Hi all - I'm new to the group, using a telescope, and astronomy broadly, and plan to check out Metcalf Field tomorrow night (12/7) if the skies remain clear. I'd be happy to meet more folks in the group who'd like to join!
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Impromptu Star Party - Metcalf Field Saturday 12/7
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Re: Impromptu Star Party - Metcalf Field Saturday 12/7
Hi Shelby,
Welcome to the MAS! The better spot for a Metcalf Field ISP is in the "Metcalf Field Discussions" folder.
Here's the link: viewforum.php?f=49
FYI -- there is no warming hut at Metcalf Field. So there is no protection from the cold. However, there are two AC power junctions (on the East and North parts of the field), if your gear needs power.
There is also a porta potty there, but it has been Winterized and is not usable right now. The next servicing will be in April.
Suresh
Welcome to the MAS! The better spot for a Metcalf Field ISP is in the "Metcalf Field Discussions" folder.
Here's the link: viewforum.php?f=49
FYI -- there is no warming hut at Metcalf Field. So there is no protection from the cold. However, there are two AC power junctions (on the East and North parts of the field), if your gear needs power.
There is also a porta potty there, but it has been Winterized and is not usable right now. The next servicing will be in April.
Suresh
Suresh Sreenivasan
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II