| Starry, Starry Nights |
| See the Milky Way from the Foothills of Northern California |
| Wednesday, August 28 through Tuesday, September 3, 2002 Seven Nites From Seven Sites |
| 8:00-8:30 Arrive and meet the astronomers 8:30-10:00 Sky Tour through the telescopes |
| Intended for those wanting to view the nights sky through a telescope from a foothill location with dark skies. We'll provide the telescopes and locate ~35 objects for you to see. Simply show up by 8 PM to learn about the telescopes and ask any astronomy questions you may have. Bring a heavy jacket. Restrooms will be at each location. All stargazing is free and open to the public. An alcohol-free and pet-free event. |
| If you wish to bring a telescope and share the views with others, please contact Don Machholz (530-346-8963) beforehand. Volunteers are needed. Click here for guidelines. You may stay the remainder of the night for dark-sky viewing. |
| Hosted by the Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce (530) 346-8888 |
| Wednesday Aug. 28: Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, Mt Judah Parking Lot Thursday Aug. 29: China Wall, 12 miles past Foresthill Friday Aug. 30: Colfax High School (note change in location) Saturday Aug. 31: Big Bend, 30 miles above Colfax Sunday Sept. 1: Sugar Pine Res. Boat Parking Lot, near Foresthill Monday Sept. 2: Dutch Flat Tuesday Sept 3: Soda Springs Ski Resort Parking Lot |