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2024 FALL PARTY DATES

 



Hello everybody!

First, I want to thank all of you for your continued support, especially those that either attended or registered for the June party this year.? in spite of the torrential rains the first 2 days, we did end up with about 2 1/2 evenings of observing, and decent camping.? It takes a lot of prep to pull off, and I always enjoy and appreciate everyone's participation, but especially that everyone makes this a fun event.

I want to provide current thoughts about the fall party briefly.? so here I go...
September dates were unavailable because of an unknow conflict at the park.? October new moon is October 2, so I am looking at?October 3-6, Thursday to Sunday, as the most sensible time to request from the park supervisor.? Yes, it's a day shorter, because I have commitments the week before the party that need to be kept.? Expenses don't really change, so the fees will be the same, unless I am off in my estimates are off.

As soon as I get a reply from the supervisor, I will announce it and activate the registration page.??

After a successful use of the new solar equipment, I want to state?there is sufficient power for recharging?phones, lights, and some computers, and if necessary, even some battery packs with the use of a small generator.? If you have solar, bring it along.? I have a screen room and table I set up to shade batteries and phones.

While I can't promise the weather, but given what we've experienced so far this year, and the one October party I had in 2021, there is a good chance camping might be more comfortable beginning of October, and the nights are longer, so be prepared for cool nights.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
PLEASE STAY TUNED!
PHIL
 

Hopefully this works out!

October is a great time for observing, possibly my favorite. The weather is still pretty reasonable (you don't fry during the day, and you don't usually freeze during the night), and statistically, late September to October has the highest probability of clear skies in our region. ?Sunset is around 6:30, and it should be completely dark by 8 or so, so you can observe for 4-5 hours and still get almost a full night's sleep.

In the early evening you'll still be able to catch the summer sky - the stars set 2 hours earlier compared to September, but the sun also sets an hour earlier so you gain some of it back. There's a brief window to catch Sagittarius if you pick a spot with a good southwestern view; the Lagoon will be up at ~20 degrees at 8 PM (which is pretty good considering that it never gets above 25 degrees anyway). Cygnus will be straight overhead at 8 PM and Andromeda will be rising in the early evening, followed by the Pleiades. And by 1:30-2 AM Orion will be high enough to observe (although it doesn't reach its highest until after 4 AM). Saturn, along with Uranus and Neptune, will be up all night. Jupiter will rise around 10, and Mars around midnight.

Let's hope the park is available and the weather gods choose to smile upon us...

Jeremy
 

Question for people that might know..? I think dogs are allowed in the park.?

But are they allowed to stay overnight with us in the park in our tents?

Glenn

On Thu, Jul 11, 2024, 10:52 AM Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1=[email protected]> wrote:


Hello everybody!

First, I want to thank all of you for your continued support, especially those that either attended or registered for the June party this year.? in spite of the torrential rains the first 2 days, we did end up with about 2 1/2 evenings of observing, and decent camping.? It takes a lot of prep to pull off, and I always enjoy and appreciate everyone's participation, but especially that everyone makes this a fun event.

I want to provide current thoughts about the fall party briefly.? so here I go...
September dates were unavailable because of an unknow conflict at the park.? October new moon is October 2, so I am looking at?October 3-6, Thursday to Sunday, as the most sensible time to request from the park supervisor.? Yes, it's a day shorter, because I have commitments the week before the party that need to be kept.? Expenses don't really change, so the fees will be the same, unless I am off in my estimates are off.

As soon as I get a reply from the supervisor, I will announce it and activate the registration page.??

After a successful use of the new solar equipment, I want to state?there is sufficient power for recharging?phones, lights, and some computers, and if necessary, even some battery packs with the use of a small generator.? If you have solar, bring it along.? I have a screen room and table I set up to shade batteries and phones.

While I can't promise the weather, but given what we've experienced so far this year, and the one October party I had in 2021, there is a good chance camping might be more comfortable beginning of October, and the nights are longer, so be prepared for cool nights.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
PLEASE STAY TUNED!
PHIL

 

Hi Tanega,
The answer is yes to both questions, as long as they are under control (leashed, quiet, and friendly).

Great trails to walk them, too.
Thanks for the question, and welcome aboard!
Phil

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Tanega Shima <homsar44@...>
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:28:01 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [YCSP] 2024 FALL PARTY DATES

Question for people that might know..? I think dogs are allowed in the park.?

But are they allowed to stay overnight with us in the park in our tents?

Glenn

On Thu, Jul 11, 2024, 10:52 AM Phil De Rosa via <philderosa1=[email protected]> wrote:


Hello everybody!

First, I want to thank all of you for your continued support, especially those that either attended or registered for the June party this year.? in spite of the torrential rains the first 2 days, we did end up with about 2 1/2 evenings of observing, and decent camping.? It takes a lot of prep to pull off, and I always enjoy and appreciate everyone's participation, but especially that everyone makes this a fun event.

I want to provide current thoughts about the fall party briefly.? so here I go...
September dates were unavailable because of an unknow conflict at the park.? October new moon is October 2, so I am looking at?October 3-6, Thursday to Sunday, as the most sensible time to request from the park supervisor? Yes, it's a day shorter, because I have commitments the week before the party that need to be kept.? Expenses don't really change, so the fees will be the same, unless I am off in my estimates are off.

As soon as I get a reply from the supervisor, I will announce it and activate the registration page.??

After a successful use of the new solar equipment, I want to state?there is sufficient power for recharging?phones, lights, and some computers, and if necessary, even some battery packs with the use of a small generator.? If you have solar, bring it along.? I have a screen room and table I set up to shade batteries and phones.

While I can't promise the weather, but given what we've experienced so far this year, and the one October party I had in 2021, there is a good chance camping might be more comfortable beginning of October, and the nights are longer, so be prepared for cool nights.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
PLEASE STAY TUNED!
PHIL


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