Khan Scope Centre AstroNotes July 27 2010

What Star Party are YOU planning to attend this
year............?

Every year I have a tough decision to make over the Summer months; deciding
which Star Parties to attend!  

Since some of them seem to fall on the same dates, some conflict with work
schedules, Weddings, Family events  and then the biggie....the
Weather! 

A lot of folks make last minute decisions to attend Star Parties  based
strictly on weather forecasts. I am here to tell you once and for all, that that
is the LAST reason to base your decision to attend a star Party.. Really, since
you simply cannot count on the weather!

But ....you can count on meeting other fellow amateur astronomers,
making new friends, and saying Hello to some old ones. Plus, there is nothing
like seeing all that equipment first hand, which look far more interesting than
they do in

the magazine ads in the pages of the Astronomy publications. Also, I have found
that Amateur Astronomers love to share their experience

with telescopes, Solar Viewing instruments,  CCD imagers,eyepieces,
accessories. In fact, I believe I have been introduced to more stuff at Star
Parties, that I didn't know about,than any other way.

Before you go here is some Quick Star Party etiquette:

1)Do take a red flashlite with you to use at night. (cover a regular
flashlite with red cellophane or use red nail polish for a quick fix

White light is a no no at Star Parties! Same for Car headlights, approaching a
Star party at night. Please cover them with red celloophane or red cloth
available at fabric stores.

2) Look, Don't touch: Amateur Astronomers are happy to show you their
equipment, but please be respectful and do not touch

unless invited to do so.

3)Chlidren: Please ensure they do not run around, as they may trip on power
cords, etc.... (btw, kids usually ask the cleverest questions!)

4)Have a basic star chart or planisphere with you; Just like back on the
ground, and try to make sense of the constellations and

night sky around you. Pick up the lastest astronomy magazine which will tell you
what highlights are visible at the time you are going.

5)Dress in Layers: it can get cool at night, even in the Summer. So make sure
you dress warm, drink either Hot Chocolate, coffee or tea.

Avoid alchohol, as it dilates your pupils. 

6) Register Early: Some Star parties offer discounts if you pre-register. It
usually costs more to pay at the gate, so keep that in 

mind  and take advantage of early bird discounts.

7)Be sure to attend lectures and presentations if offered. Even one little
tip at one of these talks, can go a long way! 

   

So, google star parties, pick one you think you might like to visit; 
Pack up the family, the telescope,and/or binoculars and head off to a new
adventure this Summer! You will be glad that you did.....and I would be happy to
hear about your experiences if you do go.

Clear Skies,

Ray Khan

PS You do not need to own a telescope to attend a Star Party; And if you have
an old one kicking around, take that with you,

even if you are not sure how to use it, you will find assistance from other
knowledgeable amateurs.

 

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Would you like to attend STARFEST

for FREE this year?

We are looking for a couple of enthusiastic

Amateur Astronomers to assist us Friday & Sat

 at Starfest, Mt. Forest this year (August 12-15)

If this sounds like you, please send an

email to info@khanscope.com for more
details

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Yep, the $200 bucks off the CPC
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You can also Inquire at info@khanscope.com
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Meade 8
inch LS8 ACF Telescope update:

While these instruments have been in high demand, we are pleased to
announce that we will

be filling all current orders on or about August 10th 2010. We will be in
contact for those

customers with existing orders soon; If you wish to place a new order, now is
the time,

as we expect to run into another backorder situation by mid August!

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Meade
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• 
  
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Another Bonus, connect your digital Camera with an optional adaptor and
use it as a Powerful Telephoto lens!



Package includes Autostar, and full height adjustable Tripod with Case

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Khan Scope Centre

3243 Dufferin Street

Toronto, Ontario. Canada

M6A 2T2

Toll Free: 1 800 58 7160

phone: 416 783 410

fax: 416 352 1701

email: info@khanscope.com

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