For those who might be at the site on Friday and notice the blue Polakis 10-inch Dob on a platform, it hasn't been stolen. In fact, it is on loan to two visitors who came a long way to participate in the Messier Marathon. Ben Nagorsen and Julian Braun arrived from Munich Germany last Saturday to begin a two-week tour of Arizona, which includes Friday and Saturday nights at the airstrip. Stop by and say hi to them if you get a chance. You won't be able to miss their multi-color camper van. Tom -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.