Star Party / Convention Reports - PDF

2024

Big WoodChuck Observatory:
February March

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Erie Eclipse - April ORAS Observatory - May Cherry Springs Star Party Calhoun - July

2023

Once again, Spent the first few winter months setup in the backyard.
Once Spring arrives, I plan to make monthly trips to Calhoun, Cherry Springs, and the ORAS Observatory.

Big WoodChuck Observatory:
January February March

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Calhoun - April ORAS Observatory - May Cherry Springs Star Party Calhoun - July AstroBlast Black Forest Star Party ORAS Observatory - October Calhoun - November Calhoun - December

2022

With the Pandemic finally winding down, I spent the first few winter months setup in the backyard.
But, as soon as the weather breaks for spring, I plan to make monthly trips to Calhoun, or Cherry Springs, or the ORAS Observatory.

Big WoodChuck Observatory:
January February March April May Total Lunar Eclipse November December

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Calhoun - April Cherry Springs Star Party ORAS Observatory - June Cherry Springs - July AstroBlast Black Forest Star Party Calhoun - October

2021

With the Pandemic still ongoing, spent the first half of the year still 'camped-out' in the backyard.
But with vaccinations, I hope to make a few trips to Calhoun and Cherry Springs and attend a few conventions this summer & fall.
I also plan to make a few trips up to the ORAS Observatory.

Big WoodChuck Observatory:
    January     February     March     April     May

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    ORAS Observatory - June     Cherry Springs - July     ORAS Observatory - August     ORAS Observatory - Sept (part I)     ORAS Observatory - Sept (part II)

    Black Forest Star Party     Calhoun - November     Calhoun - December

2020

Due to the Pandemic, did not attend any conventions this year.
But, I did make a few trips up to the ORAS Observatory, and did a whole lot of backyard observing!

ORAS Observatory

Big WoodChuck Observatory:
February March April May Herschell-Project June July August September October November December

2019

Calhoun-May Cherry Springs AstroBlast Black Forest Calhoun Stargaze

2018

Cherry Springs AstroBlast Black Forest Calhoun Stargaze

2017

Calhoun Stargaze Cherry Springs AstroBlast Black Forest Calhoun Informal Starparty

2016

Kiski @ Cherry Springs, May Tree Planting Cherry Springs AstroBlast Black Forest Calhoun Stargaze

2015

Cherry Springs LVAAS Kiski @ Cherry Springs, August Perseids Black Forest AstroBlast Calhoun Visioning#2

*NOTE* - for all reports prior to 2015, the embedded photo hyperlinks no longer function - thanks to Comcast.
In order to see the images, you'll need to utilize the 'Starparty Pictures' page. Here's a direct link: Starparty Pictures

2014

Kiski @ Cherry Springs, April Kiski @ Cherry Springs, May Cherry Springs Black Forest Calhoun Visioning AstroBlast

2013

Cherry Springs AstroBlast Black Forest Hidden Hollow

2012

Cherry Springs Hidden Hollow Black Forest

2011

Kiski @ Cherry Springs, April Cherry Springs Black Forest Astro Blast Hidden Hollow

2010

Kiski @ Cherry Springs, May Cherry Springs Kiski @ Cherry Springs, July Black Forest Hidden Hollow

2009

Cherry Springs Star Quest Manitoulin Island Starfest Black Forest Mason-Dixon