2010 CSPG Fall Star Party
November 1-7, 2010
IMPORTANT INSURANCE AND LEGAL ATTENDANCE NOTICE
Each year CSPG purchases a special event insurance policy to cover The Fall Star Party. There have been SIGNIFICANT changes in our 2010 policy. In past years, attendee's have been allowed to setup on multiple fields. The insurance company is stipulating that due to the growing size and complexity of our event (RV's, electrical hookups, power outlets, running water, showers, power cords on the field, night time operations, on site food preparation, low light conditions, etc.) the only area coverage will be provided is on the CSPG observing field. No other adjacent CAV property will be covered by this special event policy during the week. As such, if you plan to attend The Fall Star Party you must be setup and located only on the designated field. We will no longer be able to allow people to register and set up on alternate property. It is imperative that you understand that if you register but choose to set up on that field, you will not be allowed to come on site and no refunds will be given. There will be no exceptions to the front field. CSPG is not trying to be difficult, however, we must adhere to these new guidelines in order not to jeopardize coverage and protection for those setup in properly designated areas. Submission of this registration constitutes your understanding of this new policy.
Click
here
for
the
Registration
Form
If you need RV Electric or
would like to attend the Adam Block Imaging Workshop,
please email John Novak to
confirm availability prior to sending in your registration!
RESERVATIONS FOR RV ELECTRIC AND WORKSHOP
MUST BE
PAID WITHIN 30 DAYS OR YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED!
UNFORTUNATELY,
ALL
REGISTRATION
FEES
ARE
NON-REFUNDABLE.
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be made to john@novakastro.com
Schedule of Events
If you have
any special requests, needs, or any questions at all, please email John
Novak -- our
accommodating
concierge service that sets the Fall Star Party apart from the
rest! The Star Party will go on Rain or Shine and NO REFUNDS will
be given.
FSP is proud to announce -
Adam Block, from the University of Arizona's Mt. Lemmon Skycenter
will be conducting a Special Imaging Workshop (two full days of
intensive, concentrated instruction) in addition to 2 general sessions
for the
Fall Star Party. This is the same basic workshop offered at the Mt
Lemmon Observatory for $875, plus
the time and expense of getting to Arizona! You can be one of 20
people (reservations are first come, first served.) to take advantage
of having Adam on the East Coast and pay only $400 for the
workshop. The workshop will be held on Tuesday and
Wednesday (11/2 - 11/3).
Below is the current schedule of
events for the
2010 CSPG Fall Star Party. These events are current as
of the time of posting, but are subject to change without notice.
Click
here for a satellite image of the observing field for the fall star
party.
Registration Hours
Registration
begins at 8am on Monday (11/1) morning. Early arrival is not permitted
for the Fall Star Party. The field will be cleared prior to the
party by
all non-staff
visitors beginning Friday (10/29) to prepare the field. There are many
campgrounds and hotels within a 30 mile radius of Chiefland, please
make other arrangements if you plan on arriving in the area prior to
Monday (11/1) at 8am. Vendors may setup beginning at noon on Sunday
(10/31).
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Speakers
Adam Block -
Astro-Imaging Sessions
and Workshop - Mt
Lemmon
SkyCenter
Contests
Astro-Imaging (several experience levels and subjects)
Astro-Processing
MallinCam Imaging
Vendors (alphabetically)
Astro-Gizmos -
Astronomy Accessories
Best Western Chiefland -
Official Hotel of the Star Party
Burgess Optical - Telescopes,
Binoculars, Binoviewers, and accessories
Camera Concepts - Telescopes
and Binoculars
Howie Glatter - Collamation
and Laser Accessories
Meade - Telescopes,
Coronado Solar Telescopes, Accessories
Micki's Kitchen - Official Food
Services Provider - Online
Menu
Raffle/Door Prizes (please
see
Sponsors/Links
Page
for
more
details and links)
Astronomy
Activities
Starhopping for new astronomers
Chiefland Experience
Other Activities (sign
up
at
registration)
Ping Pong Tournament
Foosball Tournament
Cornhole Tournament
Green Lasers - Green Lasers are prohibited at all CSPG registered events.
The CSPG Observation Field and All Facilities (CSPG Site) are privately owned, and every person visiting the CSPG Site is using it at their own risk. The respective CSPG Site owners make every effort to ensure the field and facilities are safe and in good working order, but assume no liability for damages to any person, equipment, animal, vehicle, or any other items brought on to the property. Visitors to the CSPG site waive any rights or claims against CSPG Site owners, agents, vendors, attendees, or visitors.