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Astronomical League - Events for September 2012

Prairie Skies Star Party 2012 will be held at beautiful Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See 4-H camp,

adjacent to Kankakee River State Park, near Bourbonnais Illinois. Attention ATMers! We place a

special emphasis on amateur telescope making, by recognizing outstanding achievement

through our ATM Telescope and Accessory Awards. In addition to the usual all night observing;

Prairie Skies features an imaging contest, door prizes, catered meals, a swap market, vendors, and

a guest speaker or two. Children can participate in their very own age appropriate door prize

drawings. Gather with your friends at one or more of our traditional Prairie Dog Community Picnics;

and don’t miss out on the famous Midnight Chili! As always; complimentary coffee, tea, and hot

chocolate will be available in the Dining Hall all day and night throughout the event. Our popular

Every Night Movie Festival will feature a variety of films in the Dining Hall. Join us for a great time

as Prairie Skies Star Party "continues the tradition" at Camp Shaw.

Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See provides a semi secluded location, well protected from the glare of offsite

lighting. The 6 acre main observing field is grass covered, making it ideal for observing and

camping. Rustic barrack style cabins are available for non-campers. The large Dining Hall serves

as a gathering place for many of the scheduled activities. Enjoy walking through the woods on

shady hiking trails. Follow Rock Creek as it traverses the camp property through a small Silurian

dolostone canyon; that’s right, this isn’t just any ol’ canyon .... it’s a Silurian dolostone canyon!!

Nearby Kankakee River State Park has an extensive bike trail system, and offers many other

recreational opportunities.

PSSP is hosted by the Prairie Skies Astronomical Association.

Event dates: 9/13/12 -9/16/12

The pre-registration deadline is 8-11-12 (prices are higher after the deadline

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