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11-07-2006, 11:46 AM
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Star Party Etiquette
My warm jacket has reflective tape on it. Would that be a problem at a star party? 
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11-07-2006, 11:49 AM
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I can't imagine it being a problem Jeanette. I would only think it would be a problem if someones headlights reflected off them 
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11-07-2006, 11:51 AM
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Red headlamps might reflect off it, but it shouldn't be a problem.
If it worries you, just stick some black electrical tape over the reflective bits.
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11-07-2006, 11:54 AM
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Thanks Paul. Thought I'd ask just in case. I didn't want to roll up to Astrofest and then be told I can't wear my coat.
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11-07-2006, 12:08 PM
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beats getting bumped into every 5 mintues because people cannot see you. If people are that worried at a "public star party" then they should go away on their own.
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11-07-2006, 12:28 PM
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just add glowsticks jeanette
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11-07-2006, 12:56 PM
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I'm thinking of putting reflective tape around the legs of my mount to stop me from walking into them at night.
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11-07-2006, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by [1ponders]
I'm thinking of putting reflective tape around the legs of my mount to stop me from walking into them at night.
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Just get Jeanette to sit ther PAul   
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11-07-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jjjnettie
My warm jacket has reflective tape on it. Would that be a problem at a star party? |
Cough! cough! hmmmm jjjnettie it's a Star Party not a Rave Party
Doff...doff...doff...doff...doff... .......
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Rob
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11-07-2006, 02:17 PM
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reflective tape only becomes visible when it is hit by light... I am assuming that there will be very litle light. 
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11-07-2006, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ving
reflective tape only becomes visible when it is hit by light... I am assuming that there will be very litle light. |
Yes plan to use 1000watt para flood lamps for the night lights with celophane of course, together with 3 20Mw laser pointers to create a false star for the adaptive optics, together with jeanette's relective night attire (sure its there so as a warning to hubby)
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11-07-2006, 04:33 PM
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Sorry to disapoint, but I have no intention of spending the weekend hugging the legs of Pauls scope. 
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11-07-2006, 04:35 PM
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Sorry to disapoint, but I have no intention of spending the weekend hugging the legs of Pauls scope
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What, isn't there going to be an alcohol on site ? 
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11-07-2006, 04:56 PM
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What, isn't there going to be an alcohol on site ? |
 
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11-07-2006, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by [1ponders]
I'm thinking of putting reflective tape around the legs of my mount to stop me from walking into them at night.
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I've seen people install red lights on their mounts...
Now if you could add a computer chip and controls to make them flash that would be pretty cool! ...safe and entertaining
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11-07-2006, 05:46 PM
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Red Xmas lights are popular accessories at star parties.
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11-07-2006, 08:05 PM
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So I suppose sports shoes with flashing LEDs are a no-no?
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11-07-2006, 08:26 PM
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Geees,
Don't you guys get it 
Jeanette want someone to tell her not to wear her coat so that she can go and buy a new one .
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11-07-2006, 08:28 PM
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Ok. NP.
Jeanette you can't wear that coat. Go and buy a new one
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12-07-2006, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jjjnettie
Sorry to disapoint, but I have no intention of spending the weekend hugging the legs of Pauls scope. |
you sure? how bout you, pauls scope, a candle lit dinner...  say no more.
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