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Originally Posted by Blue Skies
Most places I've been its been tea and coffee galore but alcohol to be consumed quietly if you really must have it and do not ever get drunk. You're there to do astronomy, not drink. If you're a serious observer best not to have any as it can affect your night-vision. Best to check with your local group on their policies, however.
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Even though I'm a notorious boozehound myself (well according to my bro and his gf and pretty much all of my mates) I strongly object to the consumption of booze at star parties. That stuff will kill your night vision and make you cold, even if it works wonders for socialisation and getting cute astro chicks. As a serious observer myself, I want my galaxies resolved!
that being said, my best ever view of the Trapezium came at 500x in my 10" dob while I was wasted. Then it clouded over 0.1 seconds later. But folks, don't get wasted at the eyepiece! There is infact no positive corrolation between drunkeness and seeing.
Hot choc and Coffee is my beverage of choice when I'm at teh eyepeice
