Dark Sky Party @ Dexter
Alright friends, the big one is a week away. July 11th. Our big Dark Sky Star Party of the summer. There is only going to be one this year, so be sure not to miss it. There will be two quality telescopes given away to children at this event, one for each age group 8-12 and 13-18. Winners also get a year of membership in the Astronomical Society.
We decided to hold this party at Dexter State Recreation Site again this year in spite of the new $10 per car parking fee. We recommend carpooling, or bringing your State Parks Pass if you have one. The Eugene Astronomical Society will be able to pay for a limited number of parking passes for some visitors. You don't have to accept it and can "pay it forward" to someone that could use the help if you can pay the fee on your own.
The dark sky at Dexter makes for some excellent observing. Everything you can see from town looks so much better out there, and you will be able to see some things that are nearly impossible in town.
Come and see galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and more through dozens of telescopes.
This event is so much fun, it's actually what got me hooked on amateur astronomy. Check the EAS event page for more details.