Astronomical League - Events for September 2010
Heart of America Star Party 2010, Butler MO, Sept. 2
Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City (www.askc.org), this year's Heart of America Star Party will run September 2 thru 9th. Yes, that's through Labor Day weekend! There will be catered meals, multiple speakers, and hands-on classes. This will be our 5th year. Previous years have had up to 140 attendees from as far away as Virginia, Wyoming, Minnesota, and Texas. Naked eye limiting magnitude is typically around 6.8. Check out our web site at www.hoasp.org Revisions and updates for 2010's star party will be coming shortly. Address: Astronomical Society of Kansas City's Dark Sky Site City: Butler, Missouri State, Province, or Region: 80 miles south of Kansas City
The Almost Heaven Star Party for 2010!, Circleville WV, Sept. 3
The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club is pleased to announce The Almost Heaven Star Party for 2010! We've just opened registration for AHSP, held again this year at The Mountain Institute on the high-elevation flank of Spruce Knob, WV. This year's star party is Fri-Tues over the Labor Day weekend, 3-7 Sep. We'll have a slate of fantastic speakers as we do each year. Special tours are also planned, such as a visit to NRAO at Greenbank (and we plan another overnighter there including use of the 40' radio telescope!), and all the recreation opportunities on the mountain are likewise available. The dark skies are the real reason to show up, but you'll also enjoy a raffle for great prizes, the hearty fare cooked up by the TMI hosts, and lots more. Please visit the event registration site at www.ahsp.org for information, directions, and to sign up! Address: The Mountain Institute (Spruce Knob Mountain Center HC 75 Box 24) City: Circleville, WV
Illinois Dark Skies Star Party, Jim Edgar Panther Creek St. Fish and Wildlife Area, Sept. 9
The Sangamon Astronomical Society along with the St. Louis Astronomy Society once again are hosting the Illinois Dark Skies Star Party at Jim Edgar Panther Creek St. Fish and Wildlife Area. The park is 25 miles NW of Springfield IL and is accessible from Il Routes 78, 95, and 125. This park has some of the darkest skies in the area and the State Park has some very nice facilities along with being just 30 minutes from historic Lincoln sites. Registration is easy and can be done online at WWW.SAS-SKY.ORG and click on the star party link.
Mingo Public Star Party, Mononghela PA, Sept. 10 - 11
Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh - Mingo Creek Park Public Star Party Mingo Creek Park Observatory: The Observatory is located 10 miles east of Washington PA in Nottingham Township in Mingo Creek County Park. The park is in the northeast section of Washington County. The observing location is on the top of the hill past Shelter 10. The park is located off Route 88 or Route 136 in Washington County. See the back of this flyer for the map to the observatory site. The Mingo Creek Park Observatory has two permanently mounted telescopes in separate rooms, a refractor and a reflector telescope. The building also houses a small planetarium where the night sky can be displayed indoors when there’s bad weather, or for special educational events. (phone# 724-348-6150) 2010 Star Party Schedule Mingo Creek Park Observatory April 16 - 17; May 7 - 8, 21 - 22 ; June 18 - 19; July 16 - 17; Aug 13 - 14; Sept 10 - 11; Oct 2, 16, 23 Moonrise
Idaho Star Party, Bruneau Dunes State Park, Mountain Home ID, Sept. 10
Come join us in September at Bruneau Dunes State Park.
Our featured speaker this year is Attilla Danko of CSC fame.
Planetariun Open house /Star Party, Indian River State College, Ft Pierce FL, Sept. 25
Indian River State College's Hallstrom Planetarium will be providing free planetarium shows while the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society solar viewing during early shows and guided tours of our night sky through their telescopes after dark. Please joins us and see what the Treasure Coast has to offer! Contact: Schilderl@comcast.net
Prairie Skies Star Party, Bourbonnais Illinois, Sept. 30
Prairie Skies Star Party 2010 will be held at beautiful Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See 4-H camp, adjacent to Kankakee River State Park, near Bourbonnais Illinois. We place a special emphasis on amateur telescope making, by recognizing outstanding achievement through our ATM Telescope and Accessory Awards. In addition to the usual all night observing; Prairie Skies features an imaging contest, door prizes, a swap market, vendors, catered meals, and a guest speaker or two. Children can participate in their very own age appropriate door prize drawings. Visit the Prairie Dog Stand and enjoy a tasty prairie dog; and don’t miss out on the famous Midnight Chili! As always; complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be available in the Dining Hall all day and night throughout the event. Our popular Almost All Night Movie Festival will feature a variety of films in the Dining Hall. Join us for a great time as Prairie Skies Star Party "continues the tradition" at Camp Shaw. The pre-registration deadline is 8-28-10 (prices are higher after the deadline). For info email: infopssp@prairieskies.org
