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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 August 2012
Your requirements will vary with your observing task and the local weather. For some of the more obscure items I have included a few words of explanation.
Telescope optics assembly in packing case
Tripod
Wedge assembly
12 V 80 Amp-Hr battery
Drive corrector and associated cables
Dew shield
12 V d.c. defroster (for dew control)
Accessory box (cables, tools, telescope assembly bolts)
Eyepiece, filter and camera adapter box
Video kit and accessory box, spare tape (optional if making video observations)
Camera, accessory case, film (optional for photographic observations)
90 mm Maksutov spotting scope (for video or photographic observations)
Flashlight, spare flashlight, batteries, spare batteries
Telescope manual
Observing log
Norton's Star Atlas
Star charts, maps and finder charts for tonight's special
objects
Pen, spare pen
Pocket programmable calculator
Adjustable-height observing chair
Thermometer and wind gauge (occultation reports require this)
WWV radio receiver, spare batteries (for occultation timing)
Video time inserter (for occultations)
Solar filters (if camping for the weekend)
Jacket or sweater, wool observing hat (gloves optional)
Desert boots (rattlesnake resistant)
Spare glasses
Munchy food (check desert survival food and water already in car)
Camp stove, fuel (for making hot chocolate)
Folding lawn chair
Insect repellant and fly swatter
Bathroom tissue, paper towels and hand cleaner packets
Sleeping bag and camping gear (optional)
Astronomy club name badge
Check fuel in vehicle
Tell somebody where I'll be and when I'll return
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