| The Autumn Equinox Sky Camp
STAR PARTY | | | | Info | The Equinox Sky Camp is the largest star party in the UK, with hundreds of amateur astronomers meeting up at Kelling Heath, Norfolk, for a weekend of observing and events. The main day of the event has traditionally been the Saturday, with trade stands, secondhand 'astroboot' stalls and talks, but since 2005 the events have extended into the Sunday with talks and a workshop of particular interest to active observers. These will take place after midday to allow for those who are observing until the small hours!
Day visitors are welcome on either day, but most participants stay overnight on one of the camping pitches. Two of the camping fields at the Kelling Heath site are devoted exclusively to amateur astronomers during this weekend, and a strict 'no lights' policy is observed here at night.
There is no charge for attending the event other than the £10 a night pitch fee paid directly to the Kelling Heath campsite – a considerable discount on the normal rate. Day visitors may attend free, but anyone wishing to stay for the evening is warned that car movements cannot take place on the observing field after dark, so they must park some distance away. | | Last Update | 2008-05-09 (399) |
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