[AZ-Observing] Sentinel-Schwaar Star Gaze on Nov. 13

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Howdy all;
 
What follows is the flyer for the Sentinel Star Gaze for next month.  We
will order up the portable toilet as the event draws closer, but other
than that, you will need to bring all you need.  Particullarly if you
are going to stay for Friday and Saturday.  If you have never been there
and have questions, please send them to me and I will do my best to
provide answers.  Otherwise, the usual dark site rules apply.  I have
heard that the road to the site is not in great shape, so drive
carefully once you cross the railroad tracks.
 
After hearing several tales from observers at Vekol Road last weekend, I
will contact the Sheriff's Department in Gila Bend and let them know
where we will be.  I hope that will provide us a safer environment.  I
know of no one who has actually been hurt at either observing site and I
insist on keeping it that way.
 
Clear Skies to us all;
Steve Coe  
 
 
Sentinel-Schwaar Star Gaze
Sat. Nov. 13, 2004
 
The Sentinel-Schwaar Star Gaze is a chance for astronomers to meet at an
Arizona dark sky site.  It is sponsored by the Deep Sky Group of the
Saguaro Astronomy Club in memory of Pierre Schwaar.  There is no
registration and no fee to attend, just show up and enjoy the night sky.
In the past, folks have arrived on Friday, for two nights of observing.
There are no facilities at the site; it is just a large flat area in the
middle of the desert southwest.  It gets both hot and cold, depending on
the whim of the weather, so bring cool water and warm clothes.  Please
be courteous about white light, many observers and photographers are
going after very dim objects.
 
To get to the site, drive to Gila Bend, AZ. and get on the I-8 freeway
going west toward Yuma.  The Sentinel exit is #87, about 30 miles west
from Gila Bend.  Take the exit and go south, across the railroad tracks.
Go straight south on the dirt road and drive 2 miles until you see a
large, flat area of the desert to your left, white rocks mark the site.
It is before a cattle guard.  YOU ARE THERE!
 

 
 



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