September 21-22

Post date: Sep 24, 2020 12:4:45 AM

After the Evan's Canyon Fire! Plenty of burnt land near the Umptanum Falls parking lot, but firefighters kept it from crossing Wenus Rd. We started cutting brush from around the observatory in order to create a defensive border. Also rolled the focus back out and prepped the last dome seal for replacement.

Issues: Two issues from last trip are resolved! Dome slit & door work flawlessly, and I mounted the Arduino in the Telescope Electronics Box's. Horizon Cam is still dead; Tested cables but even switching ethernet cables doesn't help.

Groceries: We brought up all the pantry items from the aborted trip the week before, so we no longer need foil, and pantry is stocked for pasta putanesca. Perishables include a few eggs & half a block of cheese. Emptied a propane tank, brought it down. Will need new spider traps, chlorine tablets.

Water:Started at 9", now 5". Next team will have to refill. Three blue jugs and plenty of drinking water in the fridge.