[AZ-Observing] Re: Sentinel next weekend
- From: "Tejera, Rick" <rtejera@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'" <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 12:24:30 -0500
Bill,
I've usually bring my camp stove and some burgers, etc. Also I prefer to
sleep in relative copmfort so I pack a tent & sleeping bag, Others don't
mind the back of the truck (maybe I'd be that way as well if I didn't have a
Saturn:). Nearest place to eat is in Gila Bend, about 30 mile from the site.
as for "facilities" the desert is yours. I know we get a porta potty for the
Sentinel Stargaze in April, but thats a ways off. Cell phone coverage worked
for me at Sentinel last time I was there, that was on Sprint, Can't say
aboutn other services. There is a rest area on I-8 about 2 miles from the
exit, I imagine there is a repeater antena there, so you should proabably be
able to aleast get roaming service, but don't hold me to that.
I sure hope your wife asks questions first and shoots second when you get
home:).
See you there
Rick Tejera
Editor SACnews
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix, Arizona
-----Original Message-----
From: William R Wood [mailto:wmrwood@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 9:50 AM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Sentinel next weekend
I certainly intend to be there if the weather is clear. Are we going to
arrive early to work on the hole in the road?
Also, as a newcomer to multi-night astro-camping I have a couple of
questions.
I have attended 5 or 6 star parties and stayed overnight, sleeping a few
hours in the back of my pickup so I know how that works. But, for 2-3
nighters, what do folks do during the intervening daytime periods? What
about food? Does everybody go somewhere or bring their own stuff? Are
propane stoves allowed? What about bathroom facilities? Do you bring
portable equip or find a spot in the desert? Do cell phones work at
Sentinel; my Qwest phone did not work at the All AZ Star Party or Vekol Rd?
Anything else I should know?
The only remaining question is whether I can talk the wife into letting me
stay 2-3 nights. She lays awake with my gun under the pillow when I am not
home and is not in the best of moods when I return :o)
Regards,
Bill Wood
Fountain Hills, AZ
>
> Matt, et al;
>
> Yes, I am planning a three nighter, also Matt. Friday thru
> Sunday and home on Monday about Noon.
>
> Hoping for the best. Lots of warm clothes and AJ and I have
> observing lists enough for everybody.
>
> See ya there;
> Steve
>
> stevecoe@xxxxxxxxx
> Author: Deep Sky Observing--The Astronomical Tourist
> Saguaro Astronomy Club web site:
> www.saguaroastro.org
>
>
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