[sac-forum] Re: Dark Sky Sites and Schedules?

Hi Steve,

 

Thank you for responding personally to my inquiry.  I appreciate your
time.  I have recently re-entered the hobby after a long hiatus and,
believe me, have scoured the internet and have been reading voraciously
- making up for lost time.  I've also made the trek to Starizona and
picked up an Orion XT10i and a fairly hefty pile of accessories.  As for
my search for local events, I've seen the formal ones, but was also
looking for informal get-togethers too.  (Like I said, I'm trying to
make up for lost time).

 

I realize that there are a number of clubs in the valley; SAC, EVAC and
the newer DFAC.  The truth is that your club's general organization,
longevity, high standing within the astronomy community, and the
incredible compilation of information in the SAC770 spreadsheet is
pretty compelling.

 

I'll be in touch.

 

Thanks again,


Darrell Spencer

 

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[mailto:sac-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Palmer
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:59 AM
To: sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [sac-forum] Re: Dark Sky Sites and Schedules?

 

Dear Darrell,

 

Thank you Darrell for coming to our forum and requesting the info.  Much
is available via the forums, but yes it takes awhile to sort through all
the messages just to locate the pertinent data you are searching for.  A
lot of times you can just do a google or any other search for "Astronomy
& Phoenix" for curent alternative events & location information.  Good
luck and hope you are able to make it to a fun filled Star party in the
future.

 

Sincerely,

Steve Palmer

 

 

P.S.  FYI...

 

This was the issue I brought up months ago when all the steaming
broadcasts occurred.  As I stated then, many new members, prospects &
the general public had asked me & others as to where they could locate
info on upcoming events.  It wasn't just me trying to be obnoxious or
anything.  I was forward looking at increasing our membership & outreach
programs.  This just further points out my request & suggestions in the
past about putting up a simple link or page on our website listing
upcoming events.  This is what nearly every other local club,
organization or meetup group already does.  Or at the least the most
successful ones. :)..  As a result many prospective individuals end up
locating there info from alternative clubs, then attending those events
& not ours.  To me this is the only common sense thing and best option
to do.  This "IS" what almost any prospective visitor / future
astronomer would expect from a well organized & competent club.

 

Respectfully,

Steve Palmer



"Spencer, Darrell" <DSpencer@xxxxxxx> wrote:

        Could someone please post a quick schedule (or provide a link)
of
        upcoming gatherings at "dark sky" sites in the valley? I'd love
to make
        a couple as I have awakened a sleeping demon (astronomy monster)
and am
        trying to make up for lost time.
        
        I have seen the SAC site, but was wondering if there might be
other,
        less "formal" gatherings as well.
        
        I'm interested in joining SAC and would love to meet a few folks
- and
        get the Dob out to an area where I can actually see southern sky
        features. (I live in the far north valley).
        
        Thanks,
        
        Darrell

 

  

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