Connecticut Star Party 29
Registration begins July 22 on the ASNH website
Presented by
The Astronomical Society of New Haven
Please join us at our location in Goshen, CT
On September 27 – 29, 2019
Rain or Shine
We are pleased and lucky to have the opportunity to celebrate our 29th anniversary of the Connecticut Star Party (CSP) back in the dark skies of Northwestern Connecticut.
This year we will be holding CSP 29 at the Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation in Goshen, CT. Camp Strang offers three different observing locations to choose from, all with beautiful dark skies.
Each field has its own character, and it’s up to you to choose where you want to set up.
“Brownsea Field” has a good-sized flat area to set up on near the showers, and plenty of room around the field to pitch a tent.
“Bunk Housing” All bunks have a mattress but do not have any pillows or sheets so bring your own pillow and a sleeping bag.
“Dining Hall Field” does not have power available and is located
between the Dining Hall and the “Training Facility” bunkhouse near the main entrance.
“Camporee Field” is the largest of all the fields. It is also the highest elevation and has the best all around views of the horizon in all directions. Camporee is also the most remote and “rustic” of the three, outdoor latrines are available on the Camporee field.
This year there will be electrical power on the Camporee Field for operating telescopes and related equipment. The power is limited and will be available on a first-come first-served basis. This power is only available for necessary telescope equipment, not for camping accessories such as coffee pots or hotplates.
Everything is a little spread out at the camp. The walk from the Brownsea field to the Dinning Hall being approximately a 1/2 mile. Camporee is approximately a quarter mile from Brownsea Field, but accessible directly from West Side Road. We will have a warming tent near the path to Brownsea.
The tent will have snacks, coffee, heat, chairs, and tables.
Your support of Connecticut Star Party has allowed us to spread the word about the wonders and beauty of astronomy to hundreds of people through our public outreach program. ASNH has observed here in the past, and based on common consensus most believe the skies are at least a magnitude darker than our other locations. It’s very difficult to find a good spot in our state, and we truly believe this is a good one! ASNH and the CSP Team are very grateful for your support and understanding, and we hope you’ll give this great location a try.