Re: June 2025 Party is less than 3 months away!
Phil
I am excited. I will be attending.?
Prasad
On Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 08:44:19 PM EDT, Phil De Rosa via groups.io <philderosa1@...> wrote:
Hello everyone!??
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Today is Thursday, March 27.??
Yesterday we had some snow showers, this morning was 26 degrees, it's now doubled to 52, and they're forecasting 78 degrees for Saturday.
Welcome to spring! Actually, winter was crazy hot and cold around here, too.?
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I am now looking forward to enjoying the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities I love, including astronomy. How about you?
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As I mentioned on the website, I have arranged for AC power to be available during the event. Not primitive anymore. I have a quote for the red covers for the bathroom lights, which I will be ordering in the next few days. The remaining lights are a few security lights, and they will have red covers shielding overflow lighting as usual, while providing the needed security for the office area. I wish to thank the PA State Park people for their cooperation.?
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Now I would like to ask a favor. Many of you go to other parties, as well as this one, which is understandable, each party has its own unique features. Many of you also belong to clubs. Please submit this party's info to your club newsletter, so that your other members are aware of the dates and website. I know some of you do this already, and it has been greatly appreciated and helpful.?
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I would also ask that you share this info with friends in other clubs, newsletter editors, and websites. This may always be a small party, but right now it is tiny. I sometimes wonder if I should call it the Shoestring star party. I would like to do this party as long as possible, in spite of the expense increases in the last year. They've almost doubled since I started at this park. I'm not talking about the things I've purchased; that's something else. I'm talking about the fee increases and insurance I'm required to have.
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Don't get me wrong, I am not planning to stop. I just need to grow this a bit to become more sustainable. Together, we can continue to enjoy this site for many years.
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I'll thank you in advance for your help and look forward to seeing many of you at this year's parties.??
Clear skies and safe travels.
Phil DeRosa
PS - Registration IS open!
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Here's the info:
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York County Star Party 2025
June 25-29 and September 17-21
Susquehannock State Park
Lancaster County PA
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Re: June 2025 Party is less than 3 months away!
Thanks, Don & Eva!? I appreciate the boost!
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Phil,
We appreciate your efforts and continued support for events like this one.? I've asked that our webmaster and newsletter person (CCAS) put this event's information on both aspects.? Good luck and keep the astronomical faith.
Clear skies,
Don Miller Observing Chairperson CCAS
On Thu, 27 Mar 2025 at 20:44, Phil De Rosa via ?<philderosa1= [email protected]> wrote: Hello everyone!?? ? Today is Thursday, March 27.?? Yesterday we had some snow showers, this morning was 26 degrees, it's now doubled to 52, and they're forecasting 78 degrees for Saturday. Welcome to spring!? Actually, winter was crazy warm and cold around here, too.? ? I am now looking forward to enjoying the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities I love, including astronomy.? How about you? ? As I mentioned on the website, I have arranged for AC power to be available during the event.? Not primitive anymore.? I have a quote for the red covers for the bathroom lights, which I will be ordering in the next few days.? The remaining lights are a few security lights, and they will have red covers shielding overflow lighting as usual, while providing the needed security for the office area.? I wish to thank the PA State Park people for their cooperation.? ? Now I would like to ask a favor.? Many of you go to other parties, as well as this one, which is understandable, each party has its own unique features.? Many of you also belong to clubs.? Please submit this party's info to your club newsletter, so that your other members are aware of the dates and website.? I know some of you do this already, and it has been greatly appreciated and helpful.? ? I would also ask that you share this info with friends in other clubs, newsletter editors, and websites.? This may always be a small party, but right now it is tiny.? I sometimes wonder if I should call it the Shoestring star party.? I would like to do this party as long as possible, in spite of the expense increases in the last year. They've almost doubled since I started at this park.? I'm not talking about the things I've purchased; that's something else.? I'm talking about the fee increases and insurance I'm required to have. ? Don't get me wrong, I am not planning to stop.? I just need to grow this a bit to become more sustainable.? Together, we can continue to enjoy this site for many years. ? I'll thank you in advance for your help and look forward to seeing many of you at this year's parties.?? Clear Skies and safe travels. Phil DeRosa PS - Registration IS open! ? Here's the info: ? York County Star Party 2025 June 25-29 and September17-21 Susquehannock State Park Lancaster County Pa ? ? ?
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Re: June 2025 Party is less than 3 months away!
Phil,
We appreciate your efforts and continued support for events like this one.? I've asked that our webmaster and newsletter person (CCAS) put this event's information on both aspects.? Good luck and keep the astronomical faith.
Clear skies,
Don Miller Observing Chairperson CCAS
On Thu, 27 Mar 2025 at 20:44, Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1= [email protected]> wrote: Hello everyone!??
