2021 SAS Goldendale Star Party (June)

Pictured: Brooks Memorial State Park views (left), Nearby Maryhill State Park’s Stonehenge by the Columbia River (right)

We do invite guests who have a love for the hobby of astronomy, provided that they pay a $10.00 fee and sign a Waiver of Liability against any injurious event at the Star Party. Because the site has already been booked and paid for by the SAS, there is no need for additional registering or reservations. Please show up at the group campsite located at Brooks. You can choose to stay for 1-4 nights from Thursday to Sunday at your convenience.

New members and guests are strongly encouraged to bring what telescope equipment that they have to share, if they wish, with other new people. Keep in mind that many of the members will be doing imaging and as such, no white lights on the observing field, red lights only. As any Star Party, there are some protocols to keep in mind.

Other Key Info:

• If one comes into the park after dark, they need to park outside the observing field and bring their equipment in (It will help everyone if everybody plans to arrive in the daytime)

• No laser lights
• Brooks Memorial is near a wooded area and also some Marshland, that may invite mosquitos and yellow jackets to share in the experience, so be prepared for that. Some years it is not a problem, and some years it is.
• There are plenty of daytime recreational activities both at Brooks Memorial State Park & and nearby Maryhill State Park along the Columbia River
• Saturday evening we often have an informal potluck if you’d like to join in with something to share
• Although no formal registration is needed, Aaron would appreciate a heads up if you plan on attending so he can say hi and welcome you. He can be reached at president@seattleastro.org
• Here is a map of Brooks Memorial State Park including our Group 1 Campsite

We hope this clarifies what the event at Brooks is about.

Hope to see you there.

Russ Coad (rcoad1@outlook.com)

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