I went to the Wedge Friday night thinking that others would be there. Being alone gave me a chance to get my new 20 200+ lbs scope out and into my van. Thank goodness all went well. I guess I took a chance going to the Wedge for First Light with my new TeleKit not even knowing if the trusses were the right length and no tube cutter. Everything turned out great. It would have been fun to share it with you all who I have come to really enjoy being around. I got setup as the sun was going down. I am pretty amazed that the folks at TeleKit got the balance right and the truss tube length right - right off the bat. When I put my Lumicon finder, my Telrad and my Nagler 31mm (aka the grenade) in place everything moved like oil. I had practice collimating the scope at home so I had it down for my first outing with the scope. Once I got the finder and the Telrad calibrated with the scope on Arcturus low in the west we were all set but had to wait for darkness. I began to wonder what should be my first object. As I conjured up a list of candidate, I soon saw Sagittarius so I just went for M8 the Lagoon Nebula. I then dropped down to the nice cluster M7 and then began working my way up the Milky Way; M54, M69, M70, M28, M22, M8 you know the drill all the way up to the double cluster. TeleKit has a great feature in its filter slider; it can hold 3 or four filters all at once. I put in a UHC and an OII filter and when I found M16 the Eagle Nebula I observed through both filters and back to clear. It was interesting and fun. I did the same thing on the Vial Nebula; that was really neat. I could see different things from clear to UHC to OIII. Then I followed the arm along. I had not noticed how long that thing is before. I went to all the old familiar favorites. Even though M51 was quite low in the sky I could see its structure very will. With the 31mm Nagler I could just barely get M81&M82 in one eye view. I puttered around Cassiopeia for a while; M52, M103 NGC 281 wasnt too impressive. I found M72, M2 and M30. M2 was so full and beautiful; what a magnificent cluster. If I remember right (I left my notes in the car) M2 as 5 strands of stars like arms sticking out. If it wasnt M2, it was one of the others. I found the Saturn nebula and it was quite large and a greenish blue and the wings that look like saturns rings was quite visible. Then to the East I checked out M38, M36, M37, then after a while M1. M31 through the 31mm Nagler was fantastic. I couldnt see the whole thing but I could see the bright central core, the dust lane and its companion galaxies M32 and M110 by moving the scope a touch. In fact I could see M31 with the unaided eye as I went back to it several times; I just put the Telrad on this fuzzy spot and peered through the eyepiece and there it was. I did use other eyepieces and every thing focused well down to the 9mm Ortho. I did use the 7mm Nagler but I mention the 9mm Ortho because of the different focusing requirements for the small compact lens compared to the 31mm Nagler. The only thing lacking were friends, otherwise I had a great time under great skies. The temperature must have been in the 50s because I only needed a light jacket not even buttoned. JG --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? vote.yahoo.com - Register online to vote today!
Hi Jim, I've got a friend back in Massachusetts who built 17" Telekit. I was impressed with the quality of that kit as well, so I'm glad to hear a second positive report. I don't remember who made the focuser, but as we said back there, it was like buttah. Michael
I went to the Wedge Friday night thinking that others would be there. Being alone gave me a chance to get my new 20 200+ lbs scope out and into my van. Thank goodness all went well. I guess I took a chance going to the Wedge for First Light with my new TeleKit not even knowing if the trusses were the right length and no tube cutter. Everything turned out great. It would have been fun to share it with you all who I have come to really enjoy being around.
