The 2008 SFAA Messier Marathon will be held on March 8th (Alternative date of April 5th).
The conditions for the marathon are as follows:
- There must be no perception of camping at the Rock Springs parking area.See you there and.... Happy Hunting!
- Only telescopes, equipment, stools and observing chairs are permitted on the ground. No cots or bedding. Should you need to rest, please do so in your vehicle.
- Only current dues paying SFAA members are allowed. Our Mt. Tamalpais State Park Superintendent, Laura Wong, reminded me that should this privilege be abused, our SUPs shall be revoked.
- Our point of contact for Saturday evening will be the ranger on duty. “Uncle Bob” (Robert English) and Jorge Morales are the Guys on the Mountain for the State Special Use Permit placards (placed visibly on the dash of your vehicle).
- Please arrive well before sunset so you will be ready, relaxed, set up, and not disturbing fellow M object hunters with your headlights. Charles Messier himself may even put in an appearance.
