Also, it was decided to try to do a Messier Marathon, and late March is the optimum time for that.? But yes, we had to work within the state park's schedule.? We don't like to compete with SRSP, because some of us like to go there.
George
George Reynolds
"Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)?
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On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 08:33:34 AM EDT, jimcoble2000 via groups.io <jimcoble2000@...> wrote:
It varied Stu. Dealing with a State Park is quite different than Kent's private arrangements back in the day. I believe that was the only time available. One thing to think about also is May is now quite hot and buggy. Coinjock would be horrible, bug wise, by May.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 08:24:44 AM EDT, Stu Beaber via groups.io <wd4sel@...> wrote:
Memory sometimes fails me...but didn't spring ECSP used to be in May? Seems like lots more people would have attended if it were in May, not in the windy month of March and in direct conflict with SRSP. Of course there may have be other circumstances that dictated the March date.
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Stu
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It looks like we will have a full house for next week's Garden Stars.? Already 30 people have registered for the event.??
So far only my name is on the RSVP list, but I'm sure we will have more club members participating.
George
George Reynolds
"Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)?
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January!
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 01:13:55 PM EDT, RapidEye via groups.io <rapideye.us@...> wrote:
I know I attended them in March, April, and May, depending on the year and the campground's availability. And I don't know what month the bugs weren't bad at Coinjock ;-)
Memory sometimes fails me...but didn't spring ECSP used to be in May? Seems like lots more people would have attended if it were in May, not in the windy month of March and in direct conflict with SRSP. Of course there may have be other circumstances that dictated the March date.
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Stu
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I know I attended them in March, April, and May, depending on the year and the campground's availability. And I don't know what month the bugs weren't bad at Coinjock ;-)
Memory sometimes fails me...but didn't spring ECSP used to be in May? Seems like lots more people would have attended if it were in May, not in the windy month of March and in direct conflict with SRSP. Of course there may have be other circumstances that dictated the March date.
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Stu
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
done!
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:46:35 AM EDT, Jeremy via groups.io <jsaria@...> wrote:
If anyone is interested in spreading the appreciation to more Rangers, Joel Morris was the ranger that manned the tent on public night, handing out flashlights and directing guests towards us.
On Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 10:46 AM jimcoble2000 via <jimcoble2000= [email protected]> wrote:
Thanks! He is listed in the drop down menu for the park. I just finished a thank you note and commendation.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 09:37:23 AM EDT, Richard W Roberts via <richard.w.roberts74= [email protected]> wrote:
Trevor Johnson On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 9:01?AM jimcoble2000 via <jimcoble2000= [email protected]> wrote:
Ha.................Shawn could you provide the name of the ranger please. I think it was Trevor. Need a name 
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 08:32:00 AM EDT, Shawn Loescher via <shawn.loescher= [email protected]> wrote:
You're welcome and thanks for coming out. Here is a link to the Recognize A Ranger page: .
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Yes, thank you to the ECSP Team that put together a terrific weekend! We know it took a lot of hard work "behind the scenes".?
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
If anyone is interested in spreading the appreciation to more Rangers, Joel Morris was the ranger that manned the tent on public night, handing out flashlights and directing guests towards us.
On Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 10:46 AM jimcoble2000 via <jimcoble2000= [email protected]> wrote:
Thanks! He is listed in the drop down menu for the park. I just finished a thank you note and commendation.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 09:37:23 AM EDT, Richard W Roberts via <richard.w.roberts74= [email protected]> wrote:
Trevor Johnson On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 9:01?AM jimcoble2000 via <jimcoble2000= [email protected]> wrote:
Ha.................Shawn could you provide the name of the ranger please. I think it was Trevor. Need a name
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 08:32:00 AM EDT, Shawn Loescher via <shawn.loescher= [email protected]> wrote:
You're welcome and thanks for coming out. Here is a link to the Recognize A Ranger page: .
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Fw: Thank you for Recognizing a Ranger
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From: do.not.reply@... <do.not.reply@...> To: "jimcoble2000@..." <jimcoble2000@...> Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 09:22:55 AM EDT Subject: Thank you for Recognizing a Ranger
Thank you for taking time to help us recognize one of our staff who exceeded your customer service expectations. Please be assured that the employee will receive your positive comments and be recognized by their supervisor and Virginia State Park management. Adam Bresnehan Chair, Customer Service Working Group
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Thanks! He is listed in the drop down menu for the park. I just finished a thank you note and commendation.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 09:37:23 AM EDT, Richard W Roberts via groups.io <richard.w.roberts74@...> wrote:
On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 9:01?AM jimcoble2000 via <jimcoble2000= [email protected]> wrote:
Ha.................Shawn could you provide the name of the ranger please. I think it was Trevor. Need a name
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 08:32:00 AM EDT, Shawn Loescher via <shawn.loescher= [email protected]> wrote:
You're welcome and thanks for coming out. Here is a link to the Recognize A Ranger page: .
