[AZ-Observing] Re: LAST CALL FOR MT. WILSON OBSERVING RUN
- From: "Kimball Corson" <kcorson@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 11:06:46 -0700
I confirm, if I haven't already.
Kimball Corson
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From: "Chuck" <astrogeoc@xxxxxxx>
To: "AZ Observing" <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 10:43 AM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] LAST CALL FOR MT. WILSON OBSERVING RUN
> Deadline is fast approaching to make a reservation to be assured of the
date preferred which is May 7, a Saturday one day ahead of new moon. The
alternative date of June 4, a Satruday nearest the new moon, is also still
available.
> To date we have 7 persons confirmed and 3 maybe. If we get 9 the cost
would be $100 apiece but if we can get the maximum number of 15 that is
reduced to $ 60 apiece. Total cost for an all night session is $ 900. Not
all that bad for use of a technician and a professional historic 60"
telescope in a professional observatory.
>
> This is strictly observing some objects selected by the technician and
some listed by the observers if visible. Make a list! It is possible to
take digital or photos through the eyepiece but CCD's take too much time
away from other's observing time although it is permissible to do with your
own equipment.
>
> Go to http://www.mtwilson.edu for information. Click on Outreach tab,
then Observing with the 60" tab, and then Visitor Information/Request forms
tab for all details.
>
> I will handle the request forms and collect the money from each party to
send Mt. Wilson one check unless someone else would prefer to handle all
this. A self imposed confirmation deadline to me of January 16 is requested
with payment at the end of that week. First come first served until we get
to the cutoff of 15 participants. This is the best number so all can have
equal time observing each object throughout the night. More than that
number gets a bit hectic and less gets a bit expensive although doable with
less participants.
>
> I already have tentitive confirmation, unless there is a change in plans,
from Kimball Corson, D. Trogan, Bill Peters, Dave Taylor, Doug Simons, my
son and myself with possibles from Randy Peterson, Brian Workman and Rick
Tejera. But please do confirm for sure again as it is important to
determine the exact amount being split and so I can notify the amount needed
from each. If I don't hear from you I will presume you have decided not to
participate. Individual checks will not be cashed until all funds are in
and I confirm by telephone with Mt. Wilson as to the date still being
available.
>
> You will need to make you own travel arrangements (carpool, etc.),
accommodations, etc. Some may prefer to stay over and spend time sight
seeing elsewhere. And some may prefer to go over on a Saturday morning,
rest in the afternoon and rest the next morning before heading back to the
valley. I will make a list of those confirmed and their contacts so each can
arrange something to their desire.
>
> Contact me at astrogeoc@xxxxxxx or 480-981-1295.
>
> Chuck Crawford
>
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