We are sad to announce that, due to State closures and COVID-19, we will not be having our Spring Camp Delany Star Party. We hope to start back up in the fall!

The AL is offering a new AL Observing Challenge – Special Observing Award to commemorate the Great Conjunction (of Jupiter and Saturn) in 2020. Details are on the web page:https://www.astroleague.org/content/al-observing-challenge-special-observing-award

December 2020 Jupiter-Saturn conjunction By Jeff H. ➢ The 21st of December marks a very special celestial event. Theconjunction, or close passing, of Jupiter just south of Saturn in the sky. Thelast time this close of a conjunction had occurred was in 1623 with aseparation of only 5 arc minutes. The Moon averages 30 arc…

Jeff Hoffmeister has been still working hard even with this pandemic! He received his Comet Observer award after seeing over 20 comets! Congratulations!

Hi Folks. With the cancellation of fall Camp Delany and the rescheduling of our 2020 banquet, if you have any questions about your payment, please contact Jeff Hoffmeister (see newsletter for info). If you don’t contact him, we will assume you would like to go to the Spring Camp Delany star party (April 7 to…

Hi Folks. We are sorry to announce that our fall Camp Delaney Star Party will be cancelled this year as the State is keeping their environmental learning centers closed for COVID concerns. We hope to see you in 2021!

Due to Covid 19 concerns, the OAS will be cancelling the official summer star parties up at Hurricane Ridge.  The Ridge will be open and the Dark Ranger, John Goar, will still be up there so feel free to take advantage if you feel so inclined.  See his website olympictelescope.com for schedules and updates. In…

With heavy hearts, we are announcing that the Spring Camp Delany Star Party has been canceled by the State of Washington due to the Covid-19 outbreak.  For those of you who paid already, Jeff will transfer your payment to Fall unless you contact him otherwise at: campdelanycoordinator@olympicastronomicalsociety.org    

There has been some confusion on the date of the Annual Banquet.  It is set for April 4th at 5:00 PM.  Please see the flier with your newsletter.   Also remember the deadline for sign up is March 10th!

Hi Everyone,      I am excited to see everyone at this year’s spring Camp Delany Star Party!  The sign up form is on the website.  Click here to take you to the page!