Star Party, Saturday Sept 3rd!
Southern Oregon Skywatchers will hold a Star Party at the summer observing site on Upper Shale City Road, weather permitting. Currently, Saturday night shows as partly cloudy, so please check the forecast before you go! Also, check for smoke impact from the Gap Fire. Plan to arrive around dusk. You don't need to be a member to attend, and you don't need a telescope - all are welcome. We hope to see you there.
The observing site is at the rock quarry on Upper Shale City Road , off Dead Indian Memorial Rd east of Ashland.
Directions from Interstate 5:
Take Ashland Exit 14
From the overpass, proceed East (away from town) on Ashland St. (Hwy. 66)
Proceed on Highway 66 for 1/2 mile to the Ashland Municipal Airport
Turn Left on Dead Indian Memorial Road
Follow Dead Indian Road up to mile marker #13
Turn left on (Upper) Shale City Road; the road is narrow, but paved
Follow Shale City Road for 1/2 mile
Look for a dirt driveway on the right -- this is the driveway onto the site
Follow the driveway