At the Bryce ALCON public star party no lights on vehicles until 1 AM when people who want to can pack up. I assume some similar rule will be in effect at Rainbow Point. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of erikhansen@thebluezone.net Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 1:08 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Daytime running lights and SPOC.
Well, The Texas Star Party only allows vehicles used for emergencies at night, IE no driving between sunset and sunrise. Cars will always pose a problem. A solution for Bryce may be designating parking for non telescope providers so they don't drive by telescopes. It will ruin the Rainbow Point experience if cars are coming and going all night.
So here's a question now that I'm thinking about this year's astronomy
activities.
How do we handle cars with DRLs that can't be turned off? My old car I could turn them off, but my new one, I can't...at least I haven't figured out how to. The DRLs kick on, as well as tailights.
This is going to be an issue at Bryce and SPOC. Any suggestions? I know when I was in an unfamiliar car, I just shouted out that I was about to start up the car, and anyone who cared please close their eyes.
Dan
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