Rocky Mountain Star Stare July 7-10,
2005
For nearly two decades, astronomers from across the
U.S. and around the world have been gathering each summer
in the mountains west of Colorado Springs. What draws
them here each year? Dark skies. Not just dark skies,
but dark skies with amazing transparency. These gazers
of the stars are enjoying Rocky Mountain Star Stare!
Held this year in July in Pike National Forest, RMSS
is one of this nation's premier star parties. Average
attendance is usually 300 astronomers. Take 300 astronomers,
spread them around a couple hundred acres, and it doesn't
take much math to figure you can camp just about anywhere
you want. Even better, set up your telescope and equipment
right next to your tent or RV
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