8 miles from town--sounds very doable. Lets plan for Sep 20th. 7pm (sunset is 6:54) at your lot in Alpine Forest. I'll take care of some balloons/signs, but...
ok. We'll have a scope set up too. Either a 6" refractor or a 14" Celestron.  We'll write up some directions this weekend. I gotta tell you, though,...
Here are the directions to our lot in Alpine Forest. Unfortunately, I can't give distances between the turns. I'd be guessing at best.  If you'd like I...
Hi Neill, Any press about the local light pollution problem is greatly welcome. I'll call you this evening but there are others more experienced with the ...
The Greater Tehachapi Astronomy Club is having a public star party this Saturday, September 20th. Tom and Edith Cohen have graciously offered to host it on...
To follow-up my previous e-mail, the weather for Saturday looks great with highs in the 70's and sunshine. Please bring warm clothes as it'll likely be in the...
I want to send out a very sincere Thank You to Tom and Edie for hosting yesterday's star party! The weather wasn't optimal; in fact it was downright odd, with...
We really enjoyed meeting all of you folks. The weather will do what it will, but having the opportunity to "commune with our fellow amateur astronomers" was...
I'd like to encourage anyone interested in abating local light pollution to contact Neill. He's authoring a series of articles that will highlight the issue...
Tehachapi Astronomers... I would like to hear your feedback on the next few GTAC events. The calendar has the following: Event: Telescope Clinic Date:...
Thank you Edie, that's very generous! You two are clearly diehards; I fear the impending weather might scare some people away. I would like to hear from others...
Rain or snow is all that would stop us. But perhaps another location at lower elevation would be warmer for those not accustomed to staying up all night in...
For the article on Dark Skies, I need aerial/satellite night photographs for: § Immediate Tehachapi area § Lancaster-Palmdale to Bakersfield area § CCI...
The KRV Astronomy Club Star Party on September 27th will be held at the Fairview Helispot up the Kern River. The Fairview Helispot is on the old Fairview dump...
I would love to attend the telescope clinic on Oct 18th. I have a great "student scope" and have not been able to figure out the equatorial mount. If we...
Tehachapi Astronomers, For those interested in getting some help with their telescopes, I'd like to invite you over this evening to my house. The focus would...
Hi Everyone, I'm Richard Sparks and my wife, Christine, and I live in BVS. We've been in Tehachapi about 7 years and are excited to find GTAC. Always big fans...
Posted to KRVR.org’s DARK SKY page: National Geographic November 2008: Light Pollution: Our Vanishing Night -- Richard Cayia Rowe, www.KRVR.org website...
Dear Brandon, Â Â Â Â I have been in trouble for my health since April, and I just finished MRI and going to take CAT scan next. Things are going so slow...
As you may recall, I have been spearheading a campaign to curb the excessive lighting in the City of Tehachapi. I made a presentation to the City Council in...
Tehachapi Skywatch by Dale Hawkins Welcome to the International Year of Astronomy The new year brings with it many beginnings, commemorations, and renewals; we...
Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO) Released for Public Review The IDA/IES Joint Committee proudly announces the release to public review of the Model Lighting...
Dear Astronomy friends, Thanks again for your support of last year's Julian Starfest, high in the Cuyamaca Mountains near San Diego, close to Palomar...
Dear Astronomy friends, Thanks again for your support of last year's Julian Starfest, high in the Cuyamaca Mountains near San Diego, close to Palomar...
Dear RTMC Astronomy Expo Board: I have been attending RTMC for 30 years and very much enjoy the opportunity to see old friends, make new ones, and share our...
Folks, We need YOUR help to spread the word about the Julian Starfest (SAN DIEGO) on the weekend of August 22-23, 2009. Located high in the Cuyamaca Mountains...
Folks, We now have another world class dark sky star party and astronomy equipment expo in California. We need YOUR help to spread the word about the Julian...
Good question Dave. There's no easy answer. There are two causes of light pollution: direct and indirect lighting. Direct lighting is your neighbors porch...
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