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Peach State Star Gaze 2012

October 7thOctober 14th

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Peach State Star Gaze

The Atlanta Astronomy Club presents the 19th annual Peach State Star Gaze, a week long event from October 7 through October 14 . The new Moon will fall on October 15.

 

Registration will be available in July

Vendors, Door Prizes and Speakers

The PSSG will be held 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, 10+ acres, for tents, RV's or Campers.

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

* Restroom / Shower Facilities

* Limited power available for scopes along the fence line.

* A 40' x 40' pavilion. This includes a Gas BBQ available for use.

* RV 50 AMP and 30 AMP connections are available for a small additional charge. (See registration forms.)

Speakers Vendors Workshops Door Prizes Peach Fuzzies Swap Tables

This years event will open at Noon on Sunday October 7th and continue through to noon Sunday October 14th. Come for all days and nights or come for just one. Meet other professional and amateur astronomers.

 

Deerlick Astronomy Village

The PSSG will be held 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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