Report - Members Only Star Party, April 18, 2026

[Ken E.]

Although sparsely attended, Saturday’s Members Only Star Party saw plenty of action.

A final forecast that predicted partly cloudy weather proved to be inaccurate as skies were cloudy throughout the evening.  I was joined by a new member who wished to see our facilities and another who planned to meet someone to exchange a book.

Unfortunately, we found Marriottsville Road closed due to an automobile accident. When I finally arrived at our observing site, I discovered the parking lot filled with several emergency vehicles.  These vehicles were coming and going throughout the evening all culminating with a medivac helicopter landing on the fields just behind the observatory building.

Once it was safe to venture back onto the parking lot, the three of us adjourned at 8:45pm.  I left the front gate open as requested by park personnel.

Respectfully Submitted

 

Ken Everhart