Star Party Events
Star Parties at the ranch are by invitation only or accompanied by a HIDAS member in good standing
Star Party-May 31 2025 at the Ranch (HIDAS)
Private event invitation required
Star Party (HIDAS)
Private event invitation required
Expected set up time is 12-4 pm
If you are bringing a Camper of any kind please try to be there by 12 noon
Star Party-Star BQ- Camp Out
May 3 2025 at the Ranch (HIDAS)
Global Spring Astronomy Day
May 3 2025
Star Party-June 21 2025 at the Ranch (HIDAS)
Private event invitation required
Star Party-July 26th 2025 at the Ranch (HIDAS)
Private event invitation required
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for a truly unique and exciting observing experience!
You didn’t come this far to stop
This is one of our favorite places
Some would say it is MAKKAH for astronomers
100 inch
The first time I saw this beast I couldn't stop staring at it. This is where the universe became endless. Hubble discovering the variable star and soon the universe was no longer just our galaxy.
60 inch
We have been there several times and absolutely love spending time looking through this telescope. You can find an original lockers downstairs with Hubble's name as well as several other important astronomers. The history is as amazing as the telescope.
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