CANCELLED! September Highland County Star Party
Friday, September 27, 2024 (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM) (EDT)
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SEPTEMBER STAR PARTY CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!!!
SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT STAR PARTY SET FOR OCTOBER 25, 2024 (OCTOBER 26 RAIN DELAY)!
Plan to attend the 2024 Highland County Star Party on Friday, September 27th. The “rain date” is Saturday, September 28th. The public is invited, at no charge, to celebrate Highland County’s unique dark sky resource. The event will be held at the Skip Jones property at 923 Sounding Knob Road Monterey, VA 24465 atop Jack Mountain, east of Monterey. From US 250, turn south onto Sounding Knob Road and drive up the road for approximately a mile and a half. The address is clearly marked on the left.
A number of knowledgeable amateur astronomers will be on hand with their telescopes to give attendees a chance to see celestial objects visible in our dark skies. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars too. Dress warmly, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a lawn chair. If you have a red flashlight, bring it; white flashlights are discouraged because they ruin night vision. Red glow sticks will be provided. Plan to arrive around sundown at 7:26 P.M. so you can get oriented to the layout before darkness. Carpool if you can as parking at the site is limited. As you enter the driveway, park to the left; the viewing field will be to the right.
If the weather is not cooperative, a cancellation will be announced on the event day by 4:00 P.M. on WVLS FM (87.9), the Highland County Star Gazers Facebook page, the Highland County Chamber of Commerce Community Calendar website , and The Recorder Facebook page.
Another star party is planned for October 25th, with the 26th as a backup date. You may direct any questions to Michael Bedwell at 468-2316 or mbedwell6@gmail.com. Clear Skies!
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Sounding Knob
923 Sounding Knob Road
Monterey, VA 24465 United States
923 Sounding Knob Road
Monterey, VA 24465 United States
From US 250, turn south onto Sounding Knob Road and drive up the gravel road for approximately a mile and a half. The address is marked on the left. Prepare to be awed by the beauty of Highland County's Dark Sky.
Friday, September 27, 2024 (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
(EDT)
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