Wabash Valley Astronomical Society

Shades State Park Astronomy Night

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Event

Shades State Park has some of the darkest night sky viewing in Indiana.  If the sky is reasonably clear, WVAS members and park staff will point out constellations and have telescopes available for observing celestial objects.

Star Party at Shades State Park

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2014

Time: 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Eastern

Location: Shades State Park
Waveland, IN 47989

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:
For the exact location of the stargazing event, ask any of the DNR staff at the park.

Location Details

Shades State Park
Waveland, IN 47989
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Shades State Park, Indiana

Notes:
Shades State Park is located about 17 miles southwest of Crawfordsville (off S.R. 47).

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Lisa, Andy, Coriden, and George participated in the annual Shades Chautauqua in the afternoon. Although it rained on the way there, the sun came out just in time for us to show sunspots to the attendees. We also did some hiking between the afternoon and night activities. Ominous forecasts notwithstanding, the sky was beautiful for night observing. We probably had 50-60 campers join us until late at night. Thousands of fireflies glittered against the darkness of the woods.
Photo From Shades State Park Astronomy Night
George Wyncott
Photo From Shades State Park Astronomy Night
George Wyncott