Tag: star-party
Almost Heaven Star Party 2011
by Nathan on Aug.23, 2011, under General
(Dark Sky, Nighttime Observing, Solar Observing, Work Shops, nearby boating fishing and hiking, Radio Telescope Tour, Optional Tours, Many Guest Speakers)
When: August 26th to August 30th, 2011
Where: Mountain Institute in Spruce Knob, West Virginia
More Info: http://ahsp.org
Northwoods Starfest 2011
by Nathan on Aug.22, 2011, under General
(Dark Sky, Nighttime Observing, Door Prizes, Swap Fest, Guest Speakers)
When: August 26th to August 28th, 2011
Where: Hobbs Observatory, Beaver Creek Reserve near Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54742
More Info: http://cvastro.org/sf2011.html
27th Annual Idaho Star Party
by Nathan on Aug.19, 2011, under General
(Nighttime Observing, Solar Observing, Children’s Programs, Lectures, Door Prizes, Swap Meet, optional barbecue)
When: August 26th to August 28th, 2011
Where: Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park, near Mountain Home, Idaho
More Info: http://isp.boiseastro.org/information.html
Oregon Star Party
by Nathan on Aug.16, 2011, under General
(Large Star Party, Dark Skies, Guest Speakers, Swap Meet, daytime hikes, Door Prizes, Vendors, Nighttime Observing Sessions)
When: August 26th to August 27th, 2011
Where: Indian Trail Spring, approximately 45 miles east of Prineville, Oregon
More Info: www.oregonstarparty.org
Golden State Star Party – Sponsored by Scope City
by Nathan on Jul.12, 2010, under General
Scope City is once again proud to announce it is sponsoring the Golden State Star Party.
Information about the GSSP can be found on our website at:
http://www.scopecity.com/events.cfm?pn=New+Events
and on the event’s home site at:
www.goldenstatestarparty.org/.
Scope City has a long and honored tradition of supporting public star parties all over the USA – donations for door prizes given at this year’s event include:
- Vanguard VGP accessories case
- Lumicon 1.25″ OIII filter
- Baader Hyperion 21mm Eyepiece
- Celestron night vision red LED flash light
- Abell Planetary Observing Guide by Alvin Huey
- Arp Galaxies Observing Guide by Alvin Huey
- Hickson Galaxy Groups Observing Guide by Alvin Huey
- Uranometria 2000.0 Volume 1
- Uranometria 2000.0 Volume 2
- Uranometria 2000.0 Volume 3
- $50 Gift certificates
- Laminated posters
- Lumicon Deluxe Cleaning kit
- Barska 9×63 Blackhawk binoculars
This Northern California star party, under the darkest skies in the state, is always one of the most enjoyable events of its kind anywhere in the US.
Contact us by email (sanfrancisco@scopecity.com) or phone (415-421-8800), or just stop in Scope City Store in San Francisco for more details.