Come again next Friday to the Wedge. I plan to be there as do several others. Other commitments prevented me from coming this weekend. Clear Skies Don Colton -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+djcolton=piol.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+djcolton=piol.com@mailman.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Jim Gibson Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 10:06 AM To: List Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Wedge Report I went to the Wedge Friday night thinking that others would be there. Being alone gave me a chance to get my new 20 200+ lbs scope out and into my van. Thank goodness all went well. I guess I took a chance going to the Wedge for First Light with my new TeleKit not even knowing if the trusses were the right length and no tube cutter. Everything turned out great. It would have been fun to share it with you all who I have come to really enjoy being around. I got setup as the sun was going down. I am pretty amazed that the folks at TeleKit got the balance right and the truss tube length right - right off the bat. When I put my Lumicon finder, my Telrad and my Nagler 31mm (aka the grenade) in place everything moved like oil. I had practice collimating the scope at home so I had it down for my first outing with the scope. Once I got the finder and the Telrad calibrated with the scope on Arcturus low in the west we were all set but had to wait for darkness. I began to wonder what should be my first object. As I conjured up a list of candidate, I soon saw Sagittarius so I just went for M8 the Lagoon Nebula. I then dropped down to the nice cluster M7 and then began working my way up the Milky Way; M54, M69, M70, M28, M22, M8 you know the drill all the way up to the double cluster. TeleKit has a great feature in its filter slider; it can hold 3 or four filters all at once. I put in a UHC and an OII filter and when I found M16 the Eagle Nebula I observed through both filters and back to clear. It was interesting and fun. I did the same thing on the Vial Nebula; that was really neat. I could see different things from clear to UHC to OIII. Then I followed the arm along. I had not noticed how long that thing is before. I went to all the old familiar favorites. Even though M51 was quite low in the sky I could see its structure very will. With the 31mm Nagler I could just barely get M81&M82 in one eye view. I puttered around Cassiopeia for a while; M52, M103 NGC 281 wasnt too impressive. I found M72, M2 and M30. M2 was so full and beautiful; what a magnificent cluster. If I remember right (I left my notes in the car) M2 as 5 strands of stars like arms sticking out. If it wasnt M2, it was one of the others. I found the Saturn nebula and it was quite large and a greenish blue and the wings that look like saturns rings was quite visible. Then to the East I checked out M38, M36, M37, then after a while M1. M31 through the 31mm Nagler was fantastic. I couldnt see the whole thing but I could see the bright central core, the dust lane and its companion galaxies M32 and M110 by moving the scope a touch. In fact I could see M31 with the unaided eye as I went back to it several times; I just put the Telrad on this fuzzy spot and peered through the eyepiece and there it was. I did use other eyepieces and every thing focused well down to the 9mm Ortho. I did use the 7mm Nagler but I mention the 9mm Ortho because of the different focusing requirements for the small compact lens compared to the 31mm Nagler. The only thing lacking were friends, otherwise I had a great time under great skies. The temperature must have been in the 50s because I only needed a light jacket not even buttoned. JG --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? vote.yahoo.com - Register online to vote today! _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com
I have never been to the wedge, though I believe I know where it is (east and south of Castle Dale, correct?) Is it worth the drive out there to observe? I just wonder what makes this spot so desirable. Thanks for info. Lisa Zeigler
What's good about the Wedge? First, it's a really nice view when the sun is up, looking out across a spectacular region that is nicknamed Utah's Little Grand Canyon. Just picture the Grand Canyon but not so grand -- still beautiful. Second, it's away from any significant light pollution. Third, and this is unfortunate if you're like me and liked the adventure of getting there many years ago, the roads are well maintained now with gravel and bridges over washes. Fourth, there are restrooms at the site. Finally, the story is that the nearby Wasatch Plateau catches clouds, improving the view from the Wedge. t's my favorite observing site. -- Joe
Joe, Thanks so much! I will have to go there one of these days soon, it sounds great! Lisa Zeigler -----Original Message----- From: Joe Bauman [mailto:bau@desnews.com] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 10:49 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Wedge Report What's good about the Wedge? First, it's a really nice view when the sun is up, looking out across a spectacular region that is nicknamed Utah's Little Grand Canyon. Just picture the Grand Canyon but not so grand -- still beautiful. Second, it's away from any significant light pollution. Third, and this is unfortunate if you're like me and liked the adventure of getting there many years ago, the roads are well maintained now with gravel and bridges over washes. Fourth, there are restrooms at the site. Finally, the story is that the nearby Wasatch Plateau catches clouds, improving the view from the Wedge. t's my favorite observing site. -- Joe _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com
I agree, Joe. However, for those of you who remember the tire-shredding gravel roads, the roads are now graded better and oiled, almost all the way to the campground. While you should still watch your speed (I drive about 40-45 on those roads) there is now little concern about flats/blowouts from the road material. There are some fabulous rock art sites in the area, making day trips between observing sessions a lot of fun. The Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry is also nearby, and the website (http://www.blm.gov/utah/price/CLDQ.htm<http://www.blm.gov/utah/price/CLDQ.htm>) says it's still open on weekends through October. For observing, skies are very dark, with a bit of light visible on the western horizon from the Huntington power station. (Why do power stations feel they need to light up their sites like they do?) Some of the best seeing I've experienced ever has been at the Wedge. Finally, for October, it's warmer than our usual mountain sites, and at 3 hours not a terribly long trip from SL. Weather is looking good for this weekend - I plan to observe both Friday and Saturday nights. Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com> serius est quam cogitas ----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Bauman<mailto:bau@desnews.com> To: Utah Astronomy<mailto:utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 10:48 AM Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Wedge Report What's good about the Wedge? First, it's a really nice view when the sun is up, looking out across a spectacular region that is nicknamed Utah's Little Grand Canyon. Just picture the Grand Canyon but not so grand -- still beautiful. Second, it's away from any significant light pollution. Third, and this is unfortunate if you're like me and liked the adventure of getting there many years ago, the roads are well maintained now with gravel and bridges over washes. Fourth, there are restrooms at the site. Finally, the story is that the nearby Wasatch Plateau catches clouds, improving the view from the Wedge. t's my favorite observing site. -- Joe _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com<mailto:Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy<http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy> Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com<http://www.utahastronomy.com/>