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
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On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 9:01?AM jimcoble2000 via <jimcoble2000= [email protected]> wrote:
Ha.................Shawn could you provide the name of the ranger please. I think it was Trevor. Need a name
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 08:32:00 AM EDT, Shawn Loescher via <shawn.loescher= [email protected]> wrote:
You're welcome and thanks for coming out. Here is a link to the Recognize A Ranger page: .
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Ha.................Shawn could you provide the name of the ranger please. I think it was Trevor. Need a name
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 08:32:00 AM EDT, Shawn Loescher via groups.io <shawn.loescher@...> wrote:
You're welcome and thanks for coming out. Here is a link to the Recognize A Ranger page: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/customer-service.
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Thanks Shawn.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 08:32:00 AM EDT, Shawn Loescher via groups.io <shawn.loescher@...> wrote:
You're welcome and thanks for coming out. Here is a link to the Recognize A Ranger page: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/customer-service.
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It varied Stu. Dealing with a State Park is quite different than Kent's private arrangements back in the day. I believe that was the only time available. One thing to think about also is May is now quite hot and buggy. Coinjock would be horrible, bug wise, by May.
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 08:24:44 AM EDT, Stu Beaber via groups.io <wd4sel@...> wrote:
Memory sometimes fails me...but didn't spring ECSP used to be in May? Seems like lots more people would have attended if it were in May, not in the windy month of March and in direct conflict with SRSP. Of course there may have be other circumstances that dictated the March date.
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Stu
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Re: Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
You're welcome and thanks for coming out. Here is a link to the Recognize A Ranger page: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/other/customer-service.
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Memory sometimes fails me...but didn't spring ECSP used to be in May? Seems like lots more people would have attended if it were in May, not in the windy month of March and in direct conflict with SRSP. Of course there may have be other circumstances that dictated the March date.
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Stu
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Thanks for the nice star party and thanks to those who made it happen.
Thank you to Jeffery, Shawn, Bruce, Jeremy, and all others who made the star party come off.
If we could remember to post the site to thank the park and commend a ranger on the IO group chat that would be nice. It may be on facebook already as that seems to be the main way of communications but being on IO (not facebook) I don't want to miss the ability to thank the park.
Once again thank you to the organizers.
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ECSP2 March 2025 at Chippokes State Park
We had a very good time at East Coast Star Party (ECSP) March 27-29. The skies were clear Thursday night and mostly clear Friday evening. The brisk winds all kept the dew away every night. Friday's open house was successful with about 50 guests from the Chippokes State Park Campground.?
Hats off to the entire ECSP committee. Special thanks to Jeff Goldstein for making the spaghetti dinner Friday night. Thanks to Jeremy Mitchell for cooking burgers and hot dogs for the Saturday cookout, and a special thanks for all the effort put forth by Shawn Loescher. Bruce Powers deserves mention for getting ECSP rolling again. Here are a few pictures of the party, and some pictures I snapped on a nature walk along the James River.
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I did. Report to follow
On Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 05:51:06 PM EDT, Ted Forte via groups.io <tedforte511@...> wrote:
I thought he¡¯d bring the big refractor. ?
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We had a good time last night at the East Coast Star Party at Chippokes State Park near Surrry, Virginia. We were treated to a traditional ECSP spaghetti dinner early on. About 50 campers in the campground came to look through our telescopes from 7-10 pm.
Here are some objects I showed the campers through my telescope.
List: 25/03/25 ECSP2 10¡±
Jupiter
(Planet in Taurus)
Messier 41
(Open Cluster in Canis Major)
Messier 35
(Open Cluster in Gemini)
Bode's Nebulae - M 81
(Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major)
Bode's Nebulae - M 82
(Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major)
Ghost of Jupiter Nebula - NGC 3242
(Planetary Nebula in Hydra)
Eskimo Nebula - NGC 2392
(Planetary Nebula in Gemini)
Messier 93
(Open Cluster in Puppis)
NGC 2467
(Open Cluster in Puppis)
NGC 2467
(Bright Nebula in Puppis)
Messier 48
(Open Cluster in Hydra)
NGC 2506
(Open Cluster in Monoceros)
NGC 2539
(Open Cluster in Puppis)
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Re: I will be missing the ECSP
George you are missed and I hope you make a quick recovery as well.
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Shawn Loescher
Kent Blackwell
