8th Annual Bootleg Astronomers Star Party

Started by katz532001, 05/06/2014 06:54PM
Posted 05/06/2014 06:54PM Opening Post


The 8th Annual Bootleg Astronomers Star Party will begin at 10AM on Friday May 30th thru Noon, Sunday, June 1st , at Green River Conservation Area , Harmon Illinois. Come and explore the night skies with us under some of the darkest skies in the State of Illinois. We promise... You will be "WOWED"! Upon your arrival you will receive an informational packet full of goodies, provided by us, including your ticket for our fabulous door prize give-a way. We will provide free coffee, hot chocolate, & tea both nights. Tent & RV camping. Water and sanitary facilities on site. Electricity to charge your batteries/packs is available as well. We will provide several battery chargers for your use. (note, this is a wilderness area). Motels are available in nearby Princeton off I-80. This is a big birding area as well as the Land of Lincoln for daytime excursions . Hunting & fishing as well. Only $25.00 for both nights if you register by May 16th. The price after that date is $40.00. Please visit our website at http://bootlegastronomy.com for our registration form. We will also have T-shirts for sale & as usual this years' shirt will be a visual treat for your eyes designed by Mike Foster! Welcome aboard Matey's ! No one walks the plank at this "Party". And We do mean "Party" ! "Bootleg Astronomers", Pillaging the Universe one Star at a time."