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Astronomy Day (worldwide) May 6, 2006 Astronomy Week (worldwide)
May 1 ~ 7, 2006.
Texas Star Party Home Page
April 23, 2006 ~ April 30th, 2006.
The 28th Annual Texas Star Party will be hosted on the magnificent Prude
Ranch, a 3500 acre mile-high ranch located six miles northwest of Fort Davis
on Highway 118... 12 miles on the same road from McDonald Observatory. Registration Form must be submitted by January 17, 2006.
Mason Dixon Star Party
July 6 ~ July 10, 2005.
The York County Astronomical Society will be presenting the 16th annual Mason Dixon
Star Party at the Footlight Ranch near Shreveport Airport on Wednesday,
July 6th through the Sunday, July 10th. This large gathering of amateur astronomers
will feature three speaker sessions with a keynote speaker, vendors, swap tables,
raffle prizes, photography contest, telescope contest and a 24-hour food caterer,
May's Munchables of Hanover, PA.
The International
Amateur-Professional Photoelectric Photometry
Riverside Astronomy Expo / Riverside Telescope Makers Conference
May 26, 2006 - May 28, 2006 (Memorial Day weekend).
The 38th Annual RTMC Astronomy Expo (Riverside Telescope Makers Conference) will be held
at the Y.M.C.A. Camp Oakes (five miles east of Big Bear City on Highway 38
at Lake Williams Road - that's between mileposts 44 and 45). This location is
about 50 miles northeast of Riverside in the San Bernardino mountains.
Grand Canyon Star Party
June 4, 2005 - June 11, 2005
Since 1991 amateurs have been gathering at the north and south rim of the Grand Canyon to show the wonders of the night sky to the public gathered there.
Colorado Springs Astronomical Society {CSAS}
Rocky Mountain Star Stare - June 22, 2006 ~ June 25, 2006.
The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society sponsors this amazing gathering of amateur
astronomers.
This year's event will be held from June 22nd through June 25th high up in the Colorado
Rockies at 8,817 feet! Incredible fields of stars by night are supplemented with
workshops, children's activities, door prizes, catered meals and fun for everyone.
Pre-registration for this 4-day event is only $10.00 per adult and $4.00 per child
making RMSS one of the least expensive star parties in the nation!
JERSEY STARQUEST 2005
Hope, New Jersey
June 2005
Stargazing and astronomy meeting event this year continues a great tradition of
exciting daytime activity including swap meets, fishing, swimming, good food,
sensational speakers and valuable prize drawings. And after dark? A forest
of telescopes, CCD imaging, deep sky observing, mini Messier marathons.
A New Jersey astronomer's paradise.
Nebraska Star Party
July 23, 2006 - July 28, 2006
The 13th annual NSP will take place at Merritt Reservoir, 27 miles south of
Valentine. This event has established itself as one of the premier summer star
parties, offering pitch-black, transparent skies, guest speakers, telescope-making
and astrophotography contests, door prizes, and a beginners field school, as well
as hiking, swimming, canoeing, boating, water skiing, and fishing. Registration
rates are $15 per person before June 1th, $25 afterward. Children 12 and under
are admitted free of charge.
Oregon Star Party
September 1, 2005 - September 4, 2005
The 2005 Oregon Star Party will be held in the habitually clear central Oregon
high desert country of the Ochoco National Forest.
Stellafane Home Page
July 28, 2006 and July 29, 2006 - 71st convention of the amateur telescope
makers on Breezy Hill in Springfield, Vermont.
ICSTARS Star
Party
September 1 thru September 5, 2005.
Join ICSTARS Astronomy for a weekend of 6.7 magnitude observing, talks,
demonstrations and astronomy vendors in rural Missouri. ICSTARS Ranch - NW of Warrensburg, Missouri
Black Forest Star Party
B.F.S.P. is September 2 - 4, 2005, at Cherry Springs State Park, Potter County, PA.
(Central Pennsylvania) More info check the web site.
Astrofest
September 8 thru September 10, 2005.
Held at Vana's Farm 10 miles WEST of Kankakee, Illinois. Sponsored by the Chicago
Astronomical Society. Contact Astrofest (voice-mail) (773) 725-5618.
12th Annual Enchanted
Skies Star Party
October 4, 2005 ~ October 8, 2005.
Socorro, New Mexico, about 75 miles south of Albuquerque on I-25, offers a dry, desert
climate, dark skies and friendly, small-town enviroment. Our Autumn
skies and mild climate provide excellent observing and relaxing atmosphere.
Southern Cross Astronomical Society - Winter Star Party
February 20, 2006
Register forms sent out in September! Register early!!
Well the 22nd Annual Winter Star Party is now getting ready to get
underway. This event will provide another year of excellent seeing,
great speakers, good food, the best people, and a plethora of
telescopes.
The Winter Star Party is one of the premiere star parties in the
country and is held in one of the southernmost dark sky sites in the
contiguous United States, affording views of Eta carina, the Southern
Cross, Omega Centauri, Centaurus "A", and some of the most beautiful
views of the planets that you will ever see. The seeing here is
incredible, allowing you to see detail on planets like Jupiter and
Saturn that you have ever seen before.
There will be plenty of activities to keep one occupied. There were
children's programs, various lectures by ten different speakers, mirror
grinding classes, swimming, fishing, sightseeing, twelve hour observing
sessions from 7pm to 7am.
There will be everything, but time to rest. So start planning to attend
now. If you are not on our mailing list please contact our Registrars
Lucille/Fred Heinrich, e-mail heinrich1@alltel.net,
{heinrich number ONE} phone and fax (386) 362-5995.
You really need to register early -- this is always a sell-out.
Tippy D'Auria
WSP Founder/Chairman
Montana Starwatch
August 5 - 7 2005
One of the most well known star parties of the Northwest will take place at a new site this summer,
offering higher elevations and better viewing conditions! The observing site will be located in Harley Park,
on Forest Service land about 45 minutes south of Great Falls, Montana. It features a large observing field
with trees on the perimeter for cover from daylight sun and wind.
13th Annual Nightfall
{Star Party}
Friday, September 30 - October 2, 2005 Borrego Springs, California.
Idaho Star Party
September 9, 2005 - September 11, 2005
The 21th Annual Idaho Star Party took place at Bruneau Dunes State Park
(about 60 miles SE of Boise).
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