It's true, Okie-Tex ROCKS! I wasn't there that particular year but from past
experience (since childhood) that is the Best star party I have ever been
to.
Although I'm still hoping for the Texas star party/ McDonald obs.
someday....
Astrobrat
On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 9:45 AM, <mark@No-Spam> wrote:
> As a 'science experiment' a few days back I used a controlled light in a
> closed off room and messed with getting the SQM (sky quality meter) to show
> me what 22.0 looked like. This was all well and good but I figured I would
> never see this myself.
>
> Today while looking at an OR from about a 2007 star party in Okie Texas I
> ran across this and had to laugh when I hit his final sentence. I know some
> of you guys have been in a 22.0 sky (with your gear and great seeing &
> transparency) but for me it is still a dream.
>
> Each night I also took a number of readings with a sky quality meter,
> borrowed from John Stone. On Monday night, these were typically around
> 21.7-21.8. On Tuesday, they were nearer to 21.9. Wednesday night averaged
> around 21.8. Thursday night was the best, with readings between 21.9 and
> 22.0. Folks, if you don't know what that means, just rest assured that I
> confirmed that it is DARK there. -- Mike Lockwood, 2007
>
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