Universe DVD: Astronomy Events

2010

January 31-February 6, 2010
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 26th annual star party features guest speakers, vendors, an astrophotography contest, mirror-grinding lessons, a popular "Kids Kamp", and door prizes.

May 9-16 , 2010
Texas Star Party Fort Davis, TX. The 32nd 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.

April 24 (and October 16) 2010
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 12-16, 2010
RTMC Astronomy Expo Big Bear, CA. The 42nd 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.

July 10-14, 2010
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 a stunning view of Mt. Shasta, spectacular 360 degree horizons, and an unpolluted night sky. Take advantage of an early registration discount.

June 9-13, 2010
Rocky Mountain Star Stare Pike National Forest, CO. Dark skies with amazing transparency draw astronomers to this star party in the Colorado Rockies, at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Nighttime viewing is supplemented with workshops, children's activities, door prizes and catered meals.

August 11-15 , 2010
Oregon Star Party features quality deep sky viewing at 5,000 feet in the Ochoco National Forest, one hour from Prineville. Guest speakers, forest tours, telescope walkabout, kids activities, swap meet and door prizes.

September 3-7, 2010
Almost Heaven Star Party Spruce Knob Mountain Center, WV. Held at the darkest site in the East, the AHSP has hot showers, meal service and internet access. There are daytime activities for the whole family, such as hiking, birding, canoeing, caving and mountain biking, in addition to an astrophotography contest, numerous guest speakers, and much more.

September 11, 2010
ScopeOut 2010 Cincinnati, OH. The Cincinnati Observatory Center, the U.S.'s first public observatory, hosts the 12th annual "ScopeOut Telescope Fair". Includes viewing through the historic 1842 12" Merz & Mahler & 1904 16" Clark refracting telescopes. Lectures and presentations, astrophotography and telescope making displays, vendors, children's activities, and door prizes.

October 2-10, 2010
Okie-Tex Star Party Camp Billy Joe near Kenton, OK. At 4,973 ft. at Black Mesa, the 27th annual star party offers some of the darkest skies in the Southwest. Activities include speakers, astrophotography contest, vendors, swap meet, door prizes. Near dinosaur quarries and Indian petroglyphs.

October 6-10, 2010
Enchanted Skies Star Party Socorro, NM. A unique opportunity for observing at an elevation of 10,000 feet. Hands-on workshops and outstanding lectures by leading professional and amateur astronomers. Gather at Socorro County's Pound Ranch for a night of great food, Southwestern entertainment and excellent, dark-sky observing.

October 4-12, 2010
Mid-Atlantic Star Party Robbins, NC. The 15th Annual Mid-Atlantic Star Party takes place at a dark sky site halfway between Washington DC and Atlanta, GA. Camping, food service, vendors, talks, workshops, children's activities and more.