Vancouver,
Washington USA
The Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers are a loosely knit group of amateur astronomers from the Vancouver / Portland area dedicated to sharing a view of the heavens with all who are interested. Typically a "Star Party" is scheduled and interested individuals are notified of the time and place. Frequently a telescope or other equipment is demonstrated for the budding astronomer. At times a general invitation to the public is advertised in "The Columbian".
At a star party all interested are welcome to stop and take a peek through the telescopes. Occasionally astronomy classes are given with a star party following. Teachers are welcome to contact us regarding setting up star parties for individual classes.
Star parties provide an excellent way to be introduced to astronomy. Unlike most sciences, the amateur can play a major role in astronomy. Most of the commercial or institutional telescopes have to be put to some very specialized uses in order to justify the cost of their existence. Many tasks of astronomy can only be accomplished by dedicated amateur astronomers equipped with small telescopes and simple equipment.
Contact
E-mail VSA Founder Stan Seeberg if you would like to receive information about upcoming sky events or have any questions.
Upcomming 2013 Star Parties
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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY [OMSI]
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| Month & Day | Day of Week |
OMSI-RCA Public Star Parties For most events - Weather permitting - Subject to change Start at sundown and go until 11:00pm or so, except as noted |
Locations | Notes |
| Mar 23 | Sat | OMSI Public Star Party - Vernal Equinox Celebration | Cancelled | 2 |
| Apr 20 | Sat | OMSI Public Star Party - Astronomy Day Celebration | Cancelled | 2 |
| May 25 | Sat | OMSI Public Star Party - Planet Parade | Rooster Rock & Stub Stewart | 2 |
| Jun 15 | Sat | OMSI Public Star Party - Summer Solstice Celebration | Rooster Rock & Stub Stewart | 2 |
| Jul 20 | Sat | OMSI Public Star Party - Lunar Viewing | Rooster Rock & Stub Stewart | 2 |
| Aug 12 | Mon | OMSI Public Star Party - Perseid Meteor Shower Watch | Rooster Rock & Stub Stewart | 2 |
| Sep 21 | Sat | OMSI Public Star Party - Autumnal Equinox Celebration | Rooster Rock & Stub Stewart | 2 |
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Haggart Observatory Public Nights Weather permitting - Subject to change Starts at sunset and goes until 11:00pm or so, except as noted |
Location | Notes |
| Jan 12 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Feb 9 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Mar 16 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Apr 6 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| May 18 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Jun 22 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Jul 6 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Aug 3 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Sep 14 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Oct 26 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Nov 30 | Saturday | 1 | ||
| Dec 28 | Saturday | 1 | ||
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Regional Star Parties within 1 days drive *These are Star Parties put on by other groups and are not RCA sponsored events |
Locations | Notes |
| June 1 | Sat | *Prineville Reservoir Star Party | Prineville, Oregon | 6 |
| Jul 6 - 10 | Sat - Wed | *Golden State Star Party | Adin, California | 4 & 6 |
| Aug 6 - 11 | Tue - Sun | *Oregon Star Party | Indian Trail Spring, Oregon | 4 & 6 |
| Aug 7 - 11 | Thu - Sun | *Table Mountain Star Party | Oroville, Washington | 4 & 6 |
| Sep 4 - 8 | Wed - Sun | *Brothers Star Party for the Oregon Observatory | Brothers, Oregon | 4 & 6 |
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Rose City Astronomers club Star Parties For most events - Weather permitting - Subject to change exceptions are Kah-Nee-Ta, and Hancock which take place no matter what the weather. Impromptu Star Parties may happen at any time - RCA Members can check here! |
Locations | Notes |
| Mar 8- 10 | Fri - Sun | RCA Dark Sky Star Party Weekend | Maupin. OR | 1 |
| Apr 5 - 7 | Fri - Sun | RCA Camp Hancock Weekend - Pre-registration required | Clarno, OR | 5 |
| Apr 12 - 14 | Fri - Sun | RCA Dark Sky Star Party Weekend | CANCELLED | 1 |
| May 3 - 5 | Fri - Sun | RCA Dark Sky Star Party Weekend | Maupin. OR | 1 |
| May 10 - 12 | Fri - Sun | RCA Star Party Weekend | Kah-Nee-Ta | 1 |
| Jun 1 | Sat | RCA Star Party | Rooster Rock | 2 |
| Jun 7 - 9 | Fri - Sun | RCA Dark Sky Star Party Weekend | Maupin. OR | 1 |
| Jul 12 - 14 | Fri - Sun | RCA Dark Sky Star Party Weekend | Trout Lake, WA | 1 |
| Aug 7 - 11 | Wed - Sun | RCA Dark Sky Star Party | Skyview Acres, Goldendale, WA | 1 |
| Aug 31 | Sat | RCA Dark Sky Star Party | Stub Stewart Star Party | 2 |
| Sep 6 - 8 | Fri - Sun | RCA Dark Sky Star Party Weekend | Maupin. OR | 1 |
| Sep 26 - 29 | Thu - Sun | RCA Dark Sky Star Party Weekend | Skyview Acres, Goldendale, WA | 1 |
| Sep 28 | Sat | RCA Star Party | White River | 1 |
| Oct 4 - 6 | Fri - Sun | RCA Camp Hancock Weekend - Pre-registration required | Clarno, OR | 5 |
| Nov 1 - 3 | Wed - Sun | RCA Dark Sky Star Party | Skyview Acres, Goldendale, WA | 1 |
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| NOTES | ||||
| No Fees, No Registration - | 1 | |||
| Note that there is a $5 day use charge at this Oregon State Park - | 2 | |||
| Advance Reservations are Highly Recommended & No Camping at the Viewing Area - | 3 | |||
| Pre-Registration and Pre-Payment Recommended, but you might be able to register and pay on site - | 4 | |||
| Pre-Registration and Pre-Payment required, no on-site registration - | 5 | |||
| * These are Star Parties put on by other groups and are not RCA sponsored events - | 6 | |||
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