The Golden State Star Party Is Coming Soon!!
Get ready for another year of great observing under the friendly dark skies of Frosty Acres Ranch in Adin, California. The Golden State Star Party will be held from July 10-14, 2010. Sponsored by the astronomers of The Astronomy Connection (TAC) groups of California, this event has evolved over many years into a truly stellar star party.
Last June, despite thunderstorms, nearly 350 amateur astronomers of all levels of interest and experience attended GSSP, and the skies and the observing again proved to be exceptional.
The group was also treated to a very memorable and fun Ranch Day held by the local families. During the day, people journeyed to nearby Lava Beds National Park, cooled off in the mists of Burney Falls, or ventured to Modoc County’s many wildlife preserves. Others enjoyed hiking along the area’s rivers or flew kites back at the observing site. Speakers provided attendees with insights about astrophotography, telescope designs, and general observing tips. On two evenings, delicious barbeques of grass-fed beef and homemade sides and deserts were offered. On one of the mornings, a free pancake breakfast was served by the GSSP Organizing Committee members.
The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasantly informal. Tent campers, RV’ers, families with children, and even pets were all welcomed and accommodated by the hosts, the site, and the facilities.
The organizers of GSSP expect an even bigger and better event this July. In addition to some of the darkest skies in California, this year’s star party will feature speakers renowned in the field of astronomy, an observers’ roundtable discussion, optional barbeque dinners on Saturday and Sunday nights, and an encore of the popular local community events including “Big Valley Days”. A good time will be had by all!
The Early Registration Period ends March 30, 2010. The adult early registration fee for all four days is $60. The fee will increase to $70 on April 1, 2009, and to $75 for those registering on-site. As in previous years, children under 18 years of age will be free. For more information and updates on this dark sky star party, go to the Golden State Star Party’s official website at http://www.goldenstatestarparty.org .
Bill Porte
GSSP Organizing Committee
Get ready for another year of great observing under the friendly dark skies of Frosty Acres Ranch in Adin, California. The Golden State Star Party will be held from July 10-14, 2010. Sponsored by the astronomers of The Astronomy Connection (TAC) groups of California, this event has evolved over many years into a truly stellar star party.
Last June, despite thunderstorms, nearly 350 amateur astronomers of all levels of interest and experience attended GSSP, and the skies and the observing again proved to be exceptional.
The group was also treated to a very memorable and fun Ranch Day held by the local families. During the day, people journeyed to nearby Lava Beds National Park, cooled off in the mists of Burney Falls, or ventured to Modoc County’s many wildlife preserves. Others enjoyed hiking along the area’s rivers or flew kites back at the observing site. Speakers provided attendees with insights about astrophotography, telescope designs, and general observing tips. On two evenings, delicious barbeques of grass-fed beef and homemade sides and deserts were offered. On one of the mornings, a free pancake breakfast was served by the GSSP Organizing Committee members.
The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasantly informal. Tent campers, RV’ers, families with children, and even pets were all welcomed and accommodated by the hosts, the site, and the facilities.
The organizers of GSSP expect an even bigger and better event this July. In addition to some of the darkest skies in California, this year’s star party will feature speakers renowned in the field of astronomy, an observers’ roundtable discussion, optional barbeque dinners on Saturday and Sunday nights, and an encore of the popular local community events including “Big Valley Days”. A good time will be had by all!
The Early Registration Period ends March 30, 2010. The adult early registration fee for all four days is $60. The fee will increase to $70 on April 1, 2009, and to $75 for those registering on-site. As in previous years, children under 18 years of age will be free. For more information and updates on this dark sky star party, go to the Golden State Star Party’s official website at http://www.goldenstatestarparty.org .
Bill Porte
GSSP Organizing Committee
