IDSSP Report (Saturday Night/Sunday Morning)Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh |
Thanks for the excellent observing reports! I also knocked off quite a few objects on the Herschel list with my 8" dob, (the "little scope that could"), thanks to the nice dark skies. With the wide open horizon to the south, I was able to get the galaxies in Sculptor & Cetus that have previously eluded me. As Bob mentioned, NGCs 253 & 288 are well worth the effort.
To the above mentioned observing reports I will add that the conservation area is really nice for hiking, birding or fishing if you're into that. The group camping area where the star party is held is very spacious - plenty of room for all your camping and observing gear with elbow room to spare. There's also plenty to do a half-hour away in Springfield if you have the energy after observing all night. We visited the new Lincoln museum which was spectacular.
A round of applause to the SAS - they do a really nice job with this star party! I'm only sorry that I'm not able to go every year.
Regards,
ccw
To the above mentioned observing reports I will add that the conservation area is really nice for hiking, birding or fishing if you're into that. The group camping area where the star party is held is very spacious - plenty of room for all your camping and observing gear with elbow room to spare. There's also plenty to do a half-hour away in Springfield if you have the energy after observing all night. We visited the new Lincoln museum which was spectacular.
A round of applause to the SAS - they do a really nice job with this star party! I'm only sorry that I'm not able to go every year.
Regards,
ccw