Map to Wedge Overlook is at http://slas.ws/IMAGES/MAPS/WEDGECEDARMTN.jpg Turn right at overlook (just after pit toilet) and we will be on right side of the road. If they allow us to camp past the wood rail fence we will be farther down. If it is still posted we will be just a 100-150 yards or so from the turn off. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+djcolton=piol.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+djcolton=piol.com@mailman.xmission.com]On Behalf Of John and Lisa Zeigler Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 10:29 AM To: 'Utah Astronomy' Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Wedge Report I have never been to the wedge, though I believe I know where it is (east and south of Castle Dale, correct?) Is it worth the drive out there to observe? I just wonder what makes this spot so desirable. Thanks for info. Lisa Zeigler _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com
Thank you for the map Don! Lisa Zeigler -----Original Message----- From: Don J. Colton [mailto:djcolton@piol.com] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 11:28 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Wedge Map Map to Wedge Overlook is at http://slas.ws/IMAGES/MAPS/WEDGECEDARMTN.jpg Turn right at overlook (just after pit toilet) and we will be on right side of the road. If they allow us to camp past the wood rail fence we will be farther down. If it is still posted we will be just a 100-150 yards or so from the turn off.
I was there Saturday morning and it is still possted "No Camping" beyond the rail fence. I didn't see Jim, but I didn't go east of the overlook. I was there for about 30 minutes with a client doing a tour of the area. Brent --- "Don J. Colton" <djcolton@piol.com> wrote:
Map to Wedge Overlook is at http://slas.ws/IMAGES/MAPS/WEDGECEDARMTN.jpg Turn right at overlook (just after pit toilet) and we will be on right side of the road. If they allow us to camp past the wood rail fence we will be farther down. If it is still posted we will be just a 100-150 yards or so from the turn off.
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BTW, I drove past the south side of Wolf Creek today. Looks like there is snow ther already. Brent --- Brent Watson <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> wrote:
I was there Saturday morning and it is still possted "No Camping" beyond the rail fence. I didn't see Jim, but I didn't go east of the overlook. I was there for about 30 minutes with a client doing a tour of the area.
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Map to Wedge Overlook is at http://slas.ws/IMAGES/MAPS/WEDGECEDARMTN.jpg Turn right at overlook (just after pit toilet) and we will be on right side of the road. If they allow us to camp past the wood rail fence we will be farther down. If it is still posted we will be just a 100-150 yards or so from the turn off.
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The following is excerpted from the Avweb weekly newsletter. Thought you might enjoy it. Brent THE NEXT CHALLENGES FOR THE NEXT STEP TOWARD SPACE... Last week on Capitol Hill, the nascent "alternative space industry" barely deflected a potential meltdown -- a bill that was written to help boost space tourism came within hours of being passed with a new provision that some say would have killed the whole idea. In its original form, the legislation would have allowed paying passengers to fly into space as long as they were fully informed about the risks and signed a consent form. But during House-Senate negotiations, the bill was amended to charge the FAA with responsibility for the "safety of crew and spaceflight participants." More... ...WHERE WILL THE MONEY COME FROM?... While lots of companies are eager to develop new space technologies, they won't get far without financial backing. One source of that money, paradoxically, may be NASA. "NASA has just received close to 4,000 proposals for advanced technologies for space exploration from private companies, and they will be giving away something like $600 million over the next year or so for new concepts, new ideas and new technologies," Jerry Grey, director for aerospace policy at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, told NPR on Friday. Meanwhile, Walt Anderson, CEO of Orbital Recovery Corp., warned the annual conference of the Space Frontier Foundation on Saturday that fledgling U.S. companies may lose out to entrepreneurs around the globe if the U.S. doesn't get the regulatory climate right. More... ...AS STUDY SHOWS THE MARKET EXISTS Futron Corp., whose space-tourism market study has been frequently cited by the alternative-space entrepreneurs, recently released the entire 79-page study to the public domain. The study, originally published in 2002, is based on a poll of affluent Americans. The poll gauged the level of interest in, and willingness to pay for, space tourism experiences among those people with the means to afford such flights. Futron used the poll results to generate a 20-year forecast for consumer demand for orbital and suborbital space tourism. Among Futron's findings: The overall space tourism market could generate revenues in excess of $1 billion per year by 2021; suborbital space tourism has the potential for 15,000 passengers and $700 million in revenues per year by 2021; and orbital space tourism could attract 60 passengers and $300 million in revenues per year by 2021. More... _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com
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THE NEXT CHALLENGES FOR THE NEXT STEP TOWARD SPACE... Last week on Capitol Hill, the nascent "alternative space industry" barely deflected a potential meltdown -- a bill that was written to help boost space tourism came within hours of being passed with a new provision that some say would have killed the whole idea. In its original form, the legislation would have allowed paying passengers to fly into space as long as they were fully informed about the risks and signed a consent form. But during House-Senate negotiations, the bill was amended to charge the FAA with responsibility for the "safety of crew and spaceflight participants." More...
