[AZ-Observing] Re: Refractor Comparison

My thought on the All Arizona Star Party is that because the field is so 
big the purpose of a refractor fest, as Brian put it, might be defeated. 
Unless an area of the field was cordoned off for those participating in 
the refractor fest and those bringing a refractor would be willing to 
set up in this area, having to walk all around the field (and I know how 
extremely big it is) to compare refractors would be very-very difficult, 
especially in the dark trying to find them amongst all the reflectors. I 
do not think Sentinel would have the same problem because the field is 
not that big as I remember from my visit years ago, and there is not as 
large an attendance as at the All Arizona Star Party.

Any other ideas or enhancements on Bill's thoughts?
Stan

William R Wood wrote:

>I will bring my Tak 5" or 3.5", whichever is preferred by the attendees, to
>a refractor outing if it can be a one night affair.  For 2 nighters at dark
>sites like Sentinel or the All AZ Star Party I really want to bring my 10"
>reflector since I don't get to use it much at home due to the nasty light
>pollution.
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