Chuck: We would love to have you. Power is available all over the deck where we will be observing. It may force you to pick the most desirable spot on the deck or the worst but power is available. In this case we will not be able to work out of the back of our trucks and cars. There is a large passenger loading zone in front of the museum. We will be unloading there and then I have a minimum of four four wheeled carts (4 different kinds) to move equipment up a zig-zag ramp to the deck in front of the museum. It is not a long way but it is further than any of us want to make four or five trips carrying equipment. I have to tell you that I have never and I mean NEVER put much stock in seven day forecasts but last night Sterling said there was a storm coming in. The National Weather Service and Accu Weather still are predicting partly cloudy. I'll have a better guess next Tuesday morning. Keep me posted if you will, as of right now I have you on the list and hope you can make it. You are welcome to set up any time after noon on Tuesday. I have a couple of people who work all day and will not be getting there till 6:00 PM or later. More soon,Steve
Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 06:48:52 -0600 From: chuck.hards@gmail.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] transit viewing volunteers
Steve, will power be available at NHMU? If not, will we be able to park our car immediately next to our telescopes?
I think I can snag Tuesday afternoon off but haven't yet decided on my observing location if I do.
Also, the long-range weather forecast for next week isn't looking good. The next storm system blows in Sunday or Monday. Grumble...
On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 2:47 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
At the Natural History museum, there will be a minimum of 10 sun safe telescopes set up on the deck where the public may observe the transit for free during the event.
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