OI: Texas Star Party 10-17 May

[Frank Graham]

Rod Brown and I start our drive on Friday to make it by Sunday. Anyone else going?

Frank Graham

[Richard Navarrete]

Safe travels and clear skies!

Richard 

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On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:40 PM, Frank Graham <frankg...@gmail.com> wrote:

Rod Brown and I start our drive on Friday to make it by Sunday.  Anyone else going?

Frank Graham

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[Aris Pope]

Clear skies. That will be a sweet trip! 

Since OSP and GSSP overlap I'll be attending both this year. It will be my 1st year attending OSP.

Aris

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[Howard Banich]

I'll be at both the GSSP and OSP too.

Howard

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[Akarsh Simha]

There is a chance I may visit the TSP field, I’m thinking. The cost of admission, while steep for just seeing friends, will also support a star party with a renewed administration comprised of friends. Notwithstanding, I plan to  be staying and observing off-campus with a couple other TACos.

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[Paul Alsing]

Great to hear, Howard. We really missed you last year!

\Paul

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[Steve Gottlieb]

Howard, looking forward to seeing you both in Texas and GSSP.

My 24” mirror could certainly use one of your special cleanings at GSSP!

Steve

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[Howard Banich]

Likewise Steve!

It will be my pleasure to clean your mirror at the GSSP. Just bring three gallons of distilled water and a small bottle of liquid Dawn dish detergent. 

See you next week,

Howard

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[Akarsh Simha]

On Thu, May 7, 2026 at 10:42 Howard Banich <hba...@gmail.com> wrote:

Likewise Steve!

It will be my pleasure to clean your mirror at the GSSP. Just bring three gallons of distilled water and a small bottle of liquid Dawn dish detergent. 

I like Alan’s Orvus soap more, highly recommend you give it a try. Hopefully I remember to bring mine.

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[Richard Navarrete]

Orvus WA Paste is a highly concentrated, biodegradable, pH-neutral synthetic soap used for cleaning delicate fabrics, quilts, and as a shampoo for horses, dogs, and livestock.

Good enough for my dog, good enough for my scope. 😆

Richard

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[Howard Banich]

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[Alvin]

I'll be there from Monday to Thursday.  My setup will be at the upper field, the NW section.

CS,

Alvin