Grandview 2

When

Thursday, September 22, 2022 - Sunday, September 25, 2022    
All Day

Where

Grandview - Cedar Flats
Cedar Flat Group Camps, CA-168, Big Pine, CA, 93513

Event Type

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Description:
The Noren group camp at Cedar Flats campground has been reserved.

Moon Phase: 1 day before New Moon waning crescent moon

Sunset: 6:50 pm

Location:
Noren group camp at Cedar Flats

Weather:


Clear Sky Chart:
clear sky chart

Tips for First Timer:

For those of you who have never been to Grandview, here are some tips to help prepare for the trip:

While the star party IS scheduled for Friday night through Sunday morning, some members do head up a day or two earlier. Do not worry if you do not have a telescope. There will be many ‘scopes there and we enjoy sharing! (We often get visitors from the campground – it’s always a pleasure to show the sights to a newcomer!)

The Cedar Flat Campground is located at about 7373 Ft elevation – be prepared for temperatures that range from very warm in the day to quite cold at night. The site can have gusty winds at times – especially in the afternoon. During the summer months, it is not too uncommon to get an occasional thunderstorm in the afternoon. Don’t forget the sunscreen, either – at elevation, you will burn much more quickly. This is a DRY SITE (dry and dusty!) – bring plenty of water – the closest water or other supplies is located about 20 miles down the hill in Big Pine. The campground facilities are limited to vault toilets – campsites have picnic tables and fire rings.

Meal Planning:

Saturday Morning we do coordinate a group breakfast – bring something to contribute to the potluck if you’d like.  Plates, Glasses, and Flatware are always needed.

Saturday Evening Dinner Pizza or Rubs (the club will be buying the Pizza or Ribs) and Pot Luck or BYOF. Please bring something to add to the dinner such as Salad & Dressing, Bread or Rolls, Drinks, Dessert, etc.

Sunday Morning we break camp and go to the coffee shop in Pig Pine for breakfast.

Star Party Etiquette
As with all star parties, please be courteous of other participants and observe standard star party etiquette. Here are some tips: Club members
enjoy talking and showing the sights; just be sure to ask before handling any telescope equipment. White light is of particular concern, as it ruins dark-adapted vision; taking up to 40 minutes for eyesight to fully recover. If possible, please arrive before dark. If you do arrive late or plan to leave early, please ensure that headlights or reverse lights do not shine on participants; use parking lights while nearby and park so it’s easy to leave without backing up. If possible, disable or shield car door and dome lights. Use only red diode or red filtered flashlights; red light preserves dark-adapted eyesight. Most
importantly, be prepared to relax and enjoy good company under the night sky.

Additional Materials:

Original Map

Last Updated on September 7, 2022

8 Comments

  1. Mike Ratcliff

    I’ll be coming up on Thursday, leaving Sunday. Mike

    • Mike Ratcliff

      I’ll bring sausages, plates, napkins, forks for Sat morning breakfast

  2. Steve Peeters

    I’ll be coming up around noon on Friday. I’ll observe Friday and Saturday nights. For Thursday night (B-4 coming up) and Friday night (after observing) I’ll be staying at the Big Pine Motel. Saturday night I’ll sleep out under the stars. Looking forward to attending and seeing all of you!

  3. Martin Carey

    I’ll be arriving with Bob Noss on Friday afternoon and will leave Sunday am. I’ll bring various snacks and some fruit.

  4. Chris Clarke

    I will be there Friday afternoon and leaving early Sunday morning. Looking forward to two great night’s observing and even greater company under the stars!

  5. Jim S.

    I intend to go up Thursday, arriving mid-afternoon (health permitting)

  6. Gerald Rezes
    Gerald Rezes

    Planning on being there but might only go for Friday – Sunday.

    • Gerald Rezes
      Gerald Rezes

      I’ll bring 1-doz. eggs and hashbrowns for breakfast.

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