Star Gazing / Astronomy Adventure

[YodaRules]

I would love to learn more about astronomy and wondering if anyone knows of any type of RVing adventures or meetups in 2016.

Thanks,

Patsy

[indnavyvet]

If you travel to west Texas you could stop at
The McDonald Observatory. About McDonald Observatory | McDonald Observatory
They have star parties 3 nights a week plus a solar program during the day.

We are planning to visit there later in the fall on our way to AZ.

Les

[user909]

If your in So.Cal. are Joshua Tree National Monument is great for star gazing plus there's a Observatory just outside the North East entrance.

Sky's The Limit | Observatory and Nature Center in Twentynine Palms CA

[YodaRules]

I'm in Florida and hope to head out around March 2016 for a few months RVing toward the Southeast. Finding star gazing and astronomy adventures are.... hopefully..... going to be a part of this trip.

[indnavyvet]

You might want to check some of the astronomy forums such as,
Cloudy Nights http://www.cloudynights.com/page/index.html.
In the forums there is an area for star party listings, hopefully there will be something in the area you are traveling to.

Les

[indnavyvet]

You might want to check for local astronomy clubs. Just happened to remember this star party in Florida.
2016 Winter Star Party | SOUTHERN CROSS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Miami, Florida | Established in 1922

Les

[jmagic]

Stellafane: Home of the Springfield Telescope Makers
Aug 4-7, Springfield, VT.

[J Birder]

Badlands National Park usually has a star watch porgram after each of their regular evening programs.

One of the astronomy apps for your smartphone might be helpful. I use Pocket Universe, but there are also many others available.

Joel