THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO PREDICTED BAD WEATHER

    JERSEY STARQUEST   2009
    Hope, New Jersey


    October 16, 17 & 18
Will you be able to see M 104 like this? Come and find out!


The 2009 stargazing and astronomy meeting event of the fall season is fast approaching!

Jersey StarQuest 2009 takes place at the Hope Conference Center, situated on a Warren County hillside overlooking Little Silver Lake, with 125 acres of forests, wetlands, fields and lawns. The facility is not far from exit 12 off of I-80 westbound.

StarQuest is now an autumn event, continuing a great tradition (our 20th year) of exciting daytime activity including swap meets, fishing, good food and valuable prize drawings. And after dark? A forest of telescopes, CCD imaging, deep sky observing, mini Messier marathons. A New Jersey astronomer's paradise.

Still not completely convinced? Come take a look at scenes from a recent Jersey StarQuest. Ever see a happier bunch of astronomers?

This year's Jersey StarQuest will also be sharing an astronomy weekend with the neighboring UACNJ facility at Jenny Jump State Park. Learn more here.


2009 Registration Form (pdf)





ACTIVITIES include:

  • Solar Observing (including spectacular H-alpha equipment!)
  • Demonstration of Laser Collimating
  • Field Trip to AAAP Observatory at Jenny Jump
  • CCD Demonstrations
  • "Learning To Use Your New Telescope!"

PLUS:

  • Stargazing at an amazing, dark sky location
  • AAAP sponsored Deep Sky Observing contest
  • Free space available for astronomical swap meet
  • Beautiful new cabin accommodations (First come, first served)
  • Ample space for camping & RVs
  • Shower Facilities
  • Mouth-watering meals
  • Raffle & Door prizes


Need more information? Send an email to StarQuest 2009 Information.

Here are some pix from StarQuest
Astronomer preps for great viewing
Scene from past StarQuest. Don't miss out this year!
Questar being put to good use at StarQuest 2003