Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Party - Rooster Rock State Park
Details
Let's head to Rooster Rock State Park (exit 25 off of I-84) to watch and enjoy the wonder of the Perseid Meteor Shower. The event, sponsored by OMSI, the Rose City Astronomers, the Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers and Oregon Parks and Recreations will have telescopes set up for attendees to use. OMSI staff will be presenting informal talks about the meteor shower, constellations, and the summer sky. Return time to be negotiated with drivers.
NOTE: Many amateur astronomers will bring very sophisticated home built telescopes and stay late, well after the OMSI event is over. So bring warm clothes, a blanket, snacks and refreshments and relax until the main crowd leaves. Then stay late and enjoy viewing the planets and stars on some of these amazing home made telescopes without the long lines. It is also easier to talk to the astronomers when the crowd thins out.
Meet to organize carpools: 8pm at Gateway Transit Center, 1321 NE 99th Ave, Portland
-Cost per car is $5 for parking.
-Suggested $3 gas money for your driver if carpooling.
-Here is the link to the event description:
http://www.omsi.edu/calendar/star-party-perseid-meteor-shower-watch
Hope you can join us!