I really don't have much problem in the cold. I make the effort if I am
imaging because of the improved S/N ratio. What kills me is the dew... I
went up to the Happy Jack area twice late last year and was dewed out both
times. The second time I took an old 12VDC hair dryer which didn't work.
Yes - the cold makes my knees and back feel better to a point. I actually
feel better. I can take the cold as long as I can have my hot chocolate.
Caffeine messes up my night vision.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Stan Gorodenski
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 6:35 PM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Going scoping and avoiding the cold
Last November for the whole month I was getting spectra of a star. When
doing spectroscopy it seems one is warmed up by the activity necessary.
Earlier in the month it got pretty cold, in the low 20's I believe. I
survived it. It is a funny thing. The thought of doing it is a big
deterrent, but once into it it is not that bad. I would not be able to do it
for a long number of consecutive days, though, because although I can
weather through a nightly observing session, I can tell that the cold does
wear me down if it is done too many nights in a row. Another odd thing is
that my hands will get cold but some times it actually feels good. Isn't
that odd? Has anyone else experienced this?
Stan
On 5/10/2015 5:35 PM, stevecoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Brian;
I know you have lived in Flagstaff for a long time. Those of us who
have lived in Arizona flatlands for a long time just can't deal with
what we consider low temperatures and be comfortable. I will see you
in June, before the Monsoons start. I do hope for you that the clouds
clear out so you can get some work done at Anderson Mesa.
