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Re: October party update and request..
Christa Sandoval
When are the dates? On Wed, Aug 21, 2024, 17:11 Jan Rush via <rushje=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: October party update and request..
Jan Rush
Hi Phil¡ª be assured we mention YCSP at every DVAA ?meeting and in every newsletter. ?However ?I won¡¯t be joining you in Oct¡ª I¡¯ll be out of town welcoming a new grandson.?
hoping for clear skies,?
Jan Rush
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October party update and request..
Hi everyone!? FYI, registrations are good at this point, with about six weeks to go.? Just enough for a small party, and registrations usually increase exponentially the closer we get. That said, there's still plenty of room, and I believe a bit more, the merrier! Please consider mentioning the York County Star Party to your freinds, clubs, and newsletter editors.? All they need is the link and the current dates: yorkcountystarparty.org Lancaster County, PA October 3-6, 2024. ? I see several friends have already registered, and this can only happen with your continued support.? Depending on turnout, October may be used more often. Thank you everyone, hope to see YOU there! Phil |
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Re: Public Perseids watch at Susquehannock State Park tonight 10pm to 12am
Hi Prasad.? I agree.? I was never informed of it.? I happened to be looking at their website and noticed this in their activities, just before I posted it on the group. I will ask how it went.? If it started at 10pm for 2 hours, I wonder how many people made the trip, and also wonder about the headlights during that time. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Prasad Agrahar via groups.io <ad_prasad@...> Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2024 7:34:49 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [YCSP] Public Perseids watch at Susquehannock State Park tonight 10pm to 12am Phil Great idea but a bit too late for me. Wish this had been proposed a day sooner.? Prasad
On Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 06:44:53 PM EDT, Phil De Rosa via groups.io <philderosa1@...> wrote:
FYI, The state park people are putting on a Perseid meteor watch, for anyone interested in watching from the park. Please let know if you have any thoughts about this.? I might provide anonymous feedback or suggestions to the supervisor, Thanks, Phil |
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Re: Public Perseids watch at Susquehannock State Park tonight 10pm to 12am
Phil Great idea but a bit too late for me. Wish this had been proposed a day sooner.? Prasad
On Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 06:44:53 PM EDT, Phil De Rosa via groups.io <philderosa1@...> wrote:
FYI, The state park people are putting on a Perseid meteor watch, for anyone interested in watching from the park. Please let know if you have any thoughts about this.? I might provide anonymous feedback or suggestions to the supervisor, Thanks, Phil |
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Public Perseids watch at Susquehannock State Park tonight 10pm to 12am
FYI, The state park people are putting on a Perseid meteor watch, for anyone interested in watching from the park. Please let know if you have any thoughts about this.? I might provide anonymous feedback or suggestions to the supervisor, Thanks, Phil |
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Re: Security lighting on maintenance building - can this be mitigated?
Hi Dave, thanks for asking, and letting me know you enjoyed it.? Good news.. I got full cooperation this year after some fuss.? ALL LIGHTS ARE NOW COVERED.? Better yet, they straightened that darn pole light, which was the biggest culprit. Also, thanks for registering.? Looking forward to seeing you both (and your 2 dogs) again! BTW, registration has been strong since I opened it up 4 days ago? That's very encouraging! From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Dave via groups.io <blennie96@...> Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 9:21:06 AM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [YCSP] Security lighting on maintenance building - can this be mitigated? Hi Phil, ? My wife and I enjoyed the party in June 2023, but the one thing I noted last time out was that the DCNR had some large vehicle maintenance buildings with bright security lighting that impacted the northern view.? Is there any chance they would give you the authority to turn off those lights, at least the ones facing the observing field?? Or perhaps cover / shield them with some red filters? ? Thanks Dave |
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Security lighting on maintenance building - can this be mitigated?
Hi Phil, ? My wife and I enjoyed the party in June 2023, but the one thing I noted last time out was that the DCNR had some large vehicle maintenance buildings with bright security lighting that impacted the northern view.? Is there any chance they would give you the authority to turn off those lights, at least the ones facing the observing field?? Or perhaps cover / shield them with some red filters? ? Thanks Dave |
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Star party
Here is the notice I sent out to the 60mm Telescope Club:
Okay everyone it is official, The 60mm Telescope Club Star Party will be from Thursday October 3rd to Sunday October 6th at Susquehannock State Park in Pennsylvania. This is a beautiful park is located along the banks of the Susquehanna river surrounded by Amish farms. Even though we are combining with the York County Star Party, the park is actually located in Lancaster County. I have been going to this park for years and although it's not Cherry Springs it does have dark skies and I have seen most all Messiers from this field with a 60. The Milky Way is naked eye. Registration will be up soon and I'd like everyone to know there will be a $5.00 discount for all 60mm Telescope Members. I will send a link just as soon as it is up. The star party will be located on a large softball field. Camping will be right there on the field except for large RVs which must set up in the parking lot across the street. There will be a solar charging station set up for charging batteries and even a backup generator. I encourage anyone who have old astronomy equipment and would like to sell it to bring it along, I hope to have a swap meet on Saturday. If anyone would like to give a talk we would be delighted, just let me know. Hope to see you there. Pete Kellermann Mediator |
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2024 FALL PARTY DATES: OCTOBER 3-6 (Thursday TO Sunday)
Hello everybody!? The October dates have been approved and confirmed:? October 3-6, 2024.
