Re: For newbies going to viewing sites
- From: "Joe S." <anon@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 23:56:37 -0400
"Matt J. McCullar" <mccullar@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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As interested as I am in astronomy, I haven't gone to that many public
viewing sites. Each time I do so, however, I learn something very useful
and I'd like to collect more tips from others who have far more experience
with this sort of thing.
* Bring a red flashlight and some star charts. Practice before you go.
Fresh batteries?
* Bring insect repellent, but don't spray it on anywhere near any of the
telescopes!
* Bring something comfortable to sit on or lie on.
* Dim your car's headlights if possible before getting too near the
viewers.
What can you add?
Figure out how to turn off the interior lights of your vehicle -- you know,
the lights inside that come on when you open the door. Most vehicles have a
switch on or near the overhead light that will turn it off even when the
door is opened.
Even in the middle of summer take a jacket or some kind of heavy, warm
something with long sleeves and pockets; also, take a stocking cap.
If you must smoke, go far, far away from the scopes and everyone else.
Ditto to pee.
.
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