...WHERE WILL THE MONEY COME FROM?... While lots of companies are eager to develop new space technologies, they won't get far without financial backing. One source of that money, paradoxically, may be NASA. "NASA has just received close to 4,000 proposals for advanced technologies for space exploration from private companies, and they will be giving away something like $600 million over the next year or so for new concepts, new ideas and new technologies," Jerry Grey, director for aerospace policy at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, told NPR on Friday. Meanwhile, Walt Anderson, CEO of Orbital Recovery Corp., warned the annual conference of the Space Frontier Foundation on Saturday that fledgling U.S. companies may lose out to entrepreneurs around the globe if the U.S. doesn't get the regulatory climate right. More...
...AS STUDY SHOWS THE MARKET EXISTS Futron Corp., whose space-tourism market study has been frequently cited by the alternative-space entrepreneurs, recently released the entire 79-page study to the public domain. The study, originally published in 2002, is based on a poll of affluent Americans. The poll gauged the level of interest in, and willingness to pay for, space tourism experiences among those people with the means to afford such flights. Futron used the poll results to generate a 20-year forecast for consumer demand for orbital and suborbital space tourism. Among Futron's findings: The overall space tourism market could generate revenues in excess of $1 billion per year by 2021; suborbital space tourism has the potential for 15,000 passengers and $700 million in revenues per year by 2021; and orbital space tourism could attract 60 passengers and $300 million in revenues per year by 2021. More...
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I've preferred camping west beyond the rail fence, where we used to camp as a group. However, the pit toilet isn't as close and one might get busted by the BLM for camping there. The designated camp sites aren't too bad - just not as close to the rim, and of course the neighbors are unpredictable. Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com> serius est quam cogitas ----- Original Message ----- From: Brent Watson<mailto:brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy<mailto:utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 7:55 PM Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Wedge Map I was there Saturday morning and it is still possted "No Camping" beyond the rail fence. I didn't see Jim, but I didn't go east of the overlook. I was there for about 30 minutes with a client doing a tour of the area. Brent --- "Don J. Colton" <djcolton@piol.com<mailto:djcolton@piol.com>> wrote:
Map to Wedge Overlook is at http://slas.ws/IMAGES/MAPS/WEDGECEDARMTN.jpg<http://slas.ws/IMAGES/MAPS/WEDGECEDARMTN.jpg> Turn right at overlook (just after pit toilet) and we will be on right side of the road. If they allow us to camp past the wood rail fence we will be farther down. If it is still posted we will be just a 100-150 yards or so from the turn off.
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While I have not been to the Wedge since Spring, I do recall that there was a big "No camping beyond this fence" sign on the wooden fence, but, where we traditionally camp there were those little "picture of a tent" on metal post signs. There were also the "picture of a tent with a circle and a slash" on a metal post in some other places. When the Sheriff came through, he had no problem with where we were camped, although he did hang around and question us a bit after he saw the pirate flag. Apparently he decided we were harmless. (Of course , he did not see us at night with our eyepatches, cannons and bandoleers of eyepieces, or he might have thought differently :)) Mind you, it does not look like we will be able to go this weekend, so I won't be there to catch the wrath if the little signs are outdated and not valid. On that note, Brent, how fresh did the snow at Wolf Creek look? And how much was there? We may be able to sneak away Thursday or Friday night for a few hours By the way, I think Guy is enjoying life way too much, and should probably be reported to...to... to Someone! Jo Grahn At 09:09 PM 10/11/2004 -0600, you wrote:
I've preferred camping west beyond the rail fence, where we used to camp as a group. However, the pit toilet isn't as close and one might get busted by the BLM for camping there. The designated camp sites aren't too bad - just not as close to the rim, and of course the neighbors are unpredictable.
