Disclaimers: The Star Party is ON (8/12/2020). This star party is in lieu of our regularly scheduled Grandview trip. Friday will be the main star party night. Those wishing to stay through Saturday night can do so making arrangements with those attending. The restroom will be open to us only. A key will be provided. No open fires, cook stoves are OK. Pets on leashes only. Masks and social distancing strongly recommended.
Moon: Waning Crescent
Sunset: 7:33 pm
Notes:
For those of you visiting Pioneertown Preserve for the first time, please remember to dress warmly, as the desert nights can be quite cool. Be sure to bring plenty of drinks and snacks for yourself. Bring sleeping gear if you plan to stay all night or feel you may be too tired to drive home safely.
Star Party Etiquette:
As with all star parties, please observe standard star party etiquette. Some tips: try to arrive and setup before dark; use no white light – use red filtered flashlights wherever possible – minimize white light from auto door and dome lights; if you arrive late or plan to leave early, take care to approach and park so your headlights or backup lights do not shine on other participants; if you leave early or must use white light, first give warning so observers or astrophotographers can compensate; please ask before handling other participant’s telescope equipment. Most importantly, be prepared to relax and enjoy good company under the night sky.
Last Updated on August 12, 2020
I will likely be there Friday night but will be practicing social distancing. I don’t want to be near the hikers if they congregate in our area. Mike
We both be out there tonight(Friday) and Tomorrow(Saturday), but we not staying the night.
Fidel and I will be there on Saturday night.
Are you and Fidel still going? (Saturday, 12:30pm) If you are I might join. It is cloudier than yesterday though. Mike
I wish upon a star that you All have a real fine time at Pioneertown….And maybe next June, it’ll be a great Grandview ! Robin
I plan to be there on Friday night, this should be a clear and very warm star party!
I plan to be there Friday night only. 😷 ✨ ☄️