[AZ-Observing] Re: Going Green out at the observing field

Hey Jimmy,
Actually, although I posted a smart-ass reply, I think your comments are 
very interesting and constructive, esp. for situations where people go 
out and camp for several days at a time.  When I get a chance, I would 
like to know more about the tech details of your charging system (but 
not here on the list...)
Good on ya!
Gene Lucas
(17250)


Jimmy Ray wrote:

>Some of you may have noticed that out on observing weekends I have started
>to move toward a "greener" method of maintaining gear, cooking, etc. During
>5 mile meadow I successfully deployed a solar charging system, using a large
>panel , charging circuits, etc. Now I have a new solar item I have not only
>worked with all this weekend but am very excited about its overall
>performance for field use. Sun Ovens international sells a totally
>self-contained and extremely light and portable solar oven.  It's interior
>is about 14"x14"x14" and with it I have cooked casseroles, rice, cooked meat
>and boiled large quantities of water (yes BOILED water). It maintains an
>interior temp between 325 and 350 degrees. Is very simple to use. As such
>items like Hot pizza, etc. at the field will probably a new menu items. They
>say baking bread is a snap but as of yet I have not tried it. (but will). I
>find it pretty amazing at what the energy of our nearest star can do. It's
>out there might as well put it to work.
> 
>Jimmy Ray
>  
>

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