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Western Nebraska Star Gaze III Sponsored By The Panhandle Astronomy Club Camp Clarke Raiders Black Powder Range Located 5 miles South of Bridgeport, Nebraska on State Highway 88 Just below Historic Courthouse & Jail Rock May 29, 30, 31 & June 1, 2008 The Western Nebraska Star Gaze is a time to share, to relax and enjoy our heavens. It’s a time for amateurs, professionals, families and friends to come together to promote astronomy. It’s a time to share the night sky, our experiences and stellar sights with others. It is good clean fun for all ages. Our observing site provides some of Western Nebraska’s darkest skies with light pollution at a minimum. The Milky Way is easily visible from this location. In addition to the dark skies, there will be other scheduled events such as an astronomers breakfast, ice cream social, program for beginners and educational activities for the children. As well as, several area attractions located within an hour drive from the site, including several golf courses, Bridgeport State Lakes, Lake Minatare, Chimney Rock and the Scottsbluff National Monument. The Western Nebraska Star Gaze is open to anyone interested in astronomy. You do not need to own a telescope in order to attend. Camping is permitted on the observing field. Outhouses and drinking water are available at our site. There is no electricity, flush toilet or showers so plan accordingly. The cost for the entire weekend is $15.00 for ages 5 through 100. Young astronomers under the age of 5 or over the age of 100 are free. Panhandle Astronomy Club PO Box 987 Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69363 Phone: 308-641-5874 or 308-641-1201 Email: info@panhandleastronomyclub.com Website: www.panhandleastronomyclub.com Amateur Astronomy & Education |
