Anza Borrego Desert State Park

The "Great Anza Borrego Nebula" looming large and threatening to halt a night of observing at the monthly Star Party. This view is looking
west toward San Diego, with the outline of surrounding desert hills sharply etched against the glow of an inspiring sunset.

 

 



Following is a short photo tour showing some of the "denizens" of Anza Borrego on new moon weekends.

 

Now here's quite a group to meet in a dark alley!

Pictured from left to right are John Downs, Mike Caliguiri,
Marshall Payne and Ric Ecker, just arriving and about
to start hauling astro gear out of their cars.

 
 
 
 
Telescope Row - January 2004
 
Johnny Downs, Co-President of OPTAS,
getting ready for a cold night of imaging.
FSQ-106 on G-11 mount

Ric Ecker, Co-President of OPTAS, setting up his Mergaz 80 and G-11

Ric passed away on 21 December 2005 after a valiant battle with cancer. His wit
and easy-going nature will be missed by all of us who had the privilege to know
Ric and share many good times with him under starry skies.

Mike Caliguiri (aka Doc) and
Meade 8"LX200 on G-11 with
STV and e-finder
Dan Philips with FSQ-106 and
ST-10XME on EM 200 mount
Dave Held with 10"RCOS Ritchey-Chretien and ST-10XME
on Paramount ME with ATS Portable Pier
Dave Davis with his big ol' 20"
Obsession Dob
     
 

Bob Lockwood - Just another day at the office
Meade LX200 and Mergaz 80

Scott Lockwood (center) with his 10"LX200
 
Marshall Payne and his 14" Starsplitter
 
Bill Wicket with FSQ-106 and ST-8XE on G-11 mount
Guest observer Hassan Mahvelati along with his 8" Celestron SCT
visiting Anza Borrego from Tehran, Iran