Exclusively for AAC members!
AAC has organized a dark sky star party at one of the darkest skies on the east coast!
Sunset is 5:34pm.
Arrive at least one hour before sunset for setup and to get familiar with the observing field before dark.
PLEASE review the Star Party etiquette for Chiefland. http://shorturl.at/cgkMO
You need to register to attend and receive directions to observing field.
Event Alerts - Members please register to attend. A "GO" or "NO GO" will be emailed to registrants by noon the day of the event. Your need to be registered for me to send you updates! Also, please double check weather conditions before heading out to Chiefland.
AAC volunteers needed for a Stargazing Outreach @ Hickory Ranch.
Volunteer members with and without telescopes please register here for entry to the event and for updates. I can still put volunteers to work even if you don't have a telescope!
A GO or NO GO will be emailed to registrants the day of the event. You need to be registered for me to send you updates!!
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is hosting an outreach for stargazing by the Alachua Astronomy Club, weather permitting, at Hickory Ranch.
Visitors (not AAC volunteers) need to register with Friends of Paynes Prairie at their website then click events for registration.
Please plan on being set up BY 5:30 pm. Sunset is at 5:34 pm. Event is scheduled to finish at 9:00 pm. We may go a bit later if weather is accommodating.
Volunteers should arrive no later than 5:00 pm. Pick out several sky objects and note a few details about them to share. Limited ac power is available with a long extension cord if needed. Temps fall after dark so dress warmly.
Point of contact for Alachua Astronomy Club is Lisa Eager, Star Party Coordinator @ 352-318-4074.
Please plan on being set up BY 5:30 pm. Sunset is at 5:54 pm. Event is scheduled to finish at 9:00 pm. We may go a bit later if weather is accommodating.
Please plan on being set up BY 6:00 pm. Sunset is at 6:27 pm. Event is scheduled to finish at 9:00 pm. We may go a bit later if weather is accommodating.
Volunteers should arrive no later than 6:00 pm. Pick out several sky objects and note a few details about them to share. Limited ac power is available with a long extension cord if needed. Temps fall after dark so dress warmly.
