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Lost Dutchman State Park Star Party 09-Feb-2019

Superstition Mountain Astronomical League - Lost Dutchman State Park Star Party 09-Feb-2019

Another great star party at Lost Dutchman State Park on Saturday evening, in spite of the skies being mostly cloudy until near the end at which point things cleared up well enough to show off the sky to the visitors.

One head count put the attendance at 88 visitors. We had 10 scopes/observing stations set-up and the lines were about 5-8 deep all evening.

Our thanks again to the Lost Dutchman State Park management and volunteer staff for providing this location and support.

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The start of a grand star party
The start of a grand star party
A closer view
A closer view
Kathleen Audette, Dan & Chris Martin and a beautiful backdrop.
Kathleen Audette, Dan & Chris Martin and a beautiful backdrop.
Photo by Jim Shedlowsky
Photo by Jim Shedlowsky
Grant Klassen setting up.
Grant Klassen setting up.
Jerry Hyman joining, Bill Dellinges and Keith.Krueger
Jerry Hyman joining, Bill Dellinges and Keith.Krueger
Jerry Hyman, with Bill Dellinges and Bill's classic portable 4-1/2 reflector.
Jerry Hyman, with Bill Dellinges and Bill's classic portable 4-1/2" reflector.
A clearing in the west? Yes.
A clearing in the west? Yes.
Grant Klassen with a visiting family
Grant Klassen with a visiting family
M42 - Orion Nebula. Demonstration photo taken at the event.
M42 - Orion Nebula. Demonstration photo taken at the event.