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Welcome to the Southern Oregon
Skywatchers amateur astronomy club!
We offer the Rogue Valley community many types of fun events:
monthly gatherings, star parties,
telescope building, and more!
Upcoming Events:
Saturday,
September 4th -
Club
star party at Shale City Road observing site.
Click here for details.
Saturday,
September 11th -
Public star party
at
North
Mountain Park Nature Center. A presentation will start
at 8pm, with viewing until 11pm. The entire
program, presentation plus viewing lasts 3 hours.
The
address is:
North Mountain Park Nature Center
620 N. Mt. Avenue
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Wednesday, September 15 @ 7:00pm -
General Club meeting at the North Medford High School
Planetarium. Click here for details.
Wednesday, October 6 @ 7:30pm -
Cosmology Group gathering at the home of
Norma Anderson in Ashland. Click here for details.
2011 Events:
Wednesday, June 29 - Sunday, July 3, 2011 -
Golden State Star Party.
This is the closest major star party to the Rogue Valley.
Located at Frosty Acres Ranch near Adin, California, GSSP is
at an elevation of 4,400 feet, with a stunning view of Mount
Shasta 66 miles to the west. The location combines the
amenities of nearby towns and distance from city lights.
GSSP website.
Friday, August 5 - Sunday, August 7, 2011
-
Annual Club Campout at
Joseph Stewart State Park (Lost Creek Reservoir). Four
reserved campsites: A35, A37, A39, A41 (map).
Check-in 3pm Friday; check-out 1pm Sunday. More
details coming as date approaches.
Wednesday, August 31 - Sunday, September 4, 2011 -
Oregon Star Party.
This is the largest star party in the state. The
site is located in the Ochoco National Forest, approximately
one hour’s traveling time east of Prineville, Oregon.
OSP Website.
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