Hi Joe- Had a good time Sunday night at the pit. It was quiet, no equipment running. I got there just before sundown, and I can see that there has been alot of activity in the imediate area. I just wonder how long we will be able to use the spot. I sure like going there; its so convenient, and the skies are pretty good. At that location, Mars cleared the Uintahs shortly after I arrived. Joe Borgione Joe Bauman <bau@desnews.com> wrote: Hi Joe, I have been to the gravel pit a few times lately. The most recent excursion, a few days before Mars' closest pass, workers were using machinery off in the distant gravel pit. They had a bright light on but it was so far away it did not interfere with my night vision. In fact, was just about to use it to check my alignment when it turned off. I think they got off about midnight. They drove up to the gate, where I was working (it was unlocked, for the first time that I've been there, and I was set up just outside it). They were a couple of friendly, nice fellows and wanted to see Mars thorugh the telescope, and I was happy to oblige. Best wishes, Joe Joe Bauman science & military reporter Deseret News bau@desnews.com (801) 237-2169 _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software