Area Star Parties
| May 2008 | |||
| Sat., May 3 |
Sunset 7:59 pm |
North Sterling State Park |
Have you ever looked up at the night sky from home and wished it were dark enough to REALLY see the stars and planets? Dark skies offer many wonders. Join college instructor, David Coles, from Northeastern Junior College, for some star gazing. Come to the west end of Chimney View Campground, 12 miles north of Sterling on CR 39 (N. 7th Ave.). A $6.00 pass is required on all vehicles entering the park. Enter at the south gate & follow the paved road to first left turn, then the first right turn. Follow the gravel road west and dim your lights. Look at the stars through large telescopes provided. Park Phone (970) 522-3657. Scopes and volunteers needed, contact Gary Garzone Vice President |
| Sat., May. 3 |
Sunset 7:59 pm |
RAC | Dark sky weekend at RAC on the Pawnee Grasslands. Impromptu event, check with FRAC to coordinate with other observers. No electricity, water, or restroom facilities available. |
| Fri., May. 9 |
6:30 to 9:30 pm |
Lyons Elementary |
Lyons Elementary Star Party, 7:30 pm to 10 pm Contact Vern Raben President |
| Fri., May. 16 |
Canceled |
Platte Valley Elementary 601 Clark St. Kersey, CO |
"Reach for the Stars" event at Platte Valley Elementary, NOTE: this event has been canceled. |
| Thur., May 29 thru June 1 |
Sunset 8:22 pm |
Camp Clarke Raiders Black Powder Range, located 5 miles south of Bridgeport, Nebraska on State Highway 88 Just below Historic Courthouse & Jail Rock |
Western Nebraska Star Gaze III sponsored by The Panhandle Astronomy Club |
| Sat., May 31 |
Sunset 8:23 pm Moonrise 2:56 am |
Fox Park or RAC | Dark sky weekend at Fox Park or at RAC on the Pawnee Grasslands. Impromptu event, check with FRAC to coordinate with other observers. No electricity, water, or restroom facilities available. |
| June 2008 | |||
| Jun 6 to 8 |
Sunset 8:29 to 8:31 pm |
Western Colorado Astronomy Society Summer Star Party | The Western Colorado Astronomy Club of Grand Junction will be holding its annual summer star party June 6, 7, and 8 at the Saddlehorn Campground of the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction, Colorado. $7 gate fee. Space is limited. See http://www.wcacastronomy.org/ for map and details. |
| Sat., Jun 28 |
Sunset 8:34 pm |
Fox Park or RAC | Dark sky weekend at Fox Park or at RAC on the Pawnee Grasslands. Impromptu event, check with FRAC to coordinate with other observers. No electricity, water, or restroom facilities available. |
| July 2008 | |||
| Sat., Jul. 5 |
Sunset 8:33 pm |
Fox Park or RAC | Dark sky weekend at Fox Park or RAC on the Pawnee Grasslands. Impromptu event, check with FRAC to coordinate with other observers. No electricity, water, or restroom facilities available. |
| Jul. 27 to Aug. 1 |
Sunset 8:11 to 8:05 pm Moonrise 1:52 to 4:21 am |
Nebraska Star Party Merritt Reservoir, 27 mi S of Valentine, NE |
Plan now for this summer's family vacation under the stars! The astronomical views from Merritt Reservoir's Snake Campground are fabulous, and there are plenty of recreational opportunities to keep the entire family entertained all week long at the 15th annual Nebraska Star Party. |
| Sat., Jul. 31 thru Aug. 2 |
Sunset 8:16 pm |
Fox Park | 18th annual Weekend under the Stars sponsored by the Cheyenne and Laramie Astronomy Societies |
