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July 22, 2008 Tuesday |
YVAC | EVENT | Meeting & Star Party - public welcome |
| LOCATION | United Methodist Church at 8th and Oak St., Steamboat Springs, CO (contact YVAC - see Area Clubs) | ||
| TIME | 6:30 PM MDT | ||
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July 29, 2008 Tuesday |
BCAS | EVENT | Monthly meeting - public welcome |
| LOCATION | Dalby, Wendland & Co. offices, 501 East Main St. (Main & Uncompahgre), Montrose, CO | ||
| TIME | 7:00 PM MDT | ||
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August 1, 2008 Friday |
TRAC | EVENT | STAR PARTY (telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | West of Carbondale, CO (contact TRAC - see Area Clubs) | ||
| TIME | Sunset - 10:30 PM MDT | ||
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August 2, 2008 Saturday |
GVAS NPS BCAS |
EVENT | STAR PARTY (program and telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | Curecanti Recreation Area (Blue Mesa Reservoir) Elk Creek Visitor Center | ||
| TIME | 7:00 PM MDT | ||
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August 2, 2008 Saturday |
WCAC | EVENT | STAR PARTY (program and telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | Highline State Park (contact WCAC - see Area Clubs) | ||
| TIME | Sunset until 10 PM MDT | ||
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August 6, 2008 Wednesday |
BCAS | EVENT | STAR PARTY (program and telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | Black Canyon National Park South Rim Amphitheater / Campground | ||
| TIME | 8:00 PM MDT | ||
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August 8, 2008 Friday |
BCAS | EVENT | STAR PARTY (program & telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | Ridgway State Park Visitor Center (Dutch Charlie turnoff) | ||
| TIME | 8:00 PM MDT | ||
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August 9, 2008 Saturday |
BCAS | EVENT | STAR PARTY (program & telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | Heddles Recreation Center, Delta, CO (north trailhead parking area) | ||
| TIME | 7:30 PM MDT | ||
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August 16, 2008 Saturday |
BCAS | EVENT | SUNWATCH (safe telescopic solar viewing) |
| LOCATION | Montrose Recreation Center, Montrose, CO (Youth Appreciation Day) | ||
| TIME | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM MDT | ||
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August 23, 2008 Saturday |
BCAS | EVENT | STAR PARTY |
| LOCATION | Land's End on Grand Mesa near Grand Junction, Colorado (contact BCAS or USFS) | ||
| TIME | 7:30 PM MDT | ||
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August 26, 2008 Tuesday |
BCAS | EVENT | Monthly meeting - public welcome |
| LOCATION | Dalby, Wendland & Co. offices, 501 East Main St. (Main & Uncompahgre), Montrose, CO | ||
| TIME | 7:00 PM MDT | ||
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August 29, 2008 Friday |
TRAC | EVENT | STAR PARTY (telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | West of Carbondale, CO (contact TRAC - see Area Clubs) | ||
| TIME | Sunset - 10:30 PM MDT | ||
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September 3, 2008 Wednesday |
BCAS | EVENT | STAR PARTY (program and telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | Black Canyon National Park South Rim Amphitheater / Campground | ||
| TIME | 7:00 PM MDT | ||
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September 5, 2008 Friday |
BCAS | EVENT | STAR PARTY (program & telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | Heddles Recreation Center, Delta, CO (north trailhead parking area) | ||
| TIME | 7:00 PM MDT | ||
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September 6, 2008 Saturday |
GVAS NPS BCAS |
EVENT | STAR PARTY (program and telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | Curecanti Recreation Area (Blue Mesa Reservoir) Elk Creek Visitor Center | ||
| TIME | 7:00 PM MDT | ||
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September 6, 2008 Saturday |
WCAC | EVENT | STAR PARTY (programs and telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | Colorado National Monument, Saddlehorn Parking Area (contact WCAC - see Area Clubs) | ||
| TIME | Sunset until 10 PM MDT | ||
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September 26, 2008 Friday |
TRAC | EVENT | STAR PARTY (telescopic viewing) |
| LOCATION | West of Carbondale, CO (contact TRAC - see Area Clubs) | ||
| TIME | Sunset - 10:30 PM MDT | ||
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September 30, 2008 Tuesday |
BCAS | EVENT | Monthly meeting - public welcome |
| LOCATION | Dalby, Wendland & Co. offices, 501 East Main St. (Main & Uncompahgre), Montrose, CO | ||
| TIME | 7:00 PM MST |
The BCAS meets on the last Tuesday of every month except November and December. The public is welcome to attend.
The BCAS and associated WCAN clubs (see Area Clubs page) conduct public events at National,
State and municipal park sites.
Check this page for public star party and sunwatch
announcements. The BCAS is a non-profit organization; our events are free.
To view a historical list of public functions for 2007, please click here.
We assist new telescope owners with setup and operation, preferably by appointment.
Preserve and read the dreaded instructions!
If lost, check manufacturer website for downloadable
replacement manuals.
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