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[John R]

Looking for a place to get out and do something interesting?
How about a nice small star party to attend? Check out the Pennyrile Stargaze at Pennyrile State Park near Dawson Springs, KY. This is an informal star party with no attendance fee. It is held in the state park about 2 miles from the State Park campground.  Nice camping available for tents or motor homes on site at the star observing location that is located near the Park Maintenance Building. Porta potties on site. You can use the state campground showers for a small fee or stay at the campground lodge if you prefer not to camp. The State Park rents lodge rooms, cabins and has a nice restaurant. There is also a golf course in the park. Dawson Springs is about 15 minutes away and has a few restaurants. Being held September 28th to October 6th.  There is a Facebook page under Pennyrile Stargaze that has some limited information and pictures of past star parties. There is also a YouTube video on the star party from 2020 if you do a search for Pennyrile Stargaze.

[lwbehney]

My wife and I have attended this event and she appreciates the amenities of the cabins and the lodge. The park lodge rests inside of a deep valley and the observing field is completely shielded from park lights and has a wonderfully clear southern horizon. Each time I have come to visit, very impressive telescopes have been present. 

[John R]

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[John Miele]

I plan to be there. I went last year for the first time and it was a lot of fun. 

 

John

[Terra Nova]

I’m in the LAS and so I am going to try and attend.

[Terra Nova]

My wife and I have attended this event and she appreciates the amenities of the cabins and the lodge. The park lodge rests inside of a deep valley and the observing field is completely shielded from park lights and has a wonderfully clear southern horizon. Each time I have come to visit, very impressive telescopes have been present. 

I am going to reserve a room in the lodge. I really like the KY Resort Park Lodges!

[KevinFH]

Wife, myself and 2 brothers may attend.

I wish it were more formal.

Is there a count of potential attendees?

[John R]

Normally there are 6 or 7 regulars that are there the entire week. Because of the length people come and go pretty much based on the weather. If the weather is good an additional 10 to 15 people may come and go during the week. It is a small event but everyone who attends has always enjoyed it. If you have not already you can get a better idea of the event buy checking out the Facebook page at Pennyrile Star Gaze. There are also few good videos on YouTube that show the area for camping and some of the attendees. 

 

Actually, we like the informal nature. There is no fee for the event, but we do ask for a contribution towards the Porta Potties we rent for the event. Also, the last several years one day during the week we typically do a potluck dinner that everyone enjoys.

[scottinash]

Hope to see you all there!  I plan, at the least, to make it for the second weekend.