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Today is Thursday, March 27.??
Yesterday we had some snow showers, this morning was 26 degrees, it's now doubled to 52, and they're forecasting 78 degrees for Saturday.
Welcome to spring!? Actually, winter was crazy warm and cold around here, too.?
?
I am now looking forward to enjoying the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities I love, including astronomy.? How about you?
?
As I mentioned on the website, I have arranged for AC power to be available during the event.? Not primitive anymore.? I have a quote for the red covers for the bathroom lights, which I will be ordering in the next few days.? The remaining lights are a few security lights, and they will have red covers shielding overflow lighting as usual, while providing the needed security for the office area.? I wish to thank the PA State Park people for their cooperation.?
?
Now I would like to ask a favor.? Many of you go to other parties, as well as this one, which is understandable, each party has its own unique features.? Many of you also belong to clubs.? Please submit this party's info to your club newsletter, so that your other members are aware of the dates and website.? I know some of you do this already, and it has been greatly appreciated and helpful.?
?
I would also ask that you share this info with friends in other clubs, newsletter editors, and websites.? This may always be a small party, but right now it is tiny.? I sometimes wonder if I should call it the Shoestring star party.? I would like to do this party as long as possible, in spite of the expense increases in the last year. They've almost doubled since I started at this park.? I'm not talking about the things I've purchased; that's something else.? I'm talking about the fee increases and insurance I'm required to have.
?
Don't get me wrong, I am not planning to stop.? I just need to grow this a bit to become more sustainable.? Together, we can continue to enjoy this site for many years.
?
I'll thank you in advance for your help and look forward to seeing many of you at this year's parties.??
Clear Skies and safe travels.
Phil DeRosa
PS - Registration IS open!
?
Here's the info:
?
York County Star Party 2025
June 25-29 and September17-21
Susquehannock State Park
Lancaster County Pa
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June 2025 Party is less than 3 months away!
Hello everyone!??
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Today is Thursday, March 27.??
Yesterday we had some snow showers, this morning was 26 degrees, it's now doubled to 52, and they're forecasting 78 degrees for Saturday.
Welcome to spring!? Actually, winter was crazy warm and cold around here, too.?
?
I am now looking forward to enjoying the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities I love, including astronomy.? How about you?
?
As I mentioned on the website, I have arranged for AC power to be available during the event.? Not primitive anymore.? I have a quote for the red covers for the bathroom lights, which I will be ordering in the next few days.? The remaining lights are a few security lights, and they will have red covers shielding overflow lighting as usual, while providing the needed security for the office area.? I wish to thank the PA State Park people for their cooperation.?
?
Now I would like to ask a favor.? Many of you go to other parties, as well as this one, which is understandable, each party has its own unique features.? Many of you also belong to clubs.? Please submit this party's info to your club newsletter, so that your other members are aware of the dates and website.? I know some of you do this already, and it has been greatly appreciated and helpful.?
?
I would also ask that you share this info with friends in other clubs, newsletter editors, and websites.? This may always be a small party, but right now it is tiny.? I sometimes wonder if I should call it the Shoestring star party.? I would like to do this party as long as possible, in spite of the expense increases in the last year. They've almost doubled since I started at this park.? I'm not talking about the things I've purchased; that's something else.? I'm talking about the fee increases and insurance I'm required to have.
?
Don't get me wrong, I am not planning to stop.? I just need to grow this a bit to become more sustainable.? Together, we can continue to enjoy this site for many years.
?
I'll thank you in advance for your help and look forward to seeing many of you at this year's parties.??
Clear Skies and safe travels.
Phil DeRosa
PS - Registration IS open!
?
Here's the info:
?
York County Star Party 2025
June 25-29 and September17-21
Susquehannock State Park
Lancaster County Pa
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In about 90 minutes(11:30am) this things gonna land on the moon ... (c/o a member)
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2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! SOME GREAT UPDATES!
Hello everybody! ?
I've been updating the entire website, if I missed something, please let me know.?
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?I've arranged?to pay for 60 AMPs of 110 AC available for most?of the party, starting Wednesday to Sunday, and I have solar panels and a generator as well.
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I've been granted permission to repurchase and use red plastic covers for?the LED lights in the rest rooms.? They are much easier to use and cover the lighting more completely.? I expect to have them before the June party.
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Lasers will not be permitted on the observing fields during observing, which is the standard at all other parties.
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If you have never been to a star party, please read the rules page on the?website
I have the state park rules linked there, as well?as these two links about star party etiquette.
Sky&Telescope's "What's Up at Star Parties?":
I was able to rent the pavilion for the September party Saturday, and I'm planning to have AV available for talks.? This is my plan for all parties in the future.? The June party Saturday was already reserved, and may still?be usable after 8pm, or earlier,
depending?on when it is vacated.??
