> > Ray: How about one of those "Lets Go Deep" shots from a truely dark
> > site???
>
> Yes! I was planning to do one of those. The question is, which galaxy
> group do I try for and which instrument (refractor or RC)? The refractor
> has a wider field though the RC will provide more image scale and probably
> go deeper.
>
Two words, Ray: Aperture rules ;-).
> Anyone bringing a generator that I could use to recharge my marine
batteries
> in case I need to? Over 4 nights I might run out of power with only 540
(rated)
> A-H of power (probably can only use half of that).
>
There are number of small, relatively inexpensive solar charging solutions
out there, which I think would be preferable to a generator. Or you could
hook up a charging setup to your car and go for long drives during the day
;-).
-- archer