Universe DVD: Astronomy Events

February 4-10, 2008
Winter Star Party The Florida Keys, FL. This event draws about 600 astronomers from around the world. Hosted by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society, the 24th annual star party features guest speakers, vendors, an astrophotography contest, mirror-grinding lessons, a popular "Kids Kamp", and door prizes.

May 10 , 2008
Astronomy Day Astronomy Day events take place at hundreds of sites across the United States and around the world. Activities may include talks by astronauts, astronomers and NASA personnel, Moon rocks, games, prizes, astronomical food, scale models of the solar system, space hardware, space ballets and poetry and, of course, actual outdoor observing (daytime and nighttime) with a telescope.

May 23-26, 2008
RTMC Astronomy Expo Big Bear, CA. The 40th annual RTMC Astronomy Expo features numerous speakers, workshops, observing, vendors and door prizes. The recreational campground has activities for the whole family including swimming, horseback riding, archery and hiking. Over 1,000 astronomy enthusiasts attend each year.

June 1-8, 2008
Texas Star Party Fort Davis, TX. The 30th Annual Texas Star Party will host over 500 astrophotographers and observers on the magnificent Prude Ranch, a 3,500 acre mile-high ranch located 12 miles from McDonald Observatory. The skies in the Davis Mountains of West Texas are the darkest found anywhere in North America. All the usual star party events plus swimming, tennis, horseback riding and hiking on the ranch and tours of local geological wonders.

July 2-6, 2008
Golden State Star Party This year's Golden State Star Party will be held in Adin, California, in eastern Lassen County, one of the darkest regions of the state. California's premier star party is located on wide open ranch land with spectacular 360 degree horizons and an unpolluted night sky. Take advantage of an early registration discount.