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2024 Staunton River Star Party Fall Edition - Registration is OPEN

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#1 spacenuut

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Posted 11 July 2024 - 12:25 PM

Greetings,

 

Registration for the Fall 2024 Staunton River Star Party is OPEN!

September 30th to October 6th, 2024

 

The Staunton River Star Party is hosted by the Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society (CHAOS) and the staff of Staunton River State Park. Staunton River State Park is located in Scottsburg, Virginia, near South Boston, VA. The park's address is 1170 Staunton Trail, Scottsburg, Virginia.

 

Register at www.stauntonriver-starparty.org. Click on the Registration tab at the top of the page. 

 

Staunton River State Park offers some of the last remaining dark skies on the east coast and became Virginia's first IDA Dark Park back in 2015. It is a wonderful park to come and relax and enjoy the dark skies and the company of your fellow astronomers.

 

Power is available in the observing field for those who need it. The Deep Space Diner offers some of the best food and is opens at 7am and closes at midnight. Coffee is available through out the night.

There are hot showers, facilities for RVs with hookups close to the observing field. Camping on the observing field next to your equipment.

 

The Staunton River Star Party was established in 2011 and has been happening biannually since.

 

Our fall star party is the larger star party where we have guest speakers and door prizes. We will list our speakers on our website.

 

We hope you can join us and we look forward to seeing you this fall.

 

Clear skies,

 

Jayme Hanzak

President of CHAOS

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www.stauntonriver-starparty.org


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Posted 11 July 2024 - 11:26 PM

Morning of October 13 , 2023 at SRSP . 
 

Thin crescent moon before sunrise and Venus in the daytime. Handheld iPhone . 

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Posted 12 July 2024 - 08:28 AM

A bit far from NE Ohio for a star party, but I have been interested in this place for off-season observing because it's milder and MUCH sunnier in winter than NE Ohio.  Is the site open during the winter months?

Clear Skies,

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Posted 12 July 2024 - 09:18 AM

Staunton River State Park: There are scheduled public observing events on the following days: Jul. 17, Aug. 3, Sep. 7, Sep. 17, Oct. 4, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7. See this link for more information on stargazing at Staunton River State Park. It's a good idea to check with the park before attending any observing event to make sure of the weather conditions and event status. With park permission, requested at least 48 hours in advance, you can observe the stars any night at Staunton River State Park, but check with the park staff first: 434-572-4623; StauntonRiver@dcr.virginia.gov.

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Posted 12 July 2024 - 09:20 AM

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Posted 13 July 2024 - 10:19 AM

As the Ardent said, Staunton River is open all year for observers. You can set up on the field, you can't sleep on the field that we use during the star party. The park does however have another area close by where the do let you set up a tent next to your equipment. You do need to contact the park to arrange this option.

 

Don't hesitate to ask any other questions.

 

Clear skies,

 

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Posted 17 July 2024 - 03:26 PM

Registration has the proper T-shirt on the page now. 

 

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in October. It will be a good break from the craziness happening currently.

 

Keep safe and we'll see you soon.

 

Jayme Hanzak

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Posted 25 July 2024 - 03:55 PM

Count me in. Haven’t used my scope in Months. Terrible weather around here.

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Posted 26 July 2024 - 08:38 AM

All signed up and waiting.  Already thinking about the omelets for breakfast at the Deep Space Diner!

 

The weather has been much the same here in So. VA Mr. Spock.  Tonight is not looking a whole lot better but keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow. 


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Posted 08 August 2024 - 12:26 PM

My biggest concern right now are the Mosquitos. It's been a soggy summer.



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Posted 10 August 2024 - 02:09 PM

Looking forward to the Star Party and just registered! Has there been any improvement to the Internet on the field? Its been the same poor service out there since this started...



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Posted 21 August 2024 - 07:44 PM

Registration has the proper T-shirt on the page now. 

 

It’s difficult for me to tell from the picture when I view it on my phone—are the t-shirts black or navy blue?



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Posted 26 August 2024 - 05:52 PM

What is the cutoff date for registration?

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Posted 26 August 2024 - 06:26 PM

Here’s what it says on the SRSP website:

 

Registration will close September 21th, 2024.
T-Shirt orders end September 12th, 2024.

 



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Posted 26 August 2024 - 08:18 PM

I see it now. Thanks

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Posted 04 September 2024 - 08:28 AM

The shirts are navy blue.


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Posted 07 September 2024 - 02:34 PM

Hey Jayme, How many people have registered for the Star Party so far?
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Posted 16 September 2024 - 10:01 AM

Okay, sorry for not responding in a more timely manor. 

 

We are just over 100 attendees. Registration closes on September 21st. T-shirt orders are in and being printed. Door prizes are in hand, and activities are being planned.

 

We and the park staff are looking foreword to your return to the park. More information to come. 

 

Don't forget to go to  www.stauntonriver-starparty.org to register if you haven't already. 

 

Clear Skies,

 

Jayme


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Posted 18 September 2024 - 02:42 PM

Got a copy of the Fall menu from the Deep Space Diner.  There could be some small changes/additions but it should be mostly complete.

 

looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Luke

 

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Posted 18 September 2024 - 06:15 PM

Jayme! There’s talk of a Tropical storm/ Hurricane that may be coming up from the Gulf of Mexico next week. How would that affect our Star Party? Would the Park close?

Regards, Mr. Spock



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Posted 18 September 2024 - 06:35 PM

If it’s next week then I imagine it will have passed before the star party starts. :fingerscrossed:



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Posted 25 September 2024 - 05:05 PM

Jayme, or anyone. Is there a microwave we can use at the snack bar?

 

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Posted 25 September 2024 - 05:08 PM

I’m reasonably sure that the Deep Sky Diner has a microwave available for use. At least they have in past years.



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Posted 27 September 2024 - 07:48 AM

If it’s next week then I imagine it will have passed before the star party starts. fingerscrossed.gif

Doesn't look good for tonight.....Saturday looks improved.

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Posted 27 September 2024 - 10:44 PM

<p>Looking forward to returning to SR.&nbsp; Currently planning to arrive on Wednesday...but will see what the weather does.&nbsp; Fortunately, I'm only a few hours away.&nbsp; Suspect the field is going to be a bit soggy!</p>


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