Now that you mention it, I do remember the discussion. Thanks, Rodger ------------------------------ On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 3:30 PM MDT Rodger C. Fry wrote:
There have been several comments about this coming weekend being a new moon weekend and our scheduled public star parties. Technically, it is between the third quarter and new moon. The weekend of April 12 and 13 is actually closer to the new moon weekend. I think there is one other case later in the season that has the same situation. When putting the schedule in place, we looked at the options on this and planned these as shown on the SLAS website.
Thanks Rodger C. Fry
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 2:31 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] nice publicity
You can check the calendar on line and see if other events are planned for new-moon weekends. I was surprised when I saw it too. -- Joe
------------------------------ On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 2:26 PM MDT Chuck Hards wrote:
Is this for April, only? I'm pretty sure that historically, new-moon weekends were not "public" nights. Has there been a sea-change in SPOC scheduling that I missed?
On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 2:22 PM, Joe Bauman <josephmbauman@yahoo.com> wrote:
NO. These are listed as public star parties on our web site.
------------------------------ On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 2:18 PM MDT Chuck Hards wrote:
Isn't the new-moon weekend supposed to be for members, and not published? Or at least one of the two nights? On Apr 1, 2013 2:04 PM, "Joe Bauman" <josephmbauman@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi All, Michell's Powell listed this nice listing on the Internet. -- Joe
http://www.enjoyutah.org/2013/04/free-star-parties.html?m=1
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It's too bad the weather forecast is looking very iffy for the weekend. Is there a sign that can be put up informing the public that the event is cancelled if the weather won't allow it? I've heard of people going to SPOC for public star parties even in a downpour. Even if the bad weather caveat is mentioned in the press, a few still show up.
Personally, I use SLAS april star parties for my long term weather forecasts. When I see a SPOC Star Party date, I mark rainy on my calendar.
It's too bad the weather forecast is looking very iffy for the weekend.
Is there a sign that can be put up informing the public that the event is cancelled if the weather won't allow it?
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Chuck, We do have a sign that says Star Party Cancelled due to Weather Conditions. Usually one or more SLAS members do show up and explain to any visitors that just happen to come out Thanks Rodger C. Fry -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 6:31 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] nice publicity It's too bad the weather forecast is looking very iffy for the weekend. Is there a sign that can be put up informing the public that the event is cancelled if the weather won't allow it? I've heard of people going to SPOC for public star parties even in a downpour. Even if the bad weather caveat is mentioned in the press, a few still show up. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
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