Star Party with the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society at Castlewood Canyon State Park
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 08/13/2022
This event is free with a state parks pass and open to the public. Visitors can arrive at any time and stay as long as they like. About 45 minutes after sunset, guest astronomers will give a green laser pointer tour of the night sky pointing out constellations, key stars and tell some family-safe star stories. Visitors are welcome to bring their own instruments, or wander among the different telescopes. Guest astronomers from CSASTRO will point out key planets, nebulas, satellites, meteors and other unusual sites. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about night eye adaptation and light pollution's detrimental effects on astronomy, wildlife and humans.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
We ask that all visitors abide by the following Star Party rules:
1. Try to arrive before sunset, or dim your headlights if you are entering the Canyon Point parking lot after sunset. Turn off your inside “dome” lights before exiting your vehicle. This is to preserve the night vision of other guests.
2. Please do not use white light flashlights. Red light flashlights or glow lights are preferred.
3. No smoking.
4. Please do not touch the telescopes without permission.
5. Please no flash photography after sunset.
6. No running! Take your time when walking around sensitive scientific equipment.
7. Keep pets away from the equipment.
8. Dress appropriately and in layers.
9. Keep food and drink away from the equipment.
10. Ask questions! We will do our best to answer them for you.
More information can be found on the CSASTRO website. https://csastro.org/
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Castlewood Canyon State ParkLocation:
2989 South State Highway 83
Franktown, CO, 80116United States
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Phone:
(303) 688-5242Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
08/13/2022
Time:
8pm - 10pm
Price:
Free *with a state parks pass*
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service