[AANC Contacts] Register for CalStar!

[Kenneth Frank]

This from Rob Hawley, president of the SJAA:

CalStar 2008  September 25th thru 27th

SJAA is pleased to announce that registration for this year's CalStar is open.
CalStar is the traditional fall dark sky party, located at Lake San Antonio County park in 
San Luis Obispo County (near Paso Robles).
By driving the approximately 3 hours to the site you will be rewarded with some of the 
darkest skies around.

The CalStar website will give you up-to-date information on the event such as food, 
suggestions for first time attendees, directions,
a tour of the various areas, things to do during the day, and even allow you to tour the 
site so you can select were you want to set up at:
http://www.sjaa.net/calstar

CalStar offers two options that allow you to tailor your experience:
The serious observers prefer the dark enforced area where stricter light rules preserve 
everyone's eyes so you can see that elusive glob.
Or a less formal Casual area is also available with somewhat less rigorous rules.

One big change in 2008 will be food. We decided not to contract with the caterer this year.
The meals were simply too expensive and less than 1/4 of the attendees participated 
previously.
We are currently considering alternatives. I hope we can find something that preserves an 
important social event.

*NB* Roads in the dark and casual areas will be closed to all traffic after 8 PM.
We ask you to respect the road closures and use the Late Arrival Entrance we provide (or 
arrive before 8).

Showers and flush toilets are available at the nearby campground.

I hope you decide to join us,

Rob Hawley