JERSEY STARQUEST   2008
    Hope, New Jersey

    October 24, 25 & 26
Will you be able to see M 104 like this? Come and find out!


The 2008 stargazing and astronomy meeting event of the fall season is fast approaching!

Jersey StarQuest 2008 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.

This year introduces StarQuest as an autumn event, continuing a great tradition (our 19th year) of exciting daytime activity including swap meets, fishing, good food, sensational speakers and valuable prize drawings (see below). 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?

2008 Registration Form (pdf)


2008 RAFFLE & DOOR PRIZES (to date)
(Thank you to these companies who generously donated these valuable products!):

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!"
  • A Terrific Keynote Speaker

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 2008 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