Comments on: Hanna Park Public Stargazing Saturday 01-28-2023 at Hanna Park ENTER PARK BY 5:30 PM

By: John Viescas

John Viescas — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:54:57 +0000

In reply to Andrew.

Hi Andrew,
Pets are a problem for other star gazers and the telescopes; even when they are leashed. They can bump into people or telescopes ,and cause damage to them. The equipment is expensive and hard to replace currently. That is why we do not encourage their inclusion to a star gaze.

John Viescas, Director at Large of NEFAS

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 02:41:05 +0000

Are leashed pets allowed?

By: John Viescas

John Viescas — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:06:58 +0000

In reply to Sara.

Hi Sara,
Yes you can see some stars from Hanna. It has fairly dark skies, though we have better sites if you wish to see a lot of stars.
If you wish to really see the Milky Way galaxy fairly well, we have a dark sky site for which we have observing sessions. We
call them “observing sessions” because we sometimes have astrophotographers show up and take pictures. Because of that, and because the detrimental effects of white light (exposure requires a full hour for eyes to become dark adapted, and see all that is possible), we have a red light only usage, or previous notification so steps can be taken to avoid problems. Also, observing sessions may be called off due to bad weather or lack of interest. The latter may be avoidance of low or hot and steamy
temperatures. It is recommended that at least two vehicles be used in case of minor or major emergencies (like getting stuck or health emergency).

All those answers are available at the web site from the home page at the bottom of the page.

Keep looking up!
Director of NEFAS

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:50:52 +0000

Can you see the stars in the sky without any equipment at the Hannah Park Star Gaze? I’m asking because I typically see no stars when around other parts of Jacksonville at night.

By: John Viescas

John Viescas — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:03:41 +0000

In reply to Nicole J Long.

Nicole,

I wouldn’t saY IT IS A “good” spot, but a “fair” spot to view the comet. You would most likely need binoculars to see it.

Director of NEFAS

By: Nicole J Long

Nicole J Long — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:02:57 +0000

Would Hanna Park be a good spot to try and see Comet 2022 E3 ZTF?

By: John Viescas

John Viescas — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:55:09 +0000

In reply to John.

Hi John,

That should not be a problem. I believe the club has a P.O. Box where you can mail things. If it is electronic, send it to nefasdirector@gmail.com

Thanks,
John V.

By: John

John — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:02:46 +0000

In reply to John Viescas.

It was great to meet you, John!

Can I send your club a complimentary copy of 110 Things to See with a Telescope to go along with the Dobsonian that Lisa was using?

Please reach out to me at John@LearnToStargaze.com

Cheers!
John

By: John Viescas

John Viescas — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:01:49 +0000

In reply to John A. Read.

John,

All are welcome. You will have to pay the park entrance fee, then just show up!

John V., director of NEFAS

By: John Viescas

John Viescas — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 16:59:31 +0000

In reply to Sydney Johnson. No, you have to pay the park entrance fee, then just show up! John V., director of NEFAS