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I've been updated much of the main YCSP website, made some changes and corrections.
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The registration page has been activated.? We are currently about 10 weeks from the start of the Fall party.
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The solar power I am supplying was more than sufficient for the June party, so we can offer basic charging, and I also have a lithium battery auto jumper and a small generator if needed.? ?
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I am planning on attempting informal talks, depending on daytime pavilion availability, and the weather.? Anyone that has a short talk available, please contact me to discuss the situation, this may not be a rain or shine activity. ?Depends on whether the pavilion is available or not. ?I don't want anyone going to a lot of effort if the talks get scrubbed.??
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That's it for now.? Have a fun and safe summer, everyone.? FYI, my understanding is that the newest Covid booster becomes available by the end of August.? Darn thing mutates like the flu.? I'll probably get that shot, too.
Thanks for your continued support!
Phil
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Re: Approval received for October 3-6, 2024. Registration will open tomorrow
Yes Glenn.? Be great to see you there again! From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Tanega Shima <homsar44@...> Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2024 3:55:16 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [YCSP] Approval received for October 3-6, 2024. Registration will open tomorrow Just to make sure (I've been distracted with other things) this is a sky show at the same location near Connawingo dam that I was at (Where several of us saw the launch ploom of the ascending spaceX right? (And I dry ran the scale model of the apollo 11 landing site) I'm very game to revisit that site and camp again. Glenn? On Sun, Jul 21, 2024, 9:38 AM Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: Approval received for October 3-6, 2024. Registration will open tomorrow
Just to make sure (I've been distracted with other things) this is a sky show at the same location near Connawingo dam that I was at. (Where several of us saw the launch ploom of the ascending spaceX right? (And I dry ran the scale model of the apollo 11 landing site) I'm very game to revisit that site and camp again. Glenn? On Sun, Jul 21, 2024, 9:38 AM Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: Approval received for October 3-6, 2024. Registration will open tomorrow
I will bring this to the attention of the supervisor.? I did notice that, too.? Thanks for reminding me, Mark.?? Everyone: I should have registration open by noon today.? Looking forward to seeing many of you at this one! Phil?? From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Mark Whittemore <Starbreezr@...> Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2024 10:37:56 AM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [YCSP] Approval received for October 3-6, 2024. Registration will open tomorrow Hi Phil, last year the ball field had been un-mowed for some time before the star party, resulting in high grass for us. In what felt like an F-you to you and us, they mowed the trail AROUND the field while we were there. So could you request a mow job just before the party in October? Mark W On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 6:35 PM Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: Approval received for October 3-6, 2024. Registration will open tomorrow
Hi Phil, last year the ball field had been un-mowed for some time before the star party, resulting in high grass for us. In what felt like an F-you to you and us, they mowed the trail AROUND the field while we were there. So could you request a mow job just before the party in October? Mark W On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 6:35 PM Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1=[email protected]> wrote:
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Approval received for October 3-6, 2024. Registration will open tomorrow
Hi everyone!? The next star party is good to go!? As Jeremy Carlo stated last week, it is one of the best times to observe, and can have good camping weather, too.? Last time i did October, it was the most comfortable camping ive done in years. It may be a good alternative to using September in the future. I'll send another notice when it IS open, and further updates as is warrented.? I try not to send too many.? Many of us get more emails than we want. Thank you all for your continued support. Have a safesummer.? Hope to see you in October. Phil |
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Re: Star Party
That sounds terrific, Pete, and greatly appreciate combining forces.? The dates have been conditionally approved, i need to complete formal paperwork asap before I can officialy open up registration. Phil Get From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Peter Kellermann <petekellstar@...> Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2024 11:45:15 AM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [YCSP] Star Party Hey Phil, This is Pete Kellermann, you should know or hate me by now, I just? like you to know weather you like it or not I'm scheduling the "60mm Telescope Club Annual Star Party" to coincide with the York County Star Party. You ask what is the 60mm Telescope Club? It is an on line group I started 20 years ago on yahoo and is now a Group IO of over 800 members from around the world who enjoy observing with small scopes. Every now and than we have an annual star party and I thought it would be good to combine my star party with yours. Don't get too excited, I usually only get around 10 people here in the states so you aren't going to get over run. So far I have 6 that are interested so I thought I'd give you a heads up. Pete Kellermann |
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Star Party
Hey Phil,
This is Pete Kellermann, you should know or hate me by now, I just? like you to know weather you like it or not I'm scheduling the "60mm Telescope Club Annual Star Party" to coincide with the York County Star Party. You ask what is the 60mm Telescope Club? It is an on line group I started 20 years ago on yahoo and is now a Group IO of over 800 members from around the world who enjoy observing with small scopes. Every now and than we have an annual star party and I thought it would be good to combine my star party with yours. Don't get too excited, I usually only get around 10 people here in the states so you aren't going to get over run. So far I have 6 that are interested so I thought I'd give you a heads up. Pete Kellermann |
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