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Charlie Elliott Astronomy Observing

Saturday, October 5th, 2024 6:30 p.m.

October Observing

Greetings! — Join us, weather permitting, at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 on the Jon Wood Astronomy Field at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center!  Many of our members will be volunteering at and attending the Peach State Star Gaze on this date so there will NOT be a meeting at the Campbell Aquatics Building in early October. While there will be no structured activity on the observing field on October 5th, you are invited to bring your telescope or binoculars for an informal observing night. Sunset on October 5th will be at 7:14 p.m. and the Elliott Trail main gate for incoming traffic closes to new entry at 7 p.m.  If you are not a member and plan to arrive after 7 p.m., please make arrangements with a club member for access.

Observing on Jon Wood Astronomy Field

Directions:

1. (From Atlanta) Head east on I-20 to exit 98,
2. Turn right at the top of the ramp to head south on Hwy 11,
3. Continue south through Mansfield on Hwy 11,
4. Turn left off Hwy 11 onto Marben Farm Road (entrance road to the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center),
5. Turn right onto Elliott Trail,
6. Proceed a short distance and turn right onto the unpaved astronomy field driveway. NOTE: The driveway is extremely full of ruts, so be aware.
7. Drive onto the field and park with your headlights facing the exit driveway.

A few items to note:

• Plan to treat this outing like you would a camping trip and be prepared. Dress appropriately for the weather and the environment, bring snacks and drinks if needed, and plan to take your trash with you.
• After pulling up the dirt driveway from Elliot Trail and onto the astronomy field, please orient your vehicle to face the field exit gate so as not to cause problems with headlights when leaving.
• There is a regularly serviced Porta Potty on the field.
• As stated above, the main gate on Elliott Trail closes to new entry by vehicle at 7 p.m., but will automatically open for exiting traffic at all times. If you are not a member and plan to arrive after 7 p.m., please make arrangements with a club member for access.
• Please refrain from using white lights on the field. Red flashlights are cheap and easy to find at your favorite store. They’re even cheaper to make with a spare flashlight and red nail-polish on the lens.
• For more information about Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, please visit the Charlie Elliott website.

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All Charlie Elliott Astronomy events are free and open to the public and you don’t have to be a member to attend our meetings or join us on Jon Wood Astronomy Field. However, we would encourage you to consider a yearly paid membership for less than the cost of a couple of pizzas. Your membership dues allow us to continue our science outreach programs in area schools and youth organizations, merit badge programs with area Scout Troops, and allow us to maintain the facilities on Jon Wood Astronomy Field. To become a member, please complete out our Membership Form.  March is membership renewal month. If you are renewing your membership, no form is necessary.

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