If anyone would like to give a talk, please keep this in?mind, and contact me by email with an outline of the talk, which is required by the park supervisor before the party.
NOTE: If anyone still?has my starpartyphil email address,?please stop using?it.? the address I use now is the one I used to send this email, so please make sure? philderosa1@... is the one?you have in your contacts.
Also, I would like to know, in case of emergency, if anyone attending is a first responder or qualified in first aid.? I have never had an incident at any party in the last 31 years, but I would like to be prepared.?
I am hoping to have more time available this year for this event, and I hope to do more personal observing as well
PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR CLUBS, FREINDS, and anyone else who is a hobbyist.
Thank you all for your support!??
Phil DeRosa
philderosa1@...
June 25-29, 2025
and
September 17-21, 2025
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Thanks Phil, marked the dates here. ?Here's to clear, and warm, skies.
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Rich
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Hi Don,?
The dates are the confirmed dates for YCSP-2025. Two star-parties as usual.?
Prasad
On Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:31:26 AM EST, Don & Eva Miller via groups.io <rhisky104@...> wrote:
Phil,
I am new to the group so what do these dates refer to?? YCSP or something else?
Thanks
Don Miller CCAS
On Wed, 15 Jan 2025 at 20:59, Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1= [email protected]> wrote:
Hello all!? And the winners are:
June 25-29
September 17-21
Both Wednesday to Sunday noon
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Seems strange to mention camping on the coldest day in a very long time!
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Anyway, I will be posting the dates and updating the website in the near future, ASAP.? Please keep alert for updates to register.
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NEW info for the party:?
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I have solar power and generator power for the parties. I will be discussing landline power with the state parks, and I'll keep you posted. I have no idea what the demand might be, but it has been more than sufficient for the last few parties.
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I'm hoping to be able to have AV equipment available for speakers and talks for both parties.? If you would like to offer to do a talk, please contact me directly at philderosa1@... for more details.
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We get together at susquehannock sp in PA west of Philadelphia.? It has nice dark skies and is pretty close to the DC/Philadelphia areas (90 min drive for me)
Camping is simple,? I bring my own Camping stove for meals before sleeping in the tent each night and breakfast.?
Make sure your batteries are charged.? ?(Or just use a dobsonian)
On Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 10:31 AM Don & Eva Miller via <rhisky104= [email protected]> wrote: Phil,
I am new to the group so what do these dates refer to?? YCSP or something else?
Thanks
Don Miller CCAS
On Wed, 15 Jan 2025 at 20:59, Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1= [email protected]> wrote:
Hello all!? And the winners are:
June 25-29
September 17-21
Both Wednesday to Sunday noon
?
Seems strange to mention camping on the coldest day in a very long time!
?
Anyway, I will be posting the dates and updating the website in the near future, ASAP.? Please keep alert for updates to register.
?
NEW info for the party:?
?
I have solar power and generator power for the parties. I will be discussing landline power with the state parks, and I'll keep you posted. I have no idea what the demand might be, but it has been more than sufficient for the last few parties.
?
I'm hoping to be able to have AV equipment available for speakers and talks for both parties.? If you would like to offer to do a talk, please contact me directly at philderosa1@... for more details.
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Hoping to join everyone in June this time. Last year every New Moon of the s ummer I had a brief due. Not planning on having anything due in June.
Harold
On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 10:31?AM Don & Eva Miller via <rhisky104= [email protected]> wrote: Phil,
I am new to the group so what do these dates refer to?? YCSP or something else?
Thanks
Don Miller CCAS
On Wed, 15 Jan 2025 at 20:59, Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1= [email protected]> wrote:
Hello all!? And the winners are:
June 25-29
September 17-21
Both Wednesday to Sunday noon
?
Seems strange to mention camping on the coldest day in a very long time!
?
Anyway, I will be posting the dates and updating the website in the near future, ASAP.? Please keep alert for updates to register.
?
NEW info for the party:?
?
I have solar power and generator power for the parties. I will be discussing landline power with the state parks, and I'll keep you posted. I have no idea what the demand might be, but it has been more than sufficient for the last few parties.
?
I'm hoping to be able to have AV equipment available for speakers and talks for both parties.? If you would like to offer to do a talk, please contact me directly at philderosa1@... for more details.
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Phil,
I am new to the group so what do these dates refer to?? YCSP or something else?
Thanks
Don Miller CCAS
On Wed, 15 Jan 2025 at 20:59, Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1= [email protected]> wrote:
Hello all!? And the winners are:
June 25-29
September 17-21
Both Wednesday to Sunday noon
?
Seems strange to mention camping on the coldest day in a very long time!
?
