Invitation to the
2008 Butterpot Star Party
in
Newfoundland and Labrador!
August 8th - 10th
This year guests and members of the St. John's Centre RASC will meet under the dark skies of Butterpot Provincial Park for the 2008 Butterpot Star Party! This year's Star Party is set for the weekend of August 8th - 10th. Plan now to take part in it!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday, August 8th we will meet at the Star Base (Comfort Station area) to settle in.
10:00 pm onward there will be public "Astronomical Deep-Sky Viewing"..... Galaxies, Star Clusters, Planets, Satellites, etc. Various RASC Centre scopes will be set up. Bring your own scope and join the fun.
Saturday August 9th there is an opportunity to enjoy the many features of the Park, such as its hiking trails, interpretation tours, swimming, and of course just relaxing!
Throughout the Day "Solar Observing"....... Come see Sun Spots, Solar Prominences and granulation on the surface of the Sun. (Telescopic views with special filters). Weather permitting!
10:30 - 11:30 am "Solar System Walk and Talk" along Pegwood Pond Trail.
2:00 - 4:00 pm "Scopes for All" Help, Tips, for New Scope Owners, or come to look at our scopes, also advice on buying..
4:00 - 7:00 pm RASC Members Only
8:00 - 9:00 pm "Starry Night Sing-along" (in the Amphitheatre)...... Special Performances by RASC members (Sure to bring a tear to your eye!!!). Hosted by Butter Pot representative Andrea Martin and the RASC.....
9:00 pm onward Public Viewing, Moon, Jupiter, later any Deep Sky stuff visible.
Sunday August 10th is a pack-up day, but there is often a last communal lunch and solar observing before we depart for another year.
10:00 - 12:00 pm More Solar Viewing..... Weather Permitting.
In addition to these events, there are members-only activities, BBQ, gear-swap, LOD (with certificates) and other member-friendly events.
There is no fee for participation in the Star Party, but there is a $5.00/car "Park Entry Fee" for the general public. For more information about camping at Butterpot Park, contact the Park at (709) 685-1853.
If you have any suggestions, or are interested in presenting a talk or making some kind of cookhouse presentation please get in touch with the organizers! Also, if you are interested in attending the Star Party, we would like to know so that we can plan with the Park to accommodate the number of RASC members attending.
Plan now to be a part of this year's Star Party August 8th - 10th ...!