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Video Astronomy & Observing

Sept 2020 Cool Breeze Astro Camping

In mid/late September, I ventured off for some socially distant observing at the site of the East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous (ECVAR). ECVAR is held at a great campground, Cool Breeze Campground located just outside of Galax, VA just over the North Carolina state border. The skies at Cool Breeze Read more…

By Mike, 2 yearsOctober 21, 2020 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

2019 Fall Staunton River Star Party (SPSP)

Had a great week at Staunton River Start Party with my son and friends Rob, Paul, Matt, Dave and many others! The star party is great! The park staff are awesome. The diner they operate 22 hours a day during the star party is a real treat!  One night’s special Read more…

By Mike, 3 yearsOctober 27, 2019 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

2019 ECVAR

This past week I attended my 3rd ECVAR, East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous at Coolbreeze Campground outside of Galax, VA.  Compared to last year’s washout thanks to Hurricane Michael, this year was a real treat! We were able to get 4 nights of observing.  I spent most of my time Read more…

By Mike, 3 yearsSeptember 29, 2019 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

2019 Spring SRSP (Staunton River Star Party)

Due to the abundance of rain the week before, no campers were allowed on the field for the 2019 Spring SRSP. Instead, we set up in the parking lot down by the swimming pool with the other RVs.  We were able to hook up to power down by swimming pool/cafe/locker Read more…

By Mike, 3 yearsMarch 11, 2019 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

EVCAR 2018

The fall of 2018 will not be remember for good astronomy by people in the Mid-Atlantic states. Hurricanes Florence and Michael made a mess of things in September and October for North Carolina and the surrounding areas. ECVAR was very poorly attended and all attendees except for myself and fellow Read more…

By Mike, 4 yearsOctober 22, 2018 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

Fall 2017 SRSP

My youngest son joined me for the fall 2017 installment of the Staunton River Star Party (SRSP).  As with most star parties, it’s great to see old friends, make new ones, and just spend time together with others that enjoy the same hobby.  I set up in-between fellow club members Read more…

By Mike, 5 yearsOctober 28, 2017 ago
M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy
Video Astronomy & Observing

Spring SRSP 2017

It was another enjoyable successful SRSP this spring.  I got to see some old friends and make some new ones.  I arrived later than I wanted on Wednesday, the first night of the Spring SRSP after waiting for some last minute equipment to arrive in the mail. This star party Read more…

By Mike, 5 yearsMarch 26, 2017 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

Fall SRSP 2016

I attended another great star party in October, this month it was the 2016 Fall Staunton River Star Party. I believe this year’s fall event was the largest to date with over 160 registered attendees! I attended all 6 nights of the event. While we experienced quite a bit of Read more…

By Mike, 6 yearsNovember 21, 2016 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

2016 ECVAR (East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous)

This was my first ECVAR and it definitely did not disappoint! ECVAR is not your standard star party. Yes, it’s about observing, but it’s about observing with a video camera and not with eyepieces. The view thru the telescope is fed to a computer or monitor for all to see. Read more…

By Mike, 6 yearsOctober 2, 2016 ago
Video Astronomy & Observing

Fall 2015 Staunton River Star Party

Life can be pretty rough when attending a star party during good weather. Okay, I’m being sarcastic; actually attending a star party is great way to spend some quality time under the stars assuming the weather at night cooperates. If you live in the mid-Atlantic region of the East coast, Read more…

By Mike, 7 yearsOctober 20, 2015 ago

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