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by daniel holmes 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

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H.S. Star Party is on for tonight in Provo South Fork Canyon, 7pm.
by Richard Tenney 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Yes, I know, weather is iffy, but we've decided to go for it anyway. Probably be looking through sucker holes, but this is perhaps the only chance we'll get this semester. If you are interested in helping out, we will be at Big Springs Park in Provo's South Fork Canyon. Call me if you need directions up there 801~380~3331 Sunset is about 7pm; I'm planning to be up there by 6:30. TIA, Rich

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(High) School star party, 8 October, Provo (South Fork) Canyon -- need help
by Richard Tenney 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

I'm doing another star party for a Provo High School, and could use some additional scopes. Friday night, Oct. 8, Big Springs Park (in Provo's South Fork Canyon), Oh-Dark-Thirty. Please RSVP to me if you are able to help. TIA! /Rich (801~380~3331)

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by Richard Tenney 25 Aug '10

25 Aug '10

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Fw: Sundance Star Party -- request for help
by Richard Tenney 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Looking for help with this. It's after first quarter, so targets will be limited. But after speaking with this guy on the phone today, you will be in the company of some important scientists (can't say who publicly for security reasons); it should be a fun experience. I'm planning to be there. Please let me know -- this is a Thursday evening @ Sundance (in Provo Canyon). TIA, /Rich --- On Mon, 6/21/10, Pietro Michelucci <pem(a)experimentaldata.com> wrote: > From: Pietro Michelucci <pem(a)experimentaldata.com> > Subject: Sundance Star Party? > To: retenney(a)yahoo.com, questort(a)attbi.com > Date: Monday, June 21, 2010, 10:40 PM > Dear Mr. Tenney, > > Hi. I'm writing to see if the Utah Valley Astronomy > Association might be interested in organizing a star party > on the evening of July 22 for a group that will be staying > at the Sundance Resort. > > I am organizing a conference for about 50 scientists that > will likely be held from July 22-23 at the Sundance Resort. > They are not astronomers, but would be engaged and > fascinated to explore both the sky and the knowledge of your > members. > > The idea would be for them to be a the conference during > the day on July 22nd, eat dinner, and then either walk > outside to a dark location on the resort property or take a > shuttle bus to a nearby location and look through some > telescopes. I will be equipping them with > planispheres, so they may need some guidance on usage. > > Would this be within the scope of your group's outreach > activities and availability? > > I would be grateful for a rapid response as we are > finalizing the meeting agenda and I'd like to include this > prominently as an evening activity on the registration > forms. > > Thanks and best regards, > Pietro Michelucci > (Northern Virginia Astronomy Club) > 571.235.3288 > > >

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Fw: Sundance Star Party -- looks like it's off already
by Richard Tenney 24 Jun '10

24 Jun '10

All, Looks like it's a no-go. I'm grateful for the great response from several of you however. Until next time... Clear skies all, /R --- On Wed, 6/23/10, Michelucci <mailbox(a)michelucci.net> wrote: From: Michelucci <mailbox(a)michelucci.net> Subject: Re: Fwd: Sundance Star Party? To: "Richard Tenney" <retenney(a)yahoo.com> Cc: "Carla King" <cking(a)sainc.com>, "Barbara Smith" <smithbarb(a)sainc.com> Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 8:43 PM Rich, I just found out that the conference has been suddenly put on hold until further notice. If we end up having the conference, it will likely not be in Utah. I feel terrible about this, especially given the effort you've already put into organizing a star party. My very sincerest apologies to you and to anyone who has begun to plan around the canceled event. Hoping to peek through your scope under other circumstances if I ever make it to your neck of the woods. Sorry again for the inconvenience. Clear skies, Pietro On 6/23/2010 12:46 PM, Richard Tenney wrote: I've had good response -- at least 4 others will be bringing up scopes that night. Don't forget to send me the contact info @ Sundance so we can arrange for an observing site. /Rich Subject: Sundance Star Party? Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:40:26 -0400 From: Pietro Michelucci <pem(a)experimentaldata.com> To: retenney(a)yahoo.com, questort(a)attbi.com Dear Mr. Tenney, Hi. I'm writing to see if the Utah Valley Astronomy Association might be interested in organizing a star party on the evening of July 22 for a group that will be staying at the Sundance Resort. I am organizing a conference for about 50 scientists that will likely be held from July 22-23 at the Sundance Resort. They are not astronomers, but would be engaged and fascinated to explore both the sky and the knowledge of your members. The idea would be for them to be a the conference during the day on July 22nd, eat dinner, and then either walk outside to a dark location on the resort property or take a shuttle bus to a nearby location and look through some telescopes. I will be equipping them with planispheres, so they may need some guidance on usage. Would this be within the scope of your group's outreach activities and availability? I would be grateful for a rapid response as we are finalizing the meeting agenda and I'd like to include this prominently as an evening activity on the registration forms. Thanks and best regards, Pietro Michelucci (Northern Virginia Astronomy Club) 571.235.3288

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Star party in Provo South Fork Canyon is a GO
by Richard Tenney 08 May '10

08 May '10

In case anyone cares to change their minds, the clear sky clock at BYU says it should be favorable for tonight last I checked (this morning). I'll be up in the canyon tonight (Friday) regardless. Help is always welcome! Clear skies, /R

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Reminder - star party Friday (7 May), South Fork Canyon (I need help!)
by Richard Tenney 06 May '10

06 May '10

A reminder that UVAA is hosting a star party for Timpview High School students and guests this coming Friday (May 7) in South Fork Canyon (in Provo Canyon). I only have 1 person (besides myself) committed to bring a scope up that night, so I REALLY could use some help if you're otherwise planning to spend the evening on the couch! We could have as many as 100 people show up. Sunset is about 8:30, and should be fully dark by 9. I'm planning to set up about 8. Directions: >From the mouth of Provo Canyon (starting the odometer where 800 North in Orem Crosses over University Ave.) it's 5.8 miles to Vivian Park/South Fork, just right off the highway there. Drive South into South Fork Canyon (narrow, winding road that begins at Vivian Park) 3.25 miles (you'll drive past another nice park on the way) to where you see a brown "National Forest Access" sign -- turn (right) in here. This is a newer park -- drive up another quarter mile and the road ends in a nice big flat parking lot. The sky is fairly dark here despite a somewhat limited horizon. If you have questions or need to contact me, my cell is 801~380~3331 /Rich Tenney

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Fw: to give star parties southern utah
by Melana Child 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

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Star party, Friday May 7, Provo South Fork Canyon - help needed!
by Richard Tenney 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

I'm hosting a star party for a local high school in Provo's South Fork Canyon next week, Friday the 7th, at 0-dark-thirty (more specifically, sunset is about 8:30, fully dark by 9 p.m.), and would like a few other scopes and operators to show up and help with the crowd control. I think about 40 folks are expected, but it could be more. Please RSVP if you think you can help, whether or not you have a scope. I'm planning to bring my 16". I'll be sending another message out next week with additional details. This is a reasonably dark site for being only 15-20 min. outside of the city. Thanks in advance for helping! /Rich

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