[AZ-Observing] Re: Star Party Rules

I like Torsten's suggestion.  I think two zones at large observing fields
such as Sentinel or Arizona City would do fine.  If the all-nighters were
put only a couple hundred feet from those who need to leave earlier, much
of the problem would be solved without conveying an impression of being
anti-social.  I have done quite a bit of what Bob calls "serious" observing
at largge star parties by positioning myself very far from the field's
entrance.

Perhaps this subject could be brought up at the clubs' next Board meetings.

Tom



At 01:56 PM 10/15/01 -0700, Torsten Clay wrote:

>observing field with no lights just isn't safe. I think about the only
>thing that would help for a large event is to mark off different parking
>areas for those people camping and not leaving, and those people planning
>on leaving during the night. The camping area should be closed off with
>traffic cones, etc after dark. The areas would have to be separated by a
>few hundred feet, and people in the "leave early" lot should still park
>pointing towards the exit.


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Arizona Sky Pages
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