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Second Annual Joshua Tree Perseid campout!
May 16, 2016 11:39:15 #
Well folks, it is time to start thinking about the Perseid campout again!
Peak showing is forecasted to be August 12, Friday, with a waxing gibbous moon setting about 12:30am.
Leaving decent viewing for the wee hours.
I will again get a group site, I was thinking of the same campground, but one of the site's to the west of last year's site.
I will get the site for Thursday through Sunday.
Something I didn't do last year but would like to this year is get some images with the cacti forest.
Anyone that is interested may contact through this thread or by PM.
The limits for the campsite are:
20 individuals
8 vehicles
GT
Peak showing is forecasted to be August 12, Friday, with a waxing gibbous moon setting about 12:30am.
Leaving decent viewing for the wee hours.
I will again get a group site, I was thinking of the same campground, but one of the site's to the west of last year's site.
I will get the site for Thursday through Sunday.
Something I didn't do last year but would like to this year is get some images with the cacti forest.
Anyone that is interested may contact through this thread or by PM.
The limits for the campsite are:
20 individuals
8 vehicles
GT
May 16, 2016 13:27:44 #
GTinSoCal wrote:
Well folks, it is time to start thinking about the... (show quote)
That's cool Sonny makes the front page.
I'm putting the dates in my calendar so put me down for a vehicle space.
Craig
May 16, 2016 13:39:56 #
LOL
Next year maybe it can be a group shot of us!
You are hereby inked in!
Thanks for the quick response!!!
GT
Next year maybe it can be a group shot of us!
You are hereby inked in!
Thanks for the quick response!!!
GT
CraigFair wrote:
That's cool Sonny makes the front page.
I'm putting the dates in my calendar so put me down for a vehicle space.
Craig
I'm putting the dates in my calendar so put me down for a vehicle space.
Craig
May 16, 2016 16:16:12 #
CraigFair wrote:
That's cool Sonny makes the front page.
I'm putting the dates in my calendar so put me down for a vehicle space.
Craig
I'm putting the dates in my calendar so put me down for a vehicle space.
Craig
The Milky Way shots are really good too Gordon.
Craig
May 16, 2016 17:43:58 #
I'm in.
Anywhere is good. G03 was fine last year, except for the pickle heads parading to the illegally parked RV.
I think I'll bring a box of nails this year...
(In case of a parade of pickle heads.) 
I'll have to head back early Sunday because of Family coming in at LAX.
Anywhere is good. G03 was fine last year, except for the pickle heads parading to the illegally parked RV.
I think I'll bring a box of nails this year...
(In case of a parade of pickle heads.) I'll have to head back early Sunday because of Family coming in at LAX.
May 16, 2016 17:52:11 #
GTinSoCal wrote:
Well folks, it is time to start thinking about the... (show quote)
So the peak is the night of the 12th and morning of the 13th???
Craig
May 16, 2016 18:11:38 #
SonnyE wrote:
I'm in. br Anywhere is good. G03 was fine last yea... (show quote)
Sonny you can just leave you scope and laptop at JT and operate it from you compooter at home.
Craig
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May 16, 2016 20:01:04 #
CraigFair wrote:
Sonny you can just leave you scope and laptop at JT and operate it from you compooter at home.
Craig
Craig
Don't give Sasquatch ideas.
Sorry I won't be there but I bet it will be fricken fun.
May 16, 2016 20:21:53 #
Well, good news bad news.
Sheeps Pass doesn't have any openings (bad news)
Good news, Indian Cove has a nice group site available, well, not anymore, I already paid for it!
I got Site 11 in Indian Cove.
I'll include a couple of links for more info:
Recreation.gov site
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/map_of_Indian_Cove_Campground/r/campgroundMap.do?page=map&search=site&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70952
Topo map of Indian Cove
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/upload/10-IndianCove.pdf
Lat & Long
34.096638, -116.164985
The peak is supposed to be in the AM of the 12th. Only slightly better than the AM on the 13th.
I'm already looking forward to grilling up some vittles :-D
Sheeps Pass doesn't have any openings (bad news)
Good news, Indian Cove has a nice group site available, well, not anymore, I already paid for it!
I got Site 11 in Indian Cove.
I'll include a couple of links for more info:
Recreation.gov site
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/map_of_Indian_Cove_Campground/r/campgroundMap.do?page=map&search=site&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70952
Topo map of Indian Cove
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/upload/10-IndianCove.pdf
Lat & Long
34.096638, -116.164985
The peak is supposed to be in the AM of the 12th. Only slightly better than the AM on the 13th.
I'm already looking forward to grilling up some vittles :-D
SonnyE wrote:
I'm in. br Anywhere is good. G03 was fine last yea... (show quote)
May 16, 2016 22:44:38 #
That looks freaking awesome! 
I'd even bet less airplane pollution. 
Looks like more flat area.
It even has a Speedy designation.
And a can at hand.
Don't forget the sprayer.
(Last years distilled water probably has a plastic smell. I haven't even tried it.) 
I'd even bet less airplane pollution. Looks like more flat area.
It even has a Speedy designation.
And a can at hand.
Don't forget the sprayer.
(Last years distilled water probably has a plastic smell. I haven't even tried it.) May 16, 2016 23:11:53 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Don't give Sasquatch ideas.
Sorry I won't be there but I bet it will be fricken fun.
Sorry I won't be there but I bet it will be fricken fun.
Craig doesn't realize there isn't any cell service out there. So damn sure no WiFry. The horny toads don't want it.I found it to be the land where the wide lens is King. Especially at night... with an intervalometer... and a big card... and a big battery... sleeping to the rhythmic clicking of 30 second cycles... dreaming of the Perseid meteors that don't get away... letting the lens catch what the eye misses.
This year I have a monster battery and an external power source for my camera.
This year I'm hoping to do better.... Brighter.... Clearer....
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May 16, 2016 23:25:11 #
We'll be thinking of you!
I was disappointed when I saw when the moon set, then I figured I'd make lemonade (or lemon drops) out them instead.
We should be able to get some cool landscape shots with the moonlight
GT
I was disappointed when I saw when the moon set, then I figured I'd make lemonade (or lemon drops) out them instead.
We should be able to get some cool landscape shots with the moonlight
GT
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Don't give Sasquatch ideas.
Sorry I won't be there but I bet it will be fricken fun.
Sorry I won't be there but I bet it will be fricken fun.
May 17, 2016 07:55:30 #
May 17, 2016 08:00:11 #
Joshua Tree National Park,
Recreation.gov site
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/map_of_Indian_Cove_Campground/r/campgroundMap.do?page=map&search=site&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70952
Topo map of Indian Cove
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/upload/10-IndianCove.pdf
Lat & Long
34.096638, -116.164985
GT
Recreation.gov site
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/map_of_Indian_Cove_Campground/r/campgroundMap.do?page=map&search=site&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70952
Topo map of Indian Cove
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/upload/10-IndianCove.pdf
Lat & Long
34.096638, -116.164985
GT
nikonshooter wrote:
Where?
May 17, 2016 08:56:01 #
Now that would be a trip! But I guess I will have to stay put and settle for my front yard....or at best our Astronomy clubs dark site. It sounds like a great time though!
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