Sun & Stars Astro Camping (Cancelled)

This event is cancelled due to fire in the North Bay

Dates: Saturday to Sunday, October 21-22, 2017
Location: Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park, Sonoma County, CA
Meet: Saturday, Oct 21st 7:30am @ Sycamore Park and Ride
Pickup: Sunday, Oct 22nd 1:30pm @ Sycamore Park and Ride
Cost: $30
Attire: Class A & B
Required: Permission slip due Tuesday October 10, 2017

Solar flares? Sunspots? Mountains? Stars? Planets? Meteors? Hiking and camping? Traveling at the speed of light??

Check, we got all that!

Join Troop 805 on October 21-22nd for our newest adventure – Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Sonoma County. Our day starts with solar observing where we view our closest star and learn about sunspots, prominences, flares and more. We observe through both visible light and radio telescopes. You also get a chance to listen to the sun!

After our bag lunch, we hike the “Planet Hike” on our way to the top of Bald Mountain at 2,729 feet. This hike is a scale model of the solar system and allows you to “hike” through the entire solar system by shrinking it more than 2,360,000,000 times. With a step every 5 seconds, you are traveling at the speed of light. At a quicker pace you will be traveling faster than the speed of light!!

Starting at dusk, we visit the Robert Ferguson Observatory for their RFO Public Star Party. The Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for our viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes in front of the building. The friendly and knowledgeable docents are available to answer our questions.

We will camp overnight and Sunday morning we have the option to take the Canyon Trail, the Creekside Nature Trail, or go to the Visitor Center.

See the permission slip, park organization website and brochure for additional details!

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