CVAS Starfest

Star Fest Information
Join us at the 19th annual Northwoods Starfest, August 10th to 12th 2007, at Hobbs Observatory near Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Hobbs Observatory is part of the Beaver Creek Reserve (BCR). Recreational possibilities include the Eau Claire County Youth Camp, the Wise Nature Center, hiking trails, and bicycling.

Hobbs Observatory has two domes, one with a 24-inch f/5 reflector and the other with a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain. There is a large meeting area where some talks and presentations take place. There is a large auditorium located at the Nature Center. There is a large field in front of the observatory to set up for observing. The skies are quite dark.

C.V.A.S. has reserved the Youth Camp for Starfest use. The camp has five cabins and the Cedar Lodge. The cabins sleep 20; the lodge, up to 40. Cabins have bunk style beds and mattresses. You will need to bring sleeping bags and pillows. Showers are available for all guests, but bring your own towels. Tenting and camper spaces are also available.

If you are interested in a swap fest, bring whatever astronomical goodies you want to get rid of. Also, if you have slides, a talk, or a video that you would like to show, bring them with you.

Look around the CVAS web page for more information about the C.V.A.S. and Hobbs Observatory.

5:30pm -- Brats and Hot Dogs in front of the observatory
Cost not included in the registration fee!

Mel Bartels

"Universe Designed Telescopes"

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Paper Session
An informal paper session is planned for Saturday afternoon. If you have something to share: slides, a video tape, a unique telescope, or anything else that people might enjoy, we encourage you to sign up.

Registration
The registration fee is $50 per person until July 15th (postmark date) . It is $60 after that. The fee includes registration, meals and snacks, lodging or camping fees, and speakers' fees. The fee does NOT include Friday night brats and hot dogs.

If you plan to bring a camper, park in the field adjacent to the observatory. There are a few electrical outlets available outside the observatory for your use. WE NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO BRING AN RV SINCE WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE FOR THEM !!

Please let us know if you have any other special needs before Starfest and we'll do our best to accommodate them. For hotel/motel information for the area call the Eau Claire Visitors Bureau at (715)-831-2345.

Click HERE , print it out, fill it out, and mail it to the address shown on the form.

Northwoods Starfest 2007

Hobbs Observatory, Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek, Wisconsin



CVAS Home		Northwoods Starfest 2007 Hobbs Observatory, Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek, Wisconsin August 10 - 12, 2007 Sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society (C.V.A.S.) cvastro.org Images from 2006 StarFest Star Fest Information Join us at the 19th annual Northwoods Starfest, August 10th to 12th 2007, at Hobbs Observatory near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Hobbs Observatory is part of the Beaver Creek Reserve (BCR). Recreational possibilities include the Eau Claire County Youth Camp, the Wise Nature Center, hiking trails, and bicycling. For maps to the observatory Hobbs Observatory has two domes, one with a 24-inch f/5 reflector and the other with a 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain. There is a large meeting area where some talks and presentations take place. There is a large auditorium located at the Nature Center. There is a large field in front of the observatory to set up for observing. The skies are quite dark. C.V.A.S. has reserved the Youth Camp for Starfest use. The camp has five cabins and the Cedar Lodge. The cabins sleep 20; the lodge, up to 40. Cabins have bunk style beds and mattresses. You will need to bring sleeping bags and pillows. Showers are available for all guests, but bring your own towels. Tenting and camper spaces are also available. If you are interested in a swap fest, bring whatever astronomical goodies you want to get rid of. Also, if you have slides, a talk, or a video that you would like to show, bring them with you. Look around the CVAS web page for more information about the C.V.A.S. and Hobbs Observatory. SCHEDULE OF EVENETS Friday, August 10th 5 pm -- Registration 5:30pm -- Brats and Hot Dogs in front of the observatory Cost not included in the registration fee! - 8:00 PM Featured Speaker Mel Bartels "Universe Designed Telescopes" Click To Learn More 9 pm -- Observing Session Midnight -- Snack Saturday, August 11th 10 am to 12 -- Brunch, Registration 1 pm -- Paper Sessions Northwoods Star Party Talks Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers (SARA) talks Details available at registration 4 pm -- Swap Fest in the observatory 5:30 pm --Dinner 6:30 pm - Door Prizes - Dining Hall - Must be present to win 7:30 pm - Group Photo in front of the observatory - 8:00 PM Featured Speaker Mel Bartels "The Future of Amateur Astronomy" Click To Learn More 9:30 pm -- Observing Session Midnight -- Snack Sunday, August 12th 8 am -- Breakfast Noon -- Checkout Paper Session An informal paper session is planned for Saturday afternoon. If you have something to share: slides, a video tape, a unique telescope, or anything else that people might enjoy, we encourage you to sign up. Registration The registration fee is $50 per person until July 15th (postmark date) . It is $60 after that. The fee includes registration, meals and snacks, lodging or camping fees, and speakers' fees. The fee does NOT include Friday night brats and hot dogs. If you plan to bring a camper, park in the field adjacent to the observatory. There are a few electrical outlets available outside the observatory for your use. WE NEED TO KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO BRING AN RV SINCE WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE FOR THEM !! Please let us know if you have any other special needs before Starfest and we'll do our best to accommodate them. For hotel/motel information for the area call the Eau Claire Visitors Bureau at (715)-831-2345. For more information, contact Hobbs Observatory at (715)-877-2787 or Bert Moritz at (715)-877-1551. nmoritz@centurytel.net Please let us know in advance if you are coming to help us with meal planning. Registration Form Click HERE , print it out, fill it out, and mail it to the address shown on the form.
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