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Quoting Josephine Grahn <bsi@xmission.com>: When the Sheriff came
through, he had no problem with where we were camped, although he did hang around and question us a bit after he saw the pirate flag. Apparently he decided we were harmless. (Of course , he did not see us at night with our eyepatches, cannons and bandoleers of eyepieces, or he might have thought differently :))
He probably seen the silhouette of your big telescopes against the skyline through his binoculars and probably decided by the size of those cannons that he was out gunned. The pirate flag probably confirmed his suspicions. ;)
By the way, I think Guy is enjoying life way too much, and should probably be reported to...to... to Someone!
Jo Grahn
Guy is having as much fun as he can. In fact, Guy is headed to Bryce Canyon this coming weekend and staying through Monday. There are some camp sites reserved for those participating in the Bryce Canyon Star Party on Monday. You are all welcome to join me if you like... Never been there before but it ought to be a kick!
Guy, The skies in Bryce are as dark as I've ever seen them. You should really enjoy it. Anyone care to join me closer to home this weekend, say the Gravel Pit? Rich --- diveboss@xmission.com wrote:
Guy is having as much fun as he can. In fact, Guy is headed to Bryce Canyon this coming weekend and staying through Monday. There are some camp sites reserved for those participating in the Bryce Canyon Star Party on Monday. You are all welcome to join me if you like... Never been there before but it ought to be a kick!
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The snow looked pretty fresh. I was just east of Strawberry Res. and looked at the ridge. It was pretty uniform, but I would guess no more than a few inches thick. The high Uintahs are also covered. Elizabeth Ridge has snow on it. Brent --- Josephine Grahn <bsi@xmission.com> wrote:
While I have not been to the Wedge since Spring, I do recall that there was a big "No camping beyond this fence" sign on the wooden fence, but, where we traditionally camp there were those little "picture of a tent" on metal post signs. There were also the "picture of a tent with a circle and a slash" on a metal post in some other places. When the Sheriff came through, he had no problem with where we were camped, although he did hang around and question us a bit after he saw the pirate flag. Apparently he decided we were harmless. (Of course , he did not see us at night with our eyepatches, cannons and bandoleers of eyepieces, or he might have thought differently :))
Mind you, it does not look like we will be able to go this weekend, so I won't be there to catch the wrath if the little signs are outdated and not valid. On that note, Brent, how fresh did the snow at Wolf Creek look? And how much was there? We may be able to sneak away Thursday or Friday night for a few hours
By the way, I think Guy is enjoying life way too much, and should probably be reported to...to... to Someone!
Jo Grahn
At 09:09 PM 10/11/2004 -0600, you wrote:
I've preferred camping west beyond the rail fence, where we used to camp as a group. However, the pit toilet isn't as close and one might get busted by the BLM for camping there. The designated camp sites aren't too bad - just not as close to the rim, and of course the neighbors are unpredictable.
Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com>
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I setup west of the rail fence. I had no tent and cooked no food, but about the time the moon came up I did take a "little" nap in my van. Mike Baily wasn't there to wake me up so I slept a little too long - technically I guess I was camping at that point. If you stay up all night near the scope, is that camping? JG Kim Hyatt <kimharch@msn.com> wrote: I've preferred camping west beyond the rail fence, where we used to camp as a group. However, the pit toilet isn't as close and one might get busted by the BLM for camping there. The designated camp sites aren't too bad - just not as close to the rim, and of course the neighbors are unpredictable. Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com serius est quam cogitas ----- Original Message ----- From: Brent Watson To: Utah Astronomy Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 7:55 PM Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Wedge Map I was there Saturday morning and it is still possted "No Camping" beyond the rail fence. I didn't see Jim, but I didn't go east of the overlook. I was there for about 30 minutes with a client doing a tour of the area. Brent --- "Don J. Colton" > wrote:
Map to Wedge Overlook is at http://slas.ws/IMAGES/MAPS/WEDGECEDARMTN.jpg Turn right at overlook (just after pit toilet) and we will be on right side of the road. If they allow us to camp past the wood rail fence we will be farther down. If it is still posted we will be just a 100-150 yards or so from the turn off.
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I have never been to the wedge, though I believe I know where it is (east and south of Castle Dale, correct?) Is it worth the drive out there to observe? I just wonder what makes this spot so desirable. Thanks for info.
Lisa Zeigler
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Jim, good to hear that the new scope is finally done and working well. You sure deserve it, sounds like it's been worth the wait (and worth the weight)! Great report, thanks! --- Jim Gibson <jimgibson00@yahoo.com> wrote:
I went to the Wedge Friday night thinking that others would be there. Being alone gave me a chance to get my new 20 200+ lbs scope out and into my van. Thank goodness all went well.
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