Monday June 30th, 2008 through Monday July 7th, 2008

Are you interested in asking questions about what to expect at the 2008 SSP? Would you be interested in sharing an RV or possibly coordinating a trip up to Mt. Lassen with friends? The 2008 SSP Organizing Committee is proud to announce our Yahoo group where SSP attendees can participate in SSP related discussions.

Come join us for the 7th annual Shingletown Star Party!

Whether you enjoy collecting your ancient photons in the wells of a CCD chip or with your retinas, you'll find the SSP is focused on providing you with the ultimate all around star party vacation experience. Located on an unused airstrip at an altitude of 4,000 feet in the heart of the vacationers paradise of Northern California only 17 miles from the north entrance to scenic Mt. Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Shingletown Airport is only 5 miles away from creature comforts such as hot meals, groceries, hardware, and fuel. This site is located in the gray zone on the light pollution map, and typically has skies to at least Mag 7 and shirtsleeve temps overnight. There is room for at least 300+ telescopes on the paved airstrip (and the adjacent areas can be expanded for additional camping/observing as needed). Horizons are excellent all around, and the site boasts a superb daytime view of Mt. Lassen.

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You can enjoy spending an entire week of vacationing in the area while conveniently staying at the Shingletown Airport. You can camp out in a tent, bring your RV, rent a nearby cabin or even stay at a nearby private campground. The site is secure during the day while the party's going on so you can feel free to leave your equipment set up while you enjoy the many daytime activities available in the Shingletown area. Shower facilities are available and are included in the registration fee. Vendors have been invited to participate to personally assist you with your astronomy equipment needs.

Over the years, the SSP has built a fine international reputation and has enjoyed the pleasure of hosting a number of amateur observers from many foreign countries as well as the many enthusiastic participants from all over the United States.

SSP has always been a family friendly, family oriented event. So as always, children under the age of 18 are welcome to attend with you for FREE!

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Imagers Competition

SSP 2008 will conduct our second annual Daily Imaging Competition. Check out the 2007 winners and the rules for 2008 on the Images Page.

 

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Public Night Guest Speakers

"Preserving our Dark Skies"

While the public speaker for 2008 is tbd, we have been very proud to have Mr. Jack Sales of Skykeepers.org as the guest speaker for the Public Night event in the past.  For many years Jack has championed the noble cause of preserving our dark skies and we encourage everyone to join us and hear what they have to say about this important topic.

In honor and appreciation of Jack and Dan's contributions to our hobby and our event, we'd greatly appreciate it if you'd take a moment and check out the following web sites and do whatever you can to help save our dark skies!

http://skykeepers.org/

http://www.skykeepers.org/nnp.html

http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/lightscapes/index.cfm

http://www.darksky.org/

http://skytonight.com/resources/darksky

http://www.ndsw.org/

 

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Winner of the Quilt Raffle

Congratulations to Daniel Martinez who won the Shingletown Star Party quilt raffle! Daniel's family drove up from Sacramento just for public night to enjoy the dark skies of Shingletown.

The Shingletown Star Party has always been and continues to be proudly hosted and organized by the non profit

Shingletown Activities Council

with assistance from Northern California Amateur Astronomers just like you!

PO Box 242
Shingletown, CA 96088