HAS Novice Star Party

August 17, 2002

Hockley, Texas

Kent Francis.jpg (154904 bytes)

  Kent Francis setting up his equipment for a night of imaging.  His new SBIG ST-7E is cooling and ready to go.  

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     Mark Benson ready for some stars.  Notice that Mark is ready for the bright moon tonight!

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     Devin Scurlock was ready to see the ISS, and HST.  

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     Don Mayhall is busy explaining what's up for this night of viewing.  Allan Rossiter, and Devin are all ears!  

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     Robert Kuna has set up and has his two son's Phillip & Cristian with him.  

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     Our leader George Stradley checking out Kent's equipment with Rick Sheveland and Robert looking on.  

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     Steve Sartor is set up and has his new SBIG ST-7E cooling reading for a night of imaging.  Steve was taught the meaning of a "Senior Moment" by Kent Francis later in the evening.       

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     Group photo of everyone setting up, visiting before dark, and having a great time.  

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     Julie Santos, and Joe Khalaf, the photo is a little blurry due to the fact it was getting dark and no flash was used.  

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     Kay Sandors and Gary Delzer drove from Galveston to get to the star party.  (Sorry image is blurry)  

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     Jack Cotter is checking out George's scope