The Sunset Astronomical Society started the Great Lakes Star Gaze. The Great Lake Star Gaze is now its own organization.
The premier event Great Lakes Star Gaze. We started this event in 2003 and it has been getting better every year! Location and dark skies are the main attractions of the Great Lakes Star Gaze. The Gladwin location provides excellent observing without having to travel hours into northern Michigan. Limiting magnitudes are estimated to be around 6.5 at the zenith with some minor light domes from the cities of Mt. Pleasant and Midland (approximately 30 miles away).
There are a mix of interesting talks and events during the day with great observing at night. Some great door prizes have been given out in past years. This event has been well attended and provides a great opportunity to network with other amateurs. The range of equipment that people bring is awesome and there are some good views to be had.
Be sure and read Tom Trusock's review of the 2005 party (GLSG3) at Cloudy Nights.
2009 Date announced! GLSG7 is scheduled for September 17th-20th, 2009
at the River Valley RV park in
Gladwin.
Please visit the Great Lakes Star Gaze website for more information.
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