Bryce's Ranger Kevin Poe just signed on to Utah-Astronomy (actually he tried to sign on yesterday but I was at Bryce and away from the internet so I could not do my moderator "thing" and place him on the list until now). Now that he's here perhaps he could explain any difference between contacts and attendance. I see that he chose the Digest version of UA so it may be a while before he gets this message and realizes we're on on the edge of our seats awaiting his words. :) patrick p.s. Incredible skies at Bryce last night/this morning. On 02 Jul 2008, at 13:48, Kim wrote:
Park Ranger Chad Moore actually reported 7,000 "visitor contacts," not 7,000 visitors/attendees. If I understood Chad correctly, a visitor contact is defined as one person participating in a specific event. At the astronomy festival, these included persons attending a lecture, observing through a telescope (night or day), or taking part in the model rocket construction and launches. Theoretically, one visitor/attendee could account for several visitor contacts. Anyone wishing to prepare a news release of sorts or contact S&T should first speak with Chad to get a clearer definition of the numbers. I'm curious to know if the Park has anyway to track just how many people actually participated.
BTW, I thoroughly enjoyed this year's festival and renewing friendships. It gets lonesome sometimes her in Sanpete.
Kim