Annual BAS Boy Scout Camp Columbus Star Party

Friday, March 05, 2010

Star Party

BAS HELP AND TELESCOPES NEEDED FOR THE ANNUAL BOY SCOUT STAR PARTY AT CAMP COLUMBUS ON FRIDAY NIGHT, MARCH 5th, 2010.

Time of Star Party: From sunset, about 6:30 PM through about 11 PM.

Our Annual Camp Columbus Star Party with the Boy Scouts will be Friday, March 5, 2010.

The Boy Scouts have again asked the BAS to provide them with astronomical viewing at Camp Columbus in Hixson on Friday night, March 5, 2010. Volunteers are asked to bring and operate telescopes so the Scouts can see what ever astronomical objects present themselves. Set up in front of, or by, the covered pavilion.

This is an annual event that the BAS has done for several years now. It is in the same place as in prior years, at Camp Columbus.

This star party will be one small part of an outdoor camping event the Scouts are having over that weekend. They want astronomy to be one of a mix of activities that weekend.

It is expected that there will be between 200 and 300 Boy Scouts there, so this is a tremendous BAS astronomy outreach opportunity. We are hoping for good weather and the current forecast is mostly clear, but the star party will be weather permitting. I recommend arrival before sun down to set up. The star party is from sunset till 11 PM or there about. It is expected to be cold, please dress warmly!

This is a great opportunity for astronomy outreach to young people in our community, and a chance to make a good impression regarding our astronomy club. This has been very successful in prior years and a lot of fun. Hope to see you there.