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

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The thread discusses participants' excitement and plans related to attending the Kitt Peak nightly observing program, highlighting the experience of observing in a dark sky location. The conversation includes humorous exchanges and suggestions for future star parties at other observatories.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses enthusiasm about attending Kitt Peak for the first time, noting it as a significant change from their recent busy schedule.
  • Another participant humorously requests to join the trip, questioning the status of a third participant's pet.
  • A suggestion is made for a future PF Star Party at either the Grand Canyon or McDonald Observatory, recalling positive experiences from a past space physics class visit.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share excitement about the observing program and potential future gatherings, but there is no consensus on specific plans or locations for the star party.

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Some comments reflect a lighthearted tone and playful banter, which may influence the seriousness of the discussion about observing locations.

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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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