STAR PARTIES/ SPECIAL EVENTS

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS 2020
For the star parties listed below, we have a group photo at 4 PM on Sat, and a pot luck dinner at 5.
There is always a host site, where a fire seems to be burning 24 - 7 and conversation is abundant.

For reservations through the Provincial Park website, you can click the link below and be taken to their website. All of the parks below can be clicked and you will be taken to their website.

www.ontarioparks.com

NEW MOON IN JUNE STAR PARTY This has been cancelled, due to current conditions

GATEWAY TO THE UNIVERSE

July 16-19
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park
This is the annual North Bay Astronomy Club star party. Held at a group sight in the park, we have great viewing, good camping conditions, as well as public viewing and presentations.
Reservations are not required, however our club would like to know if you plan to attend. More information is available by contacting Bill Montague @ astronomer123@cogeco.ca or cell at 705 492 3048 or Randy Currie at stargazingran@yandex.com

AUGUST STAR PARTY

August 13-16, 2020
Chapman's field (more commonly known as Bob Land).
Click the link for a map.
Bob Land

Acres of open viewing area, with dark pristine skies. Plenty of room to camp, either trailer or tent.
This is a private group area provided by one of our members and always proves to be a great weekend.
Star parties are a great way to make new friends, talk astronomy, and enjoy the comradery of others.

We have a room reserved at the Algonquin Motel (which is nearby) for Friday & Saturday for everyone to shower, etc. There is no hydro but water is available and we have a Port-a-potty reserved for the weekend.

The cost for this event is $30(or less) per adult and we would appreciate if you would let us know if you plan on joining us.

No reservations are required, however, contacting us to let us know you are coming and for directions would be appreciated.
Contact us via our contact link on the website or at bobandlil14@gmail.com or call 705-386-7087.

HALF THE NIGHT STAR PARTY

August 27-30, 2020 – Halfway Lake Provincial Park
Half the Night is a star party sponsored by our sister club in Sudbury. Pristine skies are free, and great camping is available. information on this star party can be found by contacting Linda Pulliah at pulliah@fiberop.ca
or the Sudbury Astronomy Club at www.sudburyastronomyclub.com

LAST CHANCE STAR PARTY.

September 17-20, 2020 – Restoule Provincial Park

This star party is a North Bay Astronomy Club event being held at Restoule Provincial Park. We have reserved Group Site 601, which has its own private area for observing & camping. Set up once and leave your scope there for the whole star party.
We will have a potluck dinner on the Saturday at 5 PM, if you’d like to join us, just bring a dish to share. We do hope to have a communal campfire each evening for everyone to enjoy. Firewood donations are appreciated.
The cost for the group site is $355.10. This amount will be divided by the number of attendees and will be collected on the Saturday by Bob or Lil Chapman. When you register at the gate, the park will collect a per vehicle per night fee and a per person per night fee.
Star parties are a great way to make new friends, talk astronomy, and enjoy the comradery of others.
Reservations are not required; however, we’d appreciate if you’d let us know if you plan on joining us.
For more details please contact Bob or Lil Chapman at bobandlil14@gmail.com or 705-386-7087.

ANNUAL ALGONQUIN ADVENTURE STAR PARTY