Images shot on Aug 18th-20th, 2006.
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Star Fest Information
Join us at the 18th annual Northwoods Starfest, August 18th to 20th
2006, at Hobbs Observatory near Eau Claire,
Wisconsin.
Hobbs Observatory is part of the Beaver Creek
Reserve (BCR). Recreational possibilities include the Eau
Claire County Youth Camp, the Wise Nature Center, hiking trails, and
bicycling.
Hobbs Observatory has two domes, one with a 24-inch f/5
reflector and the other with a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain. There is a
large meeting area where some talks and presentations take place. There
is a large auditorium located at the Nature Center. There is
a large field in front of the observatory to set up for observing.
The skies are quite dark.
C.V.A.S. has reserved the Youth Camp for Starfest use.
The camp
has five cabins and the Cedar Lodge. The cabins sleep 20; the lodge,
up to 40. Cabins have bunk style beds and mattresses. You will need
to bring sleeping bags and pillows. Showers are available for all
guests, but bring your own towels. Tenting and camper spaces are also
available.
If you are interested in a swap fest, bring whatever
astronomical goodies you want to get rid of. Also,
if you have slides, a talk, or a video that you would like to show,
bring them with you.
SCHEDULE OF EVENETS
Friday, August 18th
5 pm -- Registration
5:30pm -- Brats and Hot Dogs in front of the observatory
Cost
not included in the registration fee!
- 8:00
PM Featured Speaker
9 pm -- Observing Session
Midnight -- Snack
Saturday, August 19th
10 am to 12 -- Brunch, Registration
1 pm -- Paper Sessions
Northwoods Star Party Talks
Society
of Amateur Radio Astronomers (SARA) talks
Details available at registration
4 pm -- Swap Fest in the observatory
5:30 pm --Dinner
6:30 pm - Door Prizes - Dining Hall - Must be
present to win
7:30 pm - Group Photo in front of the
observatory
- 8:00
PM Featured
Speaker
Rick Swenson
Stereo Astrophotography
9:30 pm -- Observing Session
Midnight -- Snack
Sunday, August 20th
8 am -- Breakfast
Noon -- Checkout
Paper Session
An informal paper session is planned for Saturday afternoon. If you have something to share: slides, a video tape, a unique telescope, or anything else that people might enjoy, we encourage you to sign up.
Registration
The registration fee is $50 per person until July 15th (postmark date) . It is $60 after that. The fee includes registration, meals and snacks, lodging or camping fees, and speakers' fees. The fee does NOT include Friday night brats and hot dogs.
If you plan to bring a camper, park in the field adjacent to the observatory. There are a few electrical outlets available outside the observatory for your use. WE NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO BRING AN RV SINCE WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE FOR THEM !!
Please let us know if you have any other special needs before Starfest and we'll do our best to accommodate them. For hotel/motel information for the area call the Eau Claire Visitors Bureau at (715)-831-2345.
For more information, contact Hobbs Observatory at (715)-877-2787 or Bert Moritz at (715)-877-1551. Please let us know in advance if you are coming to help us with meal planning.
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