There are only about six more weeks until the Golden State Star Party gets underway on Frosty Acres Ranch in Adin, CA, June 20-24. Nowās the time to register...
There hasn't been any postings lately with GSSP 2009 being only three weeks away. So, there's this question I have for all those who made the party last year:...
Myself! Richard Navarrete There hasn't been any postings lately with GSSP 2009 being only three weeks away. So, there's this question I have for all those who...
You don't or shouldn't NEED to bring a larger scope. If you are civil and patient, there is almost no one with a large scope that won't let you look at what...
... - A stronger, sturdier canopy. - A car, to make day trips more manageable (driving the RV was ok but I didn't need to bring the whole house with me to see...
Much like Jeff said about people sharing views in a big scope, you could probably get by mooching beer the whole time. :-) Richard More beer. ... From: Rogelio...
Definately going to bring a heavier jacket than in 2008, plus another telescope for viewing while imaging, more snacks and drinks, and a reminder to self to...
... Last year I forgot to bring shade for my tent. I had bought an aluminized popup trailer cover to cover my tent (and provide darkness) in the mornings. I...
The Significant Other was "forgotten" last year... but will be on-hand this year, along with her 20"... Also, maybe a kite. Last year had pretty steady winds...
Last year I "forgot" almost everything since I flew to the bay area and caught a ride up to GSSP for a couple days with Dave Sopchak. Fortunately, Paul A...
... Ah yes, definitely a kite. There is lots of space and a great afternoon breeze up there. Also, a French press for late night coffee. And my Jetboil....
Solar scope... but I am hoping to borrow Charlie's to keep me entertained while on Gate duty. :D ... Jeff Gortatowsky, Fullerton, CA Twitter: faintfuzzyfindr...
The 2009 Golden State Star Party is only three short weeks away. On-line registrationĀ ends on June 12, 2009. The registration fee for all four days and nights...
This week's northern California weather has seen lot of thunderstorms lasting through the night. I hope this pattern changes in a couple of weeks. This kind...
Peter Natscher wrote: This week's northern California weather has seen lot of thunderstorms lasting through the night. I hope this pattern changes in a couple...
We get this pattern 2 or 3 times during the summer, and it usually lasts a week or so each time. There is a lot of moist air, which is part of the pattern....
I'll start to pay attention to the weather on June 16th or 17th. The forecast for June 15th means little at this point. Personally, let it rain all it wants...
Randy Muller wrote: We get this pattern 2 or 3 times during the summer, and it usually lasts a week or so each time. There is a lot of moist air, which is part...
I¹m reading that the west coast is increasingly becoming affected by a new El Nino event in the eastern Pacific all the way south to Chile. This warms air...
Well, I've just spent a few hours loading up my SUV to see if all my camping stuff and 24 in. Starmaster would fit inside. I've got 75 cuft of cargo space...
I found this to be accurate last year... http://www.dryday.com/30dayWeather/US/California/Alturas.html \Paul A ________________________________ From:...
GSSP 2009 is going to be here real soon. I can hardly wait!! Does anyone know how attendance is looking this year? The same as last year? More? Less?...
During the past Lassen star parties (1990¹s-2001, the names of the attendee¹s were listed for view. I wish that would be available again. It would be cool...
Last Year people were able to post a photo and a short note in a who was comming section of the web page/blog. I guess that got dropped this year? Dennis...
This was the first thing that I spotted Sunday when the Marine Layer cleared enough to first light a binoviewer I obtained. It's was a spot that had three...