Dark sky excursion this weekend

[Morris Jones]

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be out under a truly 
dark sky with some knowledgeable observers, this Saturday night is your 
chance.

The weather forecasts look perfect for a comfortable night of observing 
from our favorite remote desert location, about 155 miles east from 
Monrovia on I-10.

It will just be a few of us.  If you'd like to come, you're free to 
arrive whenever you like, and leave whenever you like.  You'll want to 
bring food and lots of water, something to sit on, and clothing layers 
for when the air turns chilly.  Jane and I will have a camp toilet 
available.  Certainly bring binoculars and a telescope if you have one!

Sunset will at 6:00 p.m.  Jane and I will plan to arrive at about 5:00 
p.m.  It's a great spot for a light picnic dinner.  You can pitch a tent 
if you like; Jane and I usually doze in the car for a few hours.  It's 
especially fun to rise well before sunrise and enjoy the still air of 
the morning sky.

I allow about two and a half hours for travel from Monrovia.  Traffic is 
sometimes a little heavy on the afternoon trip on either 10 or 60.

If you'd like to attend (Dan Gollnick and Tom Traeger, I've already 
heard from you), please send a reply to this note, and I'll follow up 
with specific directions.  It would be good to provide me with a cell 
phone number or other contact in case the weather turns inclement. 
(Right now the only threat would be high winds.)

Best regards,
Mojo
-- 
Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
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