Thanks Robert. Like I said, I wasn't too worried about Bryce, but more concerned with spoc. However, digging around in my manual for the car, it turns out there is an option in the computer to turn off both exterior lights and interior lights except for a couple of red lights in the doors. I was pleasantly surprised. The manufacturer was thinking. Dan On Mar 9, 2011, at 4:56 PM, Robert Taylor <robtaylorslc@gmail.com> wrote:
A specific schedule has not been set yet but the committee has discussed and we will probably have set departure times so we don't have a steady stream of cars leaving while folks are trying to take astrophotos, etc. We are all concerned about keeping the site dark and our eyes dark adapted. We'll have more specifics we get closer. We have an ALCON meeting coming up in a couple of weeks and members are welcome to come and give their two cents.
Bob
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Don J. Colton Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:09 PM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Daytime running lights and SPOC.
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.
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