The Winter Star Party 2022 “WSP” will again be held in the Florida Keys at Camp Weesumkee from Jan 31st – Feb 6th, 2022.
The event is hosted by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society of Miami and is unique in that it occurs mid-winter during the height of the Florida Keys tourist season. The warm weather, coupled with dark skies, and possibly the steadiest skies in North America attracts attendees from all over the frozen United States, Canada, and Europe giving the event an international flavor.
The event has been held during a new moon week each February since 1984 and now over 500 amateur astronomers travel to the warm subtropics of the Florida Keys. During the event attendees experience nightly observing in 360 degrees of clear steady night skies, exchange information and advice on the hobby, listen to distinguished guest speakers, shop for astronomical equipment from the finest vendors across the globe, participate in photo contests & workshops, go sightseeing in the “Conch Republic,” and record the awesome beauty sparkling in the southern night skies.
The Winter Star Party 2022 “WSP” will again be held in the Florida Keys at Camp Weesumkee from Jan 31st – Feb 6th, 2022.
The event is hosted by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society of Miami and is unique in that it occurs mid-winter during the height of the Florida Keys tourist season. The warm weather, coupled with dark skies, and possibly the steadiest skies in North America attracts attendees from all over the frozen United States, Canada, and Europe giving the event an international flavor.
The event has been held during a new moon week each February since 1984 and now over 500 amateur astronomers travel to the warm subtropics of the Florida Keys. During the event attendees experience nightly observing in 360 degrees of clear steady night skies, exchange information and advice on the hobby, listen to distinguished guest speakers, shop for astronomical equipment from the finest vendors across the globe, participate in photo contests & workshops, go sightseeing in the “Conch Republic,” and record the awesome beauty sparkling in the southern night skies.
New this year the WSP is introducing Glam Tents which offer air-conditioning and have electric service. Each Glam Tent has 1 main room with smaller sleeping quarters off to the side. The Glam Tent pricing will be $300.00 per person for the entire week of the star party with no additional camping fees added.
Registration for the event is $175. Camping is available at $125 per person. Fees for trailers, small campers or pop ups less than 15’ are $125 and fees for trailers and RVs 15′ and larger are $250.
More information is available here.
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