Alamo Lake State Park's 2nd Annual Event
Saturday Nov 22, 2008
This info taken from flier received in mail last night.
Starts 11am. Free day use!
11-3 Star Fair with Family Activities, Educator Workshop & Astronomy Presentations
7pm Star Party ! Weather Permitting.
Come view the stars! Stay for the fishing!
We have over 250 campground sites! Some with full full hookup sites, water and electricity sites and primitive sites. The park sells ice, firewood, bait and fishing licenses.
For more info: www.azstateparks.com or 928-669-2088
Schedule of Events
11am - Start of event
11am - 3pm - Star Fair, Educator's Workshop, Booths, Solar Viewing Demo & Food Vendor
11:30am - Tour of the Night Sky presentation with Tony La Conte from Stargazing for Everyone
12:30pm - astronomy Presentation with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
1:30pm - Your Newspaper: Portals to the Universe Presentation with Tony La Conte
2:30pm - Amateur Astrophotography presentation with JD Maddy from Astronomers of Verde Valley
7pm - Kick off to Star Party - Weather Permitting
Star Party Requirements
1. Bring red flashlight, no white light allowed
2. Familiarize yourself with the star party site during the day
3. Arrive at the star party site promptly at 7pm.
If you have one, bring folding chair. A star chart will be provided free to the public earlier in the day.
We suggest warm cloths, bug repellent, bottle water and snacks.
Note: Certain cell phone carries may not work in the area.
Night under the stars event:
Free Day use admission for Nov 22
Camping is available for a fee of $10-$23
$23 Full Hookup
$20 Water & Electricity hookup
$12 sites in developed campgrounds (flush toilets, showers, and water in campground)
$10 primitive sites
Elevation is 1235 feet
It will be chilly at night.
More info: http://www.azstateparks.com/find/calendar.html#nightunder
Terri, Events Coordinator
Email: Events@PASAz.org
Phoenix Astronomical Society
