Etiquette for Dark Sky Observing Events

Protect Night-Adapted Vision: NO WHITE LIGHT!!!

Vehicles

• Try to arrive before dark

• Turn off headlights - if you can do so safely - when arriving/leaving in dark

• Avoid "Daytime Running Lights" - check your manual, minimally set parking brake?

• Drive SLOWLY - don't kick up dust or risk hitting people or equipment

• Park so that you can drive out without activating your backup lights

• Turn off or mask interior lights - including trunk light - if possible

Observing

• Use flashlights with dim red light only

• Ask equipment owner before touching telescope - a photo might be in progress!

• If you don't know how to use a telescope, ASK FOR HELP

• Don't spray insect repellant near optical equipment

• Keep food/beverages away from optical equipment

• "Subdued" sound levels are generally appreciated

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Updated: 08-Aug-2006