| Starry, Starry Nights, 2003 |
| See the Milky Way from the Foothills of Northern California |
| 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. |
| 8:00-8:30 Arrive and meet the astronomers 8:30-10:00 Sky Tour through the telescopes |
| 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. |
| Click on dates for pictures of each site Friday August 15: Colfax end of Whitcomb Rd. Saturday August 16: Big Bend Sunday August 17: Sugar Pine Res. Friday August 22: The Old Nevada County Airport Saturday August 23: Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Sunday August 24: Dutch Flat Diggins |