I don't have head lights that stay on but I do pull a fuse to get the running board and internal lights to stay off. Some of the OAS guys have been able to put the park break on 1 click and get them to stay off. I wonder if they can put a switch on it or tell you what fuse you can pull to turn them off for these occasions. The people that are observing with you can always use a 22 cal light reduction device to get them off :) Thanks. Dave -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Holmes Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 1:20 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Daytime running lights and SPOC. While that's a great idea, and probably doable at Bryce, people come and go all night at SPOC... And maybe I'm worrying over nothing. I'm not the first to leave, however, I'm also not the last...I'm usually right in the middle of the pack. Dan On Mar 9, 2011, at 1:08 PM, erikhansen@thebluezone.net wrote:
Well, The Texas Star Party only allows vehicles used for emergencies at night, IE no driving between sunset and sunrise. Cars will always pose a problem. A solution for Bryce may be designating parking for non telescope providers so they don't drive by telescopes. It will ruin the Rainbow Point experience if cars are coming and going all night.
So here's a question now that I'm thinking about this year's astronomy
activities.
How do we handle cars with DRLs that can't be turned off? My old car I could turn them off, but my new one, I can't...at least I haven't figured out how to. The DRLs kick on, as well as tailights.
This is going to be an issue at Bryce and SPOC. Any suggestions? I know when I was in an unfamiliar car, I just shouted out that I was about to start up the car, and anyone who cared please close their eyes.
Dan
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