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

DYER NEEDS STAR PARTY
April 23-26
Mew Lake at Algonquin Provincial Park
This star party was created when a long term valued member of our club, booked the wrong date for the Frozen Banana. Mew Lake is a terrific venue, great skies and good times. Reservations are suggested and can be booked through the Provincial Parks website or for more info please contact Lil Chapman at bobandlil14@gmail.com

HAROLD HEALY FROZEN BANANA STAR PARTY.
May 21-24
This party is held at Mew Lake Provincial Park Reservations are preferred as it books up quickly. Booking can be done through the Ontario Provincial Parks website
If you cannot get a reservation please contact us as we have some sites that are willing to double up. This is a great long time event, that attracts a lot of public, and terrific viewing conditions, and who knows., you may walk away with the title of " TOP BANANA" For more information please contact Bill Montague @ astronomer123@cogeco.ca or Cell at 705 492 3048

NEW MOON IN JUNE STAR PARTY

June 18-21, 2020
Grundy Lake Provincial Park
Great observing matched with a beautiful camping weekend, doesn't get any better.
Reservations can be made through the Provincial Parks website, or for more information, you can contact Linda Pulliah at pulliah@fiberop.ca or contact us through the contact link on our website.

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.
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

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 is a group camping area that the Park has. (site 601) There is plenty of space available, right on the edge of the bay. The scopes can be set up and left, as it is a private site,. The viewing is terrific and the Park offers dark skies. Reservations are not necessary, however, contacting Bob or Lil Chapman to let them know if you are attending and for further information would be ideal
Contact info...bobndlil14@gmail.com
or simply use the contact link on our website

ANNUAL ALGONQUIN ADVENTURE STAR PARTY