[AZ-Observing] Re: Star Party On Ice?

  • From: "J. D MADDY" <maddy0485@xxxxxxx>
  • To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 17:25:26 -0700

We're not cold enough for ice up here. The rink is a city sponsored "roller 
skating" facility. It's a good surface in the early spring and fall, but, 
the concrete heats up too much for the summer. They also have a "skate park" 
nearby, but it's a little tricky setting a Dob up on the ramps.

JD

>From: "Tom Polakis" <tpolakis@xxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: AZ-Observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [AZ-Observing] Star Party On Ice?
>Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 14:19:48 -0700
>
>There has been some discussion among the SAC Board about the potential
>liability issue at star parties.  And it is understandable, considering
>folks are climbing ladders and dodging thorny succulents in the dark.
>Take a look at the picture from an Astronomers of Verde Valley public star
>party about one-third of the way down this page.
>
>http://www.astroverde.jaspernet.com/news.htm
>
>Please tell me it's *roller* hockey they play on this rink.  I am eagerly
>awaiting a reply from JD Maddy on this one.
>
>Tom
>
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