Rocky Mountain Star Stare,Gardner CO, June 9 - 13
For over two decades, astronomers from across the U.S. and around the world have been gathering each summer in the mountains west of Colorado Springs. What draws them here each year? Dark skies. Not just dark skies, but dark skies with amazing transparency. These gazers of the stars are enjoying Rocky Mountain Star Stare!
Held in June or early July, RMSS is one of this nation's premier star parties. Next year's event will be held from June 9 - June 13, 2010 and on our own private land just north of Gardner, CO. Average attendance is usually 350 astronomers.
The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society, whose website is found at http://www.csastro.org, sponsors this gathering of amateur astronomers. Incredible fields of stars by night are supplemented by day with workshops, children's activities, door prizes, catered meals and fun for everyone.
For more information or to register, please visit www.rmss.org
Western Nebraska Star Gaze V, Bridgeport NE, June 10 - 14
Sponsored By The Panhandle Astronomy ClubCamp Clarke Raiders Black Powder Range
Located 5 miles South of Bridgeport, Nebraska on State Highway 88
Just below Historic Courthouse & Jail Rock
June 11th - 14th, 2010
The Western Nebraska Star Gaze is a time to share, to relax and enjoy our heavens. It’s a time for amateurs, professionals, families and friends to come together to promote astronomy. It’s a time to share the night sky, our experiences and stellar sights with others. It’s good clean fun for all ages.
Our observing site provides some of Western Nebraska’s darkest skies with light pollution at a minimum. The Milky Way is easily visible from this location.
In addition to the dark skies, there will be other scheduled events. Also available are several area attractions located within an hour drive from the site, including several golf courses, Bridgeport State Lakes, Lake Minatare, Chimney Rock and the Scottsbluff National Monument.
The Western Nebraska Star Gaze is open to anyone interested in astronomy. You do not need to own a telescope in order to attend. Camping is permitted on the observing field. Outhouses and drinking water are available at the site. There is no electricity, flush toilets or showers so plan accordingly.
The cost for the entire event is $15.00 for ages 5 through 100. Young astronomers under the age of 5 or over the age of 100 are free.
Panhandle Astronomy Club
Western Nebraska Star Gaze V
PO Box 987
Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69363
Phone: 308-641-5874
Email: info@panhandleastronomyclub.com
Website: www.panhandleastronomyclub.com
WCAC Summer Star Party, Saddlehorn Campground of the Colorado National Monument, June 11 -13
The Western Colorado Astronomy Club will be holding its annual summer observing event June 11-13, 2010 at the C-Loop of the Saddlehorn Campground of the Colorado National Monument. $7 gate fee. Camping is limited. First come, first serve. Go to www.wcacastronomy.org for further details.
