Re: [Utah-astronomy] Chuck Hards Flashers
There are a lot of good places to camp in that area. You might even try camping at Arches National Park. I bet there are some good places to set up over there and the light pollution would be to the south. I may go back in the fall and check out the Needles section of Canyonlands. There is good four-wheeling over there. You may even want to check out the Horseshoe Canyon district of Canyonlands. So much to see and do in that area that it would take a lifetime to see it all. Debbie
While you can't camp there, the overlooks down by Grandview point are good; they're far enough south that the Moab lights aren't a problem, as long as you don't go to sleep there is no problem with spending the night in them. We've done several nights at the picnic area down there. Great views and available toilets. BillB On May 19, 2004, at 12:05 PM, UTAHDEB@aol.com wrote:
There are a lot of good places to camp in that area. You might even try camping at Arches National Park. I bet there are some good places to set up over there and the light pollution would be to the south. I may go back in the fall and check out the Needles section of Canyonlands. There is good four-wheeling over there.
You may even want to check out the Horseshoe Canyon district of Canyonlands. So much to see and do in that area that it would take a lifetime to see it all.
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That sounds really nice. Will they let us set up if we promise not to camp? Thanks, Joe
When I talked to the ranger about it they said no problem as long as you don't go to sleep. I've spent most, or all, of the night down there several times and never seen another soul, not even a park ranger running a bed check. Bill B. On May 19, 2004, at 1:59 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
That sounds really nice. Will they let us set up if we promise not to camp? Thanks, Joe
The Willow Flat Campground at Islands in the Sky has been one of our favorite spring and autumn space-camping sites...a dozen first-come-first-served campsites within easy walking distance of an equally glorious overlook; Green River Overlook. This was our chosen site for a Comet Halley expedition back in April of '86...the maiden voyage of my 10" f/5 Cave...wonderful place...I fell asleep on Mesa Arch while watching Scorpius rise. Info at: http://www.nps.gov/cany/island/index.htm And be sure to check out the astronomy info highlighted on the front page of their 2004 newsletter at: http://www.nps.gov/cany/pdfs/News2004.pdf Dave Bennett --------------------------------------- Campground Willow Flat Campground is open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. There are twelve sites with tables, fire grills and vault toilets. The 1 mi/1.6 km access road is unpaved. Firewood and water are not available. Maximum group size is ten people, with a limit of two vehicles per group. Sites are $5 per night. For a Map of the area: http://www.nps.gov/cany/pdfs/island.pdf On Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 11:02 PM, William Biesele wrote:
When I talked to the ranger about it they said no problem as long as you don't go to sleep.
I've spent most, or all, of the night down there several times and never seen another soul, not even a park ranger running a bed check.
Bill B.
On May 19, 2004, at 1:59 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
That sounds really nice. Will they let us set up if we promise not to camp? Thanks, Joe
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Willow Flat would save the long early morning drive out from Grand View. How about Upheaval dome for a comet or meteor shower observation? Observing possible meteorites in an impact crater sounds fun. Bill B. On May 20, 2004, at 12:05 AM, David L Bennett wrote:
The Willow Flat Campground at Islands in the Sky has been one of our favorite spring and autumn space-camping sites...a dozen first-come-first-served campsites within easy walking distance of an equally glorious overlook; Green River Overlook. This was our chosen site for a Comet Halley expedition back in April of '86...the maiden voyage of my 10" f/5 Cave...wonderful place...I fell asleep on Mesa Arch while watching Scorpius rise.
Info at: http://www.nps.gov/cany/island/index.htm
And be sure to check out the astronomy info highlighted on the front page of their 2004 newsletter at: http://www.nps.gov/cany/pdfs/News2004.pdf
Dave Bennett
--------------------------------------- Campground Willow Flat Campground is open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. There are twelve sites with tables, fire grills and vault toilets. The 1 mi/1.6 km access road is unpaved. Firewood and water are not available. Maximum group size is ten people, with a limit of two vehicles per group. Sites are $5 per night.
For a Map of the area: http://www.nps.gov/cany/pdfs/island.pdf
On Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 11:02 PM, William Biesele wrote:
When I talked to the ranger about it they said no problem as long as you don't go to sleep.
I've spent most, or all, of the night down there several times and never seen another soul, not even a park ranger running a bed check.
Bill B.
On May 19, 2004, at 1:59 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
That sounds really nice. Will they let us set up if we promise not to camp? Thanks, Joe
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What about a nice Island in the Sky expedition around June's new moon? Anybody up for that? Thanks, Joe
I've committed to the UMNH star party at Bryce from the 17th through the 19th. But before or after would be fun. Bill B On May 20, 2004, at 8:15 AM, Joe Bauman wrote:
What about a nice Island in the Sky expedition around June's new moon? Anybody up for that? Thanks, Joe
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Keep in mind that it will be hot & buggy in June at that altitude down south...bring your gallon of Jungle Juice as Chuck suggests. Might be best just to mix the stuff with your SPF 2000. I'd opt for Bryce personally. dlb On Thursday, May 20, 2004, at 08:15 AM, Joe Bauman wrote:
What about a nice Island in the Sky expedition around June's new moon? Anybody up for that? Thanks, Joe
Hi all -- here's an interesting NASA site -- http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ -- click on "Peering Closer at Titan." This is the best view I've seen yet of Titan's surface features. Of course, it's just going to get better from now until January (knock on wood). Best wishes, Joe
Cool Martian formation, reminds me of southern Utah sandstone. http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/all/1/p/118/1P138654086EFF2809P2298L2... -- Joe
I was amazed to see the water-skier near the horizon on the right. I thought it must be Lacus Powellus. Looking closer I decided the smooth surface in the background wasn't water--but it looked that way initially. Jim ---- Jim Cobb james@cobb.name On May 25, 2004, at 8:34 AM, Joe Bauman wrote:
Cool Martian formation, reminds me of southern Utah sandstone. http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/all/1/p/118/ 1P138654086EFF2809P2298L2M1.JPG
-- Joe
From experience Arches is quite light polluted. Island in the Sky in Canyonlands near Dead Horse Point is a great place. But, from now until about mid-August you have to contend with no-see-em gnats that leave unpleasant bites.
Clear Skies Don -----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 UTAHDEB@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 12:06 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Chuck Hards Flashers There are a lot of good places to camp in that area. You might even try camping at Arches National Park. I bet there are some good places to set up over there and the light pollution would be to the south. I may go back in the fall and check out the Needles section of Canyonlands. There is good four-wheeling over there. You may even want to check out the Horseshoe Canyon district of Canyonlands. So much to see and do in that area that it would take a lifetime to see it all. Debbie _______________________________________________ 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
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