Re: Saturday ahoy -- consider Coe

From: P T Chambers (ptchamb@No-Spam)
Date: Wed Oct 30 2002 - 20:04:09 MST

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    Hi
    Coes gate is always unlocked. It is the overflow parking lot and is hard
    to miss. But if you do the road comes to an end about 1/2 mile later at
    the ranger station so you just come back.

    When going to a new area, I find it helpful to show up early the first
    time. It is easier to park and you can talk to the few that will be there
    about the area, locate the restroom, etc. However, I prefer to set up in
    the light too.

    A little early is advisable for Coe also, since the, as someone else put
    it, road is a little twisty.

    That cattleguard is the givaway. It is noisy and rough, you cant miss it
    and it means you have one more hill to climb to the observing area.

    ---------
    Phil Chambers [ptchamb@No-Spam] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)

    On Wed, 30 Oct 2002, Murali Balasubramaniam wrote:

    > Hi,
    >
    > >
    > > Henry Coe State Park is reserved for astronomical use on Saturday,
    > > November 2. Come one, come all!
    > >
    >
    > I'm a relative newbie who's been to public star parties only.
    > I'd like to be up at Coe, but I was wondering what time people show
    > up. Sunset is about a quarter past 5:00, so we should be there earlier
    > than that, right? Also, will the gates be locked?
    >
    > Thanks.
    >
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