Rules
The CSPG Observing Field is privately owned and designated
for the purpose of advancing amatuer astronomy. The
CSPG Observing Field is part of a larger community of guests
and residents that follow a dark sky protocol on new moon
weekends -- please check the Events page for specific
dates. New visitors are welcome to visit the
field on new moon weekends only. Members are welcome
on the CSPG Observing Field during new moon weekends (and
other times, if prior arrangements have been made) to setup
and observe. Additionally, All visitors during the
Fall Star Party are required to register with the CSPG.
On a typical new moon weekend, you will have a wide range
of visitors to the field -- new beginners to advanced
experts, casual observers to detailed imagers, and simple
inexpensive telescopes to advanced equipment worth a kings
ransom.
Here are the rules and guidelines set forth by the CSPG:
- Rule #1 - Have Fun!
- Lights - at
dusk all lights go red
(monitors, cameras,
computers, flashlights, etc.)
- Trash - is your responsibility. This includes food-generated trash, cigar and cigarette butts, soda cans, etc. When you leave, your trash goes with you. Please leave the site without evidence of your stay.
- Astro-Electric - The electricity on the field is designed for powering astronomy related electronics such as telescopes, laptops, dew heaters, camera's, etc. Please refrain from using coffee makers, electric space heaters, microwave ovens, clothing dryers, large screen TV's, and other high current draw devices. Everyone loses if a breaker pops.
- WiFi - The
on-field WiFi is free for your use and is provided by
private funding. Because the Internet connection is
done via a satelite, this is not an unlimited bandwidth
connection (like many of us have cable or fiber at our
homes) and overuse will result in a 24 hour shut down of
the service. Please restrict your WiFi usage to
websurfing and email checking. You should take care
to shut down automatic update services on your computer
which could download large files automatically.
- Music - help yourself but please be considerate to those who may not have the same taste in music - when in doubt ask.
- Sleep - after endless hours of searching the cosmos, rest is a good thing. If you happen to be an early riser, please keep quiet. Courtesy allows for observers to sleep until noon, so please be considerate.
- Pets - are welcome. Please make sure you pick up and properly dispose of all waste and make sure that they are well behaved towards others and properly secured. Barking Dogs, Screaming Cats, Screaching Birds, Howling Monkees will probably disqualify you for the CSPG astronomer of the year award.
- Behavior - observe common courtesy towards others on the field -- be considerate of all and if you have any doubt, ask.
The CSPG Observation Field and All Facilities (CSPG Site) are privately owned, and every person visiting the CSPG Site is using it at their own risk. The respective CSPG Site owners make every effort to ensure the field and facilities are safe and in good working order, but assume no liability for damages to any person, equipment, animal, vehicle, or any other items brought on to the property. Visitors to the CSPG site waive any rights or claims against CSPG Site owners, agents, vendors, attendees, or visitors.
Video Surveillance
As a security measure the observing field and facilities may be monitored and recorded for the protection and security of the facilites, members, and guests.