Observers in the Midwest might want to consider the Wisconsin Observers Weekend, a nice little star party otherwise known as the WOW. For more info you can contact the folks at NEW-STAR here:
http://www.new-starclub.org/
Clear dark skies,
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http://www.new-starclub.org/
Clear dark skies,
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Sweet the coming on
Of grateful evening mild; then silent night
With this her solemn bird and this fair moon,
And these the gems of heaven, her starry train.
--John Milton