Dick, count me in. In short this is a good chance for SAC to do a worthwhile outreach project. AJ Crayon Phoenix, AZ ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Harshaw To: sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 7:27 AM Subject: [sac-forum] FW: [FWD: Re: Millennium High School Observatory Project] Folks, I received this request for help from a local high school student who wants to refurbish her school’s observatory and return it to operation. I am willing to help her. Anyone want to join me? If so, please reply so I can make contact with Ally and set up a meeting. Richard Harshaw Cave Creek, Arizona Brilliant Sky Observatory -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: Millennium High School Observatory Project From: snickerd00dle32@xxxxxxx Date: Fri, August 27, 2010 2:04 pm To: president@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I have very limited experience with telescopes, so it was my wish to have any assistance possible in the pre planning (The bottom of the observatory has been damaged and needs to be rebuilt, but I would not know where to begin with drafting those plans) and then with the assembly of the telescope near the end of the project. Any and all help is entirely welcome! Thank you so much, Ally Carr -----Original Message----- From: president@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: snickerd00dle32@xxxxxxx Sent: Fri, Aug 27, 2010 10:04 am Subject: RE: Millennium High School Observatory Project Ally, how can we help you? Richard Harshaw President, Saguaro Astronomy Club Owner, Brilliant Sky Observatory (Cave Creek, AZ) www.lodestarconsultinginc.com -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Millennium High School Observatory Project From: snickerd00dle32@xxxxxxx Date: Thu, August 26, 2010 1:24 pm To: undisclosed-recipients:; Dear Richard Harshaw, My name is Ally Carr and I am a student at Millennium High School in Goodyear, Arizona. It has recently come to my attention that my High School has most of the equipment, including a rotating observatory dome and telescopes, necessary to make an observatory. I have taken it upon myself to propose the restoration of this facility as my senior project. Although this project has yet to be approved, it is my hope that I may receive help from the local Astronomy community. I believe it is incredibly important for my community to have access to an observatory in working condition, not in pieces scattered around campus. I can not do this without your help and expertise, and I hope you will find interest in restoring Goodyear's access to the stars. Thank you so much for your time, Ally Carr 602-908-5115