Maine’s Astronomy Convention

Friday/Saturday August 10/11, 2012

Cobscook Bay State Park, Edmunds, Maine

Hosted by the Downeast Amateur Astronomers

www.downeastaa.com

Washington County’s own Astronomy Club

 

Friday August 10th (can arrive anytime after 1 p.m.) Set up camping gear, telescope

 

Friday evening observing if clear

 

Saturday August 11th Solar Observing throughout the day (weather permitting) with Marc Fisher, Maine’s own solar astronomer

 

Lawn Washer game throughout the afternoon for all

 

1:00 p.m. Astronomy Jeopardy (winner will get prize donated by Downeast Amateur Astronomers)

 

3:00 p.m. “All Sky Camera Project” with John Stetson

 

Saturday evening observing! (Weather permitting)

 

For more info, contact Charlie Sawyer at 214-5706 or e-mail at csawyer7@roadrunner.com

 

 

 

 

Water fountain near by as well as Park toilets. Showers also available in park. Each individual/party bring your own food. There is a small grocery store about 4 miles west on Rt. 1

 

Bring your scope

And bring your tent

We all know

It’s time well spent

Maine State Star Party 2012