[AZ-Observing] Fw: San Pedro Valley Observatory
- From: "Jon Christensen" <jonc97@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:57:12 -0700
?In case anybody is interested....
From: Dean Salman
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:49 AM
Subject: San Pedro Valley Observatory
In case anyone is in Southern AZ this weekend.
The well-known Astronomers Inn (formerly The Skywatchers Inn) on the east side
of Benson is reopening as the San Pedro Valley Observatory (SPVO). It is the
site of the old Vega-Bray Observatory containing the wonderful 20-inch
Maksutov, one of the largest telescopes of its kind in the US. When the
facility opens for business, new owner Pete McLaughin eventually plans to have
remotely controlled telescopes for those who want to observe from their homes,
and, for those on vacation, telescopes and host astronomers available for hire
to give sky tours.. SPVO is having a free open house this weekend, Saturday, 18
Sept.
Directions can be found via the link at the bottom of the page or use Mapquest
or Google Maps to find it, but basically take exit 306 (Pomerene Rd) off I-10.
At the end of the exit ramp turn right (south), then turn left (east) onto the
frontage road and go for about 1/2 mile, at the first street (Old Airport Rd)
turn right (south) going over the railroad tracks, follow Old Airport Rd for a
few miles (there will be several sharp turns and you will go over the San Pedro
River). Eventually you will see a sign for Astronomers Rd, turn right onto this
dirt road, and follow it to the end where you will see the entrance to the SPVO.
Open house is from, Saturday, 18 Sept. 2pm to 9pm Telescope viewing available
I am one of the staff astronomers there, so I hope to see you there!
Dean Salman
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