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*Reminder: TAAS, ASNH, and SAS at Hammonasset Public Observing* *When:* Saturday, March 29, 2025 19:30 to 22:30 (UTC-04:00) America/New York *Where:* Miegs Point Nature Center *Organizer:* Mark

Love both part 1 & part 2! I won't be able to make Stellafane this year, but maybe I can in 2026.? The mirror in my newt and my ATM bug started life at Stellafane after all :) -- Jeff Dunn

Yes, rain is one of my biggest worries. I bought a Coleman DarkRoom Tent, and even though it's new, I'll be sealing all the seams not covered by the rain fly. -- Jeff Dunn

The 89th Convention of Amateur Telescope Makers on Breezy Hill in Springfield, Vermont, the 2025 Stellafane Convention will be held on Thursday-Sunday, July 24th through 27th. Join us!

https://youtu.be/VqSgTOH6qhw?si=cUXgFpQzxCnUcLxp Yahooooo!

Also water proof clothing from head to toe

Laurie, I'm definitely not going to skimp on the bug spray! Water shoes/sandals for the shower are a good tip. Mark - I'm going to try one of those Coleman darkroom tents that are supposed to block

Sleep mask to help you sleep late. Portable power pack for your electronics. (Borrow one) Binoculars. Dew heaters/hand warmers. Tarps/garbage bags to cover equipment during the day or rain.

Lots of snacks, mylar survival blankets in case it gets really cold and windy, bear resistant food storage—they can break into cars, heavy-duty bug repellant, flip flops or water shoes to wear in

Hey all, I'm going to my first overnight star party in WV (The Almost Heaven Star Party, https://www.ahsp.org/ ) at the end of the summer. Luna (age 9) also indicated that she wants to go on the

If I remember correctly, the staff at Meigs Point Nature Center and Hammonassett State Park make the call on whether they want to go forward with Astronomy Night as it is their event. I think there

Agreed

It’s looking bleak for Wednesday through Sunday for any type of observing. Maybe Hammonasset can be rescheduled for April? It would be a shame to miss the winter objects if we wait until May 31.

Luckily we have a backup date! Deb Fennell

Early forecast isn’t great, maybe luck will come our way and by Thursday night the outlook will improve ? -- Jeff Dunn https://shorelineastronomicalsociety.blogspot.com/

Looks like dismal forecast for this weekend.

John: I did set the permissions so that anyone should be able to add photos to the file I created. George

Thanks, Lee. The whole process of removal was so smooth - it seemed almost unreal. But we are only halfway through the project. Let's hope the installation of the new PlaneWave and the shakedown

It's done - permission granted. Upload away! [email protected]> wrote:

Leslie Brown <lfbro@...> updated the photo album Removal of the Optomechanics 20-inch RC reflector from the Conn Colege Olin Observatory - more images (