[AZ-Observing] Re: Occultation attempted at Badger Springs Road

Jack, let's give it a go maybe next 3Q moon cycle?


Richard Harshaw
Cave Creek, AZ


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[mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jack Jones
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 2:01 PM
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Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Occultation attempted at Badger Springs Road

I can see 5.4 mag stars from my backyard in N Phx and if I can see 6.5 mag 
stars from there and it's only 35-40 miles up the road I'd say it's a good 
spot or at least worth checking out a few times. I'd try getting up on one
of 
the hills. If low riders can't get to it so much the better.

Jack

stanlep@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> Hmm. If you've tried the area and found it wanting, I doubt if the
geology
>> and air currents have changed much in a few  years. The site is only a
few
>> miles closer than the Cherry Road site, which is a pretty good site to
use
>> (Monsoons permitting).
>>
>>
>> Richard Harshaw
>> Cave Creek, AZ
>>
>>
> 
> 
> Well, its been many years. It seems worthwhile to give it some tries. I
> would be interested to know what others think of Badger Springs, other
> than being a good butterfly collecting area.
> Stan
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