CHAOS RETURNS TO ONE KERR LAKE PARK!


CHAOS Returns with Staunton River Star Party Oct. 1 – 6


by Pat Eastwood, PR/Marketing Specialist, VA State Parks



The Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS) returns to host the fifth Staunton River Star Party Oct. 1-6, with a public viewing night scheduled for Saturday, October 5. Staunton River State Park is located in one of the darkest spots along the Eastern seaboard, offering an ideal location for viewing the night sky.


 


CHAOS is the local astronomy club in Chapel Hill, NC. The club welcomes as members everyone interested in astronomy, from beginners to professional astronomers. CHAOS sponsors the Staunton River Star Party each spring and fall. Additional sponsors include Vixen Optics, Software Bisque, Explore Scientific, Orion Telescopes and Astronomy magazine.


 


Star party activities include vendors and speakers. Attendees will be able to set up and camp in either tents or RVs next to their equipment in the field near the visitor center. Preregistration is required.


 


Participants may register for the full star party for $60 or just the weekend (Friday and Saturday) for $35. For more information, or to register, visit www.stauntonriver-starparty.org. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including a “bottomless” coffee mug.


 


Everyone is invited to come out for the free public viewing night on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 7:30 to 11 p.m., weather permitting. A parking fee of $3 per car will apply.


 


Staunton River State Park is located in Halifax County at 1170 Staunton Trail, Scottsburg, VA. For specific information about the park you may call 434-572-4623, or email stauntonriver@dcr.virginia.gov.


 


For general information or to make overnight reservations at Staunton River or any of Virginia’s 36 award-winning state parks go to www.virginiastateparks.gov or call toll-free 800-933-7275.


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Here is a link to an image on Flickr of a previous Staunton River Star Party: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vastateparksstaff/7489242396/in/set-72157617437390443



 

Posted in: KLPW - Park Entertainment/Events, KLPW- Staunton River State Park

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  1. Dennis Harris September 22, 2013

    When I saw the word “CHAOS” in the title, I thought it had something to do with the water level. Of course, we have not had that problem this year.

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