Julian Starfest II
Posted by Chris Radcliff in Astronomy, Calendar on May 22, 2009
August 20, 2009 to August 23, 2009
Location:
Menghini Winery (map)
Julian, CA
Julian Starfest will be your opportunity to enjoy some outstanding astronomy while also enjoying the astronomy vendor exhibition area, swap meet, guest lecturers, tour of Palomar Observatory and camaraderie that comes with associating with fellow astronomers. Last year’s event was the largest star party in California in 2008, with over 1600 attendees.
Julian has some of the darkest, steadiest skies in Southern California, and at 4,300′ in elevation, offers superb astronomical viewing. Menghini Winery, two miles north of Julian, offers a level, dust free, camping and viewing area for 100 vehicles. Additional parking is available for people interested in only attending for a day. Camping, although somewhat primitive, will have toilets and wash stations available for attendees.
The town of Julian, just a short five minutes away, offers a variety of entertainment, shopping and dining experiences as well as renowned bed and breakfast inns and hotels, for those wishing a bit less ‘rugged’ accommodations.
