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Old 02-15-2025, 12:13 PM
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"Hours of use 7am to dusk"

And for our next project we will build a roof over the airport.
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Astronomy pads:

Astronomy Pads in The Villages(R)- Stargaze and Explore

Do not know the rules for the use of the pads here and not listed on the site but most park designated observing sites require a night pass or camping permit. The set up is before park closing. The gates are closed to further traffic after dusk to prevent vehicle/equipment/people movement at night for safety/liability reasons.

The Astronomy Club would have details.

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As for the rule sign leading into the astronomy pads there are 10 rules:
Rule one - "Hours of use 7 AM to dusk"
Rules 2-7 - standard fair who gets to use it residents guests etc
Rule 8 - for use contact the rec center - I'm sure this is meant for night use but of interest nowhere on this sign does the word night appear
Rule - 9 - proper attire required - what would that be and why - got to be a Uranus joke here somehow.
Rule 10 - users are responsible for their own equipment - who else would be responsible for it

I find a sort of "dark" humor in this sign.

Last edited by rustyp; 02-15-2025 at 12:18 PM.