To DAS, CAS, CCAS, BMAA, DVAA:
On June 20 Friday Night Lights 2025 will be held at the ChesLen Preserve. There is no rain date. Most years have been a sell-out with hundreds of attendees enjoying live music, tasty treats, craft beer and local wines...AND views through our telescopes. Natural Lands invites the local astronomy clubs to set up telescopes for the attendees to share views. Those of us who were there in the past recall it as a very enjoyable night.
As usual, I'll be coordinating for all of the clubs (DAS, CAS, CCAS, DVAA, BMAA are all invited). By June 4 I'd like to give the Natural Lands as complete a list as possible of volunteers and their guests, so that name tags can be readied for entry to the grounds. If you want to bring more than two (2) guests then the extra(s) must register on the Natural Lands website. It's $37 for members of the Natural Lands and $47 for non-members. See the link above for more ticket information.
We can bring club banners, club cards, applications for new members, etc.
Some of the clubs use the ChesLen Preserve for impromptu observing/imaging/sketching sessions for free. So, it's not only a gracious gesture on our part to accept their invitation but an opportunity to share our passion with hundreds who attend and have a whole lotta fun.
If you can bring your scope, please, email me and, please, indicate if you will bring a guest or two and their name(s).
Two guests per astronomer can attend the event.
Location is at the top of the hill, behind the stage.
No free beer or food provided but...
Water and non alcoholic drinks will be located at the Red Natural Lands tent. See the attached document for complete information regarding our participation.
After the event ends at 10PM and the vendors pack out their wares and equipment, we can stay observing for as late as we like, just be sure to let me know if you're staying.
Please, review the attached document for more information on your participation and general protocols. Take special note of the Astronomer Details on the document.
Let me know if there are any questions. I hope to see many of you there.
Thanks so much and clear skies to all,
Fred De Lucia
Mobile: 609-410-8943
fredworld@verizon.net
Note: Astronomers and 2 guests are free and should register directly with Fred DeLucia. Others should register on the main website and will be charged the entrance fee upon registration.
Information for astronomers:
Friday Night Lights at ChesLen Preserve