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RCA Maupin Star Parties May 30th - Jun 1st,
2008 The Maupin Observing Site is located on a private airstrip about 10 miles east of Maupin, Oregon. Come and observe your favorite objects under Central Oregon's clear dark skies, spend a wonderful weekend with other astronomers swapping observing stories and exchanging information, or even just spend a relaxing weekend with your family. |
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There is no formal registration for the event itself, just show up and enjoy the weekend. You don't even need a telescope to participate; other members are enthusiastic to share their views. This is a good opportunity for beginners to get acquainted and seasoned observers to get some serious observing. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Doug Huston at geometer@comcast.net or call him at 503-629-8809. We'll be camping on a private airstrip about 100 miles (as the crow flies) from Portland and you have two routes to choose from:
Plan on a 2-3 hour drive from Portland via Highway 26, and 3-4 hours via Highway 84, plus any stops you may make. The Maupin Viewing Site is located at: 45° 8' 36"' north -
121° 14' 48" west Weather is almost always better on the east side than the west side of the Cascades. A nearby clear sky clock for the next 48
hours predicts: Bring warm clothing, it will be cold at night no matter how nice the day is. The viewing area is on to a private airstrip about 10 miles of Maupin. You can leave your equipment set up for the weekend. Don't forget to use parking lights in the viewing area, red flashlights, red covers for computer screens, etc. There is no electricity or water on site, so bring what you need. Please consider your neighbors if running a generator. If you are in an RV or pulling a trailer please drive and park on the hard packed surface. If you are new to observing, here are some Star Party Etiquette suggestions. Meals are on your own. There is Walter's Corner store at the west end of Old Old Wapinitia Road and a grocery store and a couple of cafes in Maupin. Tent camping, trailers and RVs are welcome on site. Please keep the Trailers and RVs on the hard packed surface. Bring whatever you need, we only furnish a porta-potty. There is a couple of motels in Maupin, but they fill up quickly with people rafting on the Deschutes river that runs through Maupin. Registration and reservations are not needed for this informal campout. However, if you plan on staying in a nearby motel, be aware that they fill up quickly with the rafters. If you have any further questions you can email Doug Huston at geometer@comcast.net or call him at 503-629-8809. |
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