Announcements and Notices
Latest park info and bulletins
WE HAD GOOD WEATHER FOR THE CHERRY SPRINGS STAR PARTY!!!!! Its about time! There was a nice crowd who attended - many at the park for the very first time and it was a pleasure meeting new people and greeting old friends. Many, many thanks to all of you who donated to the Dark Sky Fund - it is VERY much appreciated. And how about those gas guys keeping the light pollution down at night so you could observe....that was really great and we thank Ultra Resources, and PGE for helping to protect the night sky!
Upcoming - The PA. Woodsman's Show is during a dark of the moon period, but Astronomy activity is not permitted during the run of the show. If you are on the field prior to the Show (Aug. 6,7,8 ) you must be off the field by noon on Thursday the 5th so the Woodsman's vendors can set up. You may return to the field on Sunday the 8th NO SOONER than 6:pm....don't forget that CSSP is a great place to view the Perseids this year!
If you have signed up for annual wireless internet and during the course of the astronomy season happen to change your device (laptop or smartphone) you will need to let me know. The system recognizes whatever you used last and if you try to log in with new equipment, you will not be able to. I can delete you out of the system and re-enter you and then it will recognize your new stuff. Please send that through this website's email: csspdsf@gmail.com
All other wireless information is on the sidebar link page. If you do not know how to disengage your automatic updates...please have someone assist you with that. It is very important that you DO NOT download large files (many of these updates are biggies) because it can crash the system. LEARN HOW TO USE IT, OR WE WILL LOSE IT!
Sounds like many of you are planning a visit in July...look forward to seeing you once again (or even for the first time!). If you do not have a Galaxy Pass, then you must pay the $10 set up fee per night...honor envelopes are at the bulletin board, fee tube is in front of the restrooms. Last person in, or the closest to the gate, should shut the gate as darkness approaches, drop the tarp down to block light and use the "T-Bar" to keep the gate closed- its not locked, but this keeps people from driving into the park after dark with their headlights on, as many are prone to do in order to use the restrooms.
Have any questions or suggestions??? Use the "Contact Us" section. Emails will be answered either by me, or by Dark Sky Team member, Pam Karhan.
See you under the stars! Maxine Harrison, Director, CSSP Dark Sky Fund/Association
