The 2nd annual NorthEast Astro-Imaging Conference provides lectures from some of the top astro-imagers in the world, with material for imagers all levels. Every major CCD camera manufacturer will be present, exhibiting their products!

Lectures and displays at the Warren County Branch Library from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., followed by a lecture and stargazing at the UACNJ Observatory, Jenny Jump State Forest, Hope from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what stars, constellations and planets you can see from your backyard? Join the Planetarium staff for a one-hour workshop on the basics of stargazing and an in-depth tour of the spring night sky. Recommended for adults and ages 8 and up (60 minutes)

Newtonian telescope mirror making seminar. Participants can make their own 6, 8, or 10 inch mirror, complete their own in-progress project, or make a solar projection scope. Experienced mirror makers will guide the process to ensure greater opportunity for success. See website or call Don Surles for more information.

Southern Cross Astronomical Society's 23rd Annual Winter Star Party is scheduled for February 12 - 18, 2007 at Camp Wesumkee (AKA "West Summerland Key" or "Spanish Harbor Key") in the Florida Keys.

There are only 13 transits of Mercury each century, so don't miss out on Wednesday, November 8. Join us for an afternoon of astronomical adventure. Watch as Mercury crosses the face of the sun through our specially filtered telescopes. Enjoy children's crafts and activities, as well as original programming in the Gengras Planetarium.

Hidden Hollow 2006 Convention Star Party by Richland Astronomical Society of Mansfield Ohio

The Twin Lakes Star Party is hosted by the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers. this is our 16th year and the 4th at our new site in Pennyrile Forest. For a week of laid back astronomy, come see us and enjoy the dark skies of Kentucky!

Held at beautiful Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see 4-H Camp near Kankakee River State Park.

Phil Harrington, contributing editor of Astronomy Magazine, will be the featured speaker at Michigan's premier star party, Great Lakes Star Gaze 4. Phil Harrington is a noted astronomer, author and lecturer. He will be making two presentations at Great Lakes Star Gaze 4: "Make Your Own Observatory" and "Nights of Future Passed". Phil will be available for informal discussion and book signing. Location and dark sky are the main attractions of this star party. Gladwin's central location provides excellent observing without traveling hours into Northern Michigan. Limiting magnitudes are estimated to be around 6.5 at zenith with some minor light domes. This is a star party for the astronomer who loves to observe and mingle with other astronomers. Phil Harrington's books will be available for purchase along with other vendors' products. Guided fun activities for children are available for families with children in attendance. An astrophogography contest, swap meet, door prize drawings and dark skies are the cornerstones of this star party.