Public star parties on one of most enjoyable activities provided by the Cache Valley Astronomical Society. These rules and guidelines are expected of all persons attending a CVAS star party. Dark skies make the event successful and enjoyable for all.

Please take a few minutes to review these rules/guidelines. Thank you.

• NO WHITE LILGHTS AFTER DARK. Use dim red lights after the sunsets
• DISABLE INTERIOR LIGHTS OF YOUR VEHICLE
• ARRIVE BEFORE SUNSET TO FIND A PLACE TO SET UP.
• KEEP SPEED DOWN AND TURN OFF HEADLIGHTS WHEN ENTERING THE OBSERVING AREA.
• KEEP PETS AT HOME.
• WHEN WALKING NEAR TELESCOPES BE AWARE OF TRIODS THAT CAN EASILY BE HIT.
• ASK THE ASTRONOMER BEFORE TOUCHING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN. EQUIPMENT IS EXPENSIVE AND DELICATE, TODDLERS ARE TOO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO LOOK THROUGH A TELESCOPE AND TEND TO GRAB THE TELESCOPE
• GREEN LASERS ARE POPULAR TO POINT OUT CONSTELLATIONS AND STARS, NEVER POINT A LASER AT ANYONE.
• FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS NOT ALLOWED.
• ASK QUESTIONS. MOST ASTRONOMERS ARE VERY WILLING TO SHARE WHATEVER THEY KNOW.

The rules are commonsense. Star parties are a great way to socialize and enjoy the wonders of the night sky as well as learn about the night sky.

Come out and enjoy the event with us.