Isle of Wight Star Party, in association with SAGAS
6th - 10th March 2008.

Come and enjoy some of the darkest skies in Southern England.

Vectis Astronomical Society on the Isle of Wight, just off the south coast near Portsmouth, is hosting a Star Party. The setting is a holiday centre, with breathtaking, almost 180 degree, southerly views across the Channel. The centre provides chalets and can also accommodate tents and caravans. The provisional program includes trade stands (including The Widescreen Centre and Celestron), an astrojumble, a raffle, speakers and a visit to The Needles New Battery (Ex-Rocket testing site). If the conditions are clear, you may even be able to see 108 of the 110 Messier Objects.

Please visit the website www.iowstarparty.org for more details, or contact Stephen J Griffiths on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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PROVISIONAL PROGRAM

There will be an indoor area to meet and chat with other astronomers at all times. We will also have some evening lectures available if the weather is not kind.

Thursday 6th March - Arrival Day, Stargazing

Friday 7th March - Stargazing

Saturday 8th March - Daytime: Trade Stands / Astrojumble / Raffle / Speakers

Saturday 8th March - Hours of Darkness: Stargazing

Sunday 9th March - Afternoon: Visit to The Needles New Battery (Ex-Rocket testing site)

Sunday 9th March - Hours of Darkness: Stargazing

Monday 10th March - Pack Up and Head Home

Please note: All accommodation must be booked for a minimum stay of both the Friday and Saturday nights.

Please note: There are limited electric hookups and caravan pitches.

COSTS

Small tent with one person £8 per night.

Large tent with up to two people £16 per night.

Caravan with up to two people £16 per night.

For all tents and caravans: Extra adults £6 per night. Children £2.50 per night.

2/3/4 bed Chalet £18 per person per night. £7 laundry fee per bed, or bring your own bedding. (If you can't fill a chalet, you may have to share it with other Star Party delegates).

Electric Hookup - £2.50 extra per night - please make it clear at time of booking if you require an electric hookup.

Day Rate £3 per person per day

Special Ferry fares with Wightlink:

Car and up to 6 people £45.00
Car and caravan (up to 13m) and up to 6 people £75.00
Excludes travel between 0545-0925 Mon-Fri
Valid from Lymington and Portsmouth only.