Astronomy
20 - General Astronomy - Field Trip
Location: Anza Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers,
We
will have a 22 inch, an 11 inch and an 8 inch telescope at our disposal for the
evening. Host Astronomers will be
available to direct observing and to answer questions. We can expect to see several dozen remarkable
celestial objects with the telescopes.
We will see meteors, satellites, planets, galaxies, star clusters, star
forming gas clouds and more.
Please check voice mail message
regarding the status of the field trip by calling after
The
Observing Site is private property.
Several rules are enforced strictly.
Other rules are observed out of common courtesy.
1. Absolutely
no open flame, fires or smoking. This is
a remote, dry area. Fire is a major
hazard.
2. Only
red-filter lighting after dark (see attachments for how to provide red filter
lighting on your flashlight). This
precaution protects the “dark adapted” vision needed for viewing dim celestial
objects.
3. While
driving on the site after dark, always use either parking lights or a guide to
lead an unlit vehicle. Headlights are
not to be used at any time.
4. Park
only in designated areas. Parking is not
allowed on the roads. Do not sit in a parked
automobile with the engine running.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be life threatening.
5. Those
not planning to stay all night must park in the lower parking area or plan to
leave without the use of lights (see above) until they are off the viewing site.
6. Alcoholic
beverages are not allowed at the site.
7. Driving
off designated roads by any type of vehicle is not allowed.
8. Firearms
and BB guns may not be used on the site.
Visitors are not to bring pets.
Do not disturb the flora or fauna of the site environment. Loud music is not allowed. Be considerate of your neighbors.
9. Do
not wander away from the Observing Site.
10. Pack
it in, pack it out. No littering.
11. Dress
warmly. Dress as if going skiing, then
add something.
12. In
order to attend these events you must sign the IVC Consent Form.
13. No
screaming, yelling or loud music as you leave the site. Please have consideration for people who live
close to the area. There have been
complaints.
P.S.
Telescope Etiquette
1. Don't
touch the telescope; this makes it vibrate and distorts the image.
2. Be
careful not to run into someone looking into the eyepiece. Not good for eyes or eyepieces.
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Directions
when departing from Irvine area going North on 5.
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Depart near |
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Merge onto SR-55 [ |
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6.0 |
Turn off onto Ramp for 0.2 mi towards CA-91 /
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6.2 |
Merge onto SR-91 [Riverside Fwy]
(East) for 16.6 mi |
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22.7 |
Turn off onto Ramp for 0.7 mi towards I-15 /
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Merge onto I-15 [ |
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NOTE: DO NOT TAKE THE EXIT FOR THE 79 NORTH. |
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Turn off onto 79 South exit Ramp for 0.1 mi |
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At traffic light, bear LEFT (South-East) onto This becomes US-79 |
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Continue (East) on US-79 [SR-79] for 17.7 mi
Go through City of Temecula
Go pass Vail Lake resorts
Go pass the turn-off for Hemet |
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79.0 |
After Aguanga, watch for left fork at T-junction with three-way STOP signs. Opposite traffic has STOP Sign, but be careful.
Turn LEFT (North) onto US-371 [SR-371] for 6.2 mi Look for dinosaur on roof of museum of left side of road. You are getting close to Bradford Rd. |
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Turn right onto Bradford Rd. |
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86.4 |
Watch out for limited visibility along the bends. Turn RIGHT (South) onto |
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Turn LEFT (East) onto (Start
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Take the right side of a fork in the road, but do not turn into side road on the right side after the fork. |
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Continue (East) on It ends at a Tee-junction onto Bonny Lane |
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Turn LEFT (North) onto Bonny Lane
for 0.2 mi |
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Turn right into OCA Anza Site
Park at visitors' parking.
Do not park by observatory building unless you can leave after everyone else. |
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Additional notes to the map
Location: Anza Observing Site of the
On
Route 371 toward