Kitt Peak Nightly Observing Program - First Time in a Dark Sky!

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A user is heading to Kitt Peak for a nightly observing program, marking their first experience in a true dark sky location after an intense work period. They express excitement about the change of pace and plan to greet the Andromeda galaxy on behalf of the community. There is a humorous concern about another user, Phinds, potentially being harsh on newcomers during the original poster's absence, with a playful suggestion to manage him with a rolled-up newspaper. The conversation shifts to a desire for a group star party, with mentions of McDonald Observatory and the Grand Canyon as potential locations, reminiscing about past experiences with telescopes. The tone remains light-hearted and enthusiastic throughout.
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I'm off to Kitt Peak for their nightly observing program. It will be my first time in a true dark sky location! A very nice change of pace compared to the 100 or so hours I've worked in the past 8 days. I'll say hi to Andromeda for everyone here!

P.S. Please keep Phinds from ripping the newbies to shreds while I'm gone. I've stashed his bone in the pantry next to the rolled up newspaper. Apply newspaper liberally if needed.
 
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Drakkith said:
I'm off to Kitt Peak for their nightly observing program. It will be my first time in a true dark sky location! A very nice change of pace compared to the 100 or so hours I've worked in the past 8 days. I'll say hi to Andromeda for everyone here!
TAKE ME!

P.S. Please keep Phinds from ripping the newbies to shreds while I'm gone. I've stashed his bone in the pantry next to the rolled up newspaper. Apply newspaper liberally if needed.
Has he been neutered?
 
Evo said:
TAKE ME!

*Throws Evo in his truck*
Let's go!

Has he been neutered?

I'm afraid to check...you do it.
 
You have to go to McDonald Observatory, Dark Sky Drive, Fort Davis, TX.

We need to do a PF Star Party, either at the Grand Canyon or McDonald Observatory.

My space physics class spent a couple of days and nights there, back in the good ol' days, with two 14-inch telescopes. Amazing viewing.
 
Drakkith said:
*Throws Evo in his truck*
Let's go!
YEEHAW!


I'm afraid to check...you do it.
Oh! Oh dear... :redface:
 

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