[AZ-Observing] Re: [EVAC] Globe site

Then I take it I won't be seeing you at Vekol tonight?

Jon Christensen
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  From: Joseph R. Goss 
  To: Evac ; az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:54 AM
  Subject: [EVAC] Globe site


  Just got back from two nights near the EVAC Globe observing site.  Arrived 
Friday at 1700 to find 6 RV's with at least 12 ATV racing around with dirt 
flying. Drove around the site, fairly level with open areas and trees.  Limited 
viewing below 30 degrees above the horizon due to trees. Decided read quick 
this was not the place to be this weekend.  Went on up the road to FR 645 and 
drove 1.5 miles up hill and found a site with room for 4-6 cars.  Not very 
level had to shim one tripod leg with a 2x4 to level.  From this site the sky 
was fairly black above 30 degrees.  A Mt. to the west blocked out the light 
dome of Phoenix.  The tail of Scorpius just skimmed the horizon.  As the Milky 
Way rose I thought I saw clouds rising, then realized it was the Milky Way.  By 
2300 the great rift in the Milky Way stood out. I could see 6 stars with direct 
vision in the bowl of the Big Dipper. I would rate this area as better than 
Vekol Rd site, but not as good as the 5 Mile Meadow site.  Transparency was 
7/10 and seeing was between 6-7/10 depending on the wind both nights.  It was 
very windy Saturday during the day, but the wind died down around 2300 both 
nights.  I doubt I will ever use the Vekol Site again.  This location has no 
illegal or drug traffic and no border patrol running up and down the road 
stirring up dust.  The site was only 10 miles farther than going to Vekol Rd.

    Joe Goss

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