[AZ-Observing] Re: CalStar

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Surprisingly, we (my miniature astronomer daughter, Mary, went with) were the 
only ones from out of state despite an add for this party in Sky and 
Telescope.  I think every Astronomy Club in California (there are a lot!) was 
represented though. The few I noted were The Sidewalk Astronomers, San Jose 
Astronomical Association, The Astronomical Unit, The Astronomy Connection 
(some kind of clearinghouse for California Astronomy Clubs 
http://observers.org/ ), Kern Astronomy Society, China Lake Astronomers and 
Vandenburg Amateur Astronomy Society.
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Many of the astronomers there know many of the astronomers here!  That was 
such a great reassuring feeling to me--how there are people united by a love 
of the sky!  And even then some of them knew some of us from some other places 
like the Texas Star Party!   Small world, smaller universe!
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 The Astronomy Connection is a "virtual club" just online astro discussion
and observing plans , results, and events- no dues, meetings or any such
administrivia. I was a member of this group for the 3 years of my sentence
in the Silicon Valley. A very accomodating and friendly group. I may have
to try that next year, as Calstar is a new event, this was just its second 
year. The Bay area clubs tend to prefer the Mt. Lassen state park for thier
truly dark skies. Thats a more rugged star event(s), high altitude, cold temps
even in summer, Bears that can open coolers, and less certain weather than
the Pacific coast. Lassen is a week long event and is done twice each summer.
The Park is a volcanic wonderland, and if you ever have the need to feel
an earthquake, thats the place to try.
 
 Russ C
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