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Ha! You hit on a point that I began my response. I told her this is a very broad list of questions and that volumes of books have been written attempting to answer these questions. I had about a 45-minute phone conversation to accomplish this. Let's say it was a high-level overview delving into spec...

I connected with the student and completed this yesterday evening.

I used a sextant as an Air Force navigator. I brought a B-52 from the west coast of the US to Guam using the Sun and Venus, along with variations in pressure. I am here so I did find the island. We were only a few miles from my calculated position after that distance and time. It works! We used a bu...

Ben: Were you able to connect with Ron on this? I am back in town and am happy to discuss this with you.

Hello Ben,
I am currently running a program at an elementary school and would be glad to share my experience and help you out with this. I will be out of town until the 20th. I will reach out to you when I return.

I am able to help out with Camping with the Stars and will be there Friday evening and Saturday. I am planning to be there for the scheduled times, but I can arrive earlier if needed. Please let me know.

I have never seen that sketch. That is amazing! I bet the Eta Aquariids were really good that year, even if there was a moon. Ha

David, Welcome to the MAS. Merle gave great advise, and you have already taken my first recommendation of tapping into the knowledge of the MAS members. You will find many willing to share their knowledge and offer recommendations based on personal experience. Attend the public events and connect wi...

St. Croix State Park is also a good place in a nice little dark pocket.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks ... 3#homepage

Welcome aboard. You're in the right place; and the gentlemen who have already replied back are the right people to get you going in the right direction. I look forward to meeting you.

John

St. Croix State Park, east of Hinkley, is a good dark location. It's in a sweet little pocket of dark sky. They have cabins available which may be a good option for you. It's not west of the metro but is a good location.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks ... 3#homepage