Anyway, I will be posting the dates and updating the website in the near future, ASAP.? Please keep alert for updates to register.
?
NEW info for the party:?
?
I have solar power and generator power for the parties. I will be discussing landline power with the state parks, and I'll keep you posted. I have no idea what the demand might be, but it has been more than sufficient for the last few parties.
?
I'm hoping to be able to have AV equipment available for speakers and talks for both parties.? If you would like to offer to do a talk, please contact me directly at philderosa1@... for more details.
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Hello all!? And the winners are:
June 25-29
September 17-21
Both Wednesday to Sunday noon
?
Seems strange to mention camping on the coldest day in a very long time!
?
Anyway, I will be posting the dates and updating the website in the near future, ASAP.? Please keep alert for updates to register.
?
NEW info for the party:?
?
I have solar power and generator power for the parties. I will be discussing landline power with the state parks, and I'll keep you posted. I have no idea what the demand might be, but it has been more than sufficient for the last few parties.
?
I'm hoping to be able to have AV equipment available for speakers and talks for both parties.? If you would like to offer to do a talk, please contact me directly at philderosa1@... for more details.
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Re: 2025 dates approved yesterday
I'm looking for interesting stuff and looks like mercury will be? visible, as well as some occultations in September.? Looking forward to the weekends
On Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 11:53 AM Kevin VanHorn via <kcgvanhorn= [email protected]> wrote: Looking forward to both events ?That’s great.? Thanks for all your work Phil. Greg ? Hello all!? And the winners are: June 25-29 September 17-21 Both Wednesday to Sunday noon
Seems strange to mention camping on the coldest day in a very long time!
Anyway, I will be posting the dates and updating the website in the near future.?
NEW info for the party:? I'm hoping to be able to have AV equipment available fory?
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Re: 2025 dates approved yesterday
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On Jan 15, 2025, at 8:49?AM, Greg Lee via groups.io <greglee288@...> wrote:
? That’s great. ?Thanks for all your work Phil. Greg On Jan 14, 2025, at 8:16?PM, Phil De Rosa via groups.io <philderosa1@...> wrote:
? Hello all!? And the winners are: June 25-29 September 17-21 Both Wednesday to Sunday noon
Seems strange to mention camping on the coldest day in a very long time!
Anyway, I will be posting the dates and updating the website in the near future.?
NEW info for the party:? I'm hoping to be able to have AV equipment available fory?
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Re: 2025 dates approved yesterday
That’s great. ?Thanks for all your work Phil. Greg
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On Jan 14, 2025, at 8:16?PM, Phil De Rosa via groups.io <philderosa1@...> wrote:
? Hello all!? And the winners are: June 25-29 September 17-21 Both Wednesday to Sunday noon
Seems strange to mention camping on the coldest day in a very long time!
Anyway, I will be posting the dates and updating the website in the near future.?
NEW info for the party:? I'm hoping to be able to have AV equipment available fory?
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2025 dates approved yesterday
Hello all!? And the winners are: June 25-29 September 17-21 Both Wednesday to Sunday noon
Seems strange to mention camping on the coldest day in a very long time!
Anyway, I will be posting the dates and updating the website in the near future.?
NEW info for the party:? I'm hoping to be able to have AV equipment available fory?
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Hi all,
For what it's worth, the
aurora has been visible at least as far south as South
Carolina!! Not at my house as my skies have been cloudy at
night, but some have seen it!!
Ken Bailey
On 10/12/2024 9:34 AM, Laura Todd
wrote:
Hi Phil!
Yes! I ran up to Hickory Run State Park for a better view...then
learned that they were visible even in my home area near Philly!
An incredible experience.
ps when you heard my wheel squeak as I left the star
party...that was because I had left the parking brake on! :)
Thanks again for hosting the York County star party, really a
great time.
Laura 
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Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. - Not sure if she is the
original author, but I read it in Deadly Decisions by Kathy
Reichs. I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes
several days gang up on me at once. - Jennifer Unlimited
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Hi Phil! Yes! I ran up to Hickory Run State Park for a better view...then learned that they were visible even in my home area near Philly! An incredible experience. ps when you heard my wheel squeak as I left the star party...that was because I had left the parking brake on! :) Thanks again for hosting the York County star party, really a great time. Laura 
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?Check your northern horizon for the aurora! I just got a photo taken in harrisburg?
?harrisburg? Get
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Thursday arrival , TODAY MUG
Hi everyone, I should bevon site in about an hour.? If anyone is there now, please let me know current situation by emailing me at philderosa1@... or calling me. If anyone has a TODAY SHOW MUG, please bring itbalong for a group shot to be submitted to Willie Geist at the Sunday Today show.
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Harold Goldner
Ken Bailey
Laura Todd