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Peach State Star Gaze 2008

September 28th - October 05th

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Peach State Star Gaze

The Atlanta Astronomy Club presents the 15th Peach State Star Gaze, a week long event from September 28 through October 05. The new Moon will fall on September 29th.

 

 

 

The PSSG will be held for the 2nd time at the Deerlick Astronomy Village .

Coordinates
33.561420, -82.763140
+N33° 33' 41.11", -W82° 45' 47.30"
Elevation
550 - 600ft

* Dark Sky Location

* MAG 6.5+ Skies

Facilities

* Large open field for tent or RV camping. (9+ acres.)

* Coffee, refreshments and meals available onsite by Micki's Kitchen.

* Restroom / Shower Facilities

Speakers Vendors Workshops Door Prizes Peach Fuzzies Swap Tables

This years event will open at Noon on Sunday September 28th and continue through to noon Sunday October 05th. Come for all days and nights or come for just one. Meet other professional and amateur astronomers.

News:

Micki's Kitchen will be onsite serving coffee, snacks and meals.

The PSSG has moved to its new home at the Deerlick Astronomy Village. (Read more here)

Deerlick Astronomy Village

The PSSG will be held for the first time at its new home.
The Deerlick Astronomy Village, DAV.

Light pollution map at ClearDarkSky


The DAV is located in the very darkest skies in central Georgia, far away from big city lights. .

Deerlick Astronomy Village
Coordinates
33.561420, -82.763140
+N33° 33' 41.11", -W82° 45' 47.30"
Elevation
550 - 600ft

View of Grier Field looking west.
The common observing field, near 9 acres in size.

 

 

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