Rancho Tonight (Saturday, 13 April)

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From Dave Ittner:

I will be opening up Rancho Canada del Oro tonight for some general observing. For those just starting out this is a great semi dark site (out and away from the city lights). And even though the night may not be the best for viewing it is an opportunity to get out and learn the night sky, star hopping, your equipment, etc.

So please arrive by 7:30 pm and remember to back in and park close to each other.

I plan to stay quite late as long as there is interest in doing so (2am).

Regards,
Dave
 
Here are the directions:
From Highway 101 or Highway 85. Turn west onto Bailey Avenue. At the intersection with McKean Road turn left. When you spot a long stretch of white fences on both sides of the road, get ready to take the next right. Just prior to where McKean Road becomes Uvas Road turn right onto Casa Loma Road. Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve is roughly 2 miles down on the left. Turn your headlights off as you pull into the first parking lot which is paved. If this is your first visit to RCDO and you are arriving in the dark, please park your car there and then walk over to us who are set up on the gravel. We will then guide you to a spot. Otherwise drive slowly onto the gravel lot and then back in to a spot like the other cars are.