Three full days of events! See below.
THURSDAY, 9/25
Our Star, The Sun! (JR Ranger Program)
10AM | Interpretive Center @ Sunset Bay Campground
Come learn about our nearest star: The Sun! Learn about stars, how the Sun works, and get an up-close look at the Sun safely with a special telescope. We will be able to see sunspots and other surface features. Everyone is welcome, but 12-year-olds and under must have an adult.
Night Sky Photography Workshop
6-7:30 PM | Hands-On Workshop @ Shore Acres
Come learn the ins and outs of taking great night sky photos. This workshop is hands on so please bring a camera if you have one. If not, you can still take this workshop and get some great information. Prior signup required as space is limited. Email Ken:
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How Humanity Finds our Way in the Dark
7:30 PM | Evening Program @ Shore Acres Gardens
Join Jennifer Godfrey (NASA Ambassador) in the Shore Acres Gardens to talk about constellations, and navigation. How did we find our way in the dark before computers, GPS, and even compasses? Star Party starts after program. We strongly recommend coming to the program if you attend the star party as this gives you the perfect amount of time for your eyes to adjust to the darkness as the sun sets.
Thursday Night Star Party
8:00 PM | Star Party @ Shore Acres
Join us for a star party in the Shore Acres Gardens. Telescope operators will give a guided tour of the night sky.
Constellation Station (JR Ranger Program)
10AM | Interp Center @ Sunset Bay Campground
Learn about constellations from around the world and make your own constellations! Everyone welcome, but 12-year-olds and under must bring their adult.
FRIDAY, 9/26
Solar Viewing
12-2 PM | Observation Building @ Shore Acres
Get a close-up view of our closest star: The Sun! Using a special telescope, we’ll be able to safely see the Sun and its features.
Jellyfish: The Alien Next Door (guided hike)
6-7 PM | Coastal Hike @ Shore Acres Observation Building
These ancient animals have roamed the seas for half a billion years. Find out more about them on this guided coastal hike. Meet at the Observation Building. Relatively flat hike, about 1 mile.
How to Talk to Aliens – Even if You’re Shy
7:30 PM | Evening Program @ Shore Acres Garden
We can’t stop trying to find aliens but where is the best place to look for life? What does our own life suggest about communication? Star Party starts immediately after program. We strongly recommend coming to the program if you attend the star party as this gives you the perfect amount of time for your eyes to adjust to the darkness as the sun sets.
Friday Night Star Party
8:00 PM | Star Party @ Shore Acres
Join us for a guided tour of the night sky in the Shore Acres Gardens. Rangers and volunteers will have telescopes for the public. Program includes constellation tour.
SATURDAY, 9/27
Crash Landing on Earth (guided hike)
10AM | Meet at Interp Center @ Sunset Bay Campground
Imagine you’ve just arrived on Earth with your guide and find all kinds of life here. But what is it and how does it work? How does our ecosystem function and what makes it unique? Meet at the Interpretive Center and walk the Bog Trail with a ranger. Short 1 mile trail, but steep in some areas.
Solar Viewing
12-2 PM | Observation Building @ Shore Acres
Using a special telescope, we’ll be able to safely look at the Sun and see its features, including sunspots. Join a ranger to see the Sun and learn about our nearest star.
Imagining Other Worlds
7:30 PM | Evening Program @ Shore Acres
Join Jennifer Godfrey (NASA Ambassador) in the Shore Acres Gardens to talk about exoplanets, what life might look like on those planets, and what makes Earth unique. We strongly recommend coming to the program if you attend the star party as this gives you the perfect amount of time for your eyes to adjust to the darkness as the sun sets.
Saturday Night Star Party
8:00 PM | Star Party @ Shore Acres
Final star party if festival. Join us for a guided tour of the night sky in the Shore Acres Gardens. Rangers and volunteers will have telescopes for the public. Program includes constellation tour.
Please note: Parking Permit is $10 per vehicle and required to park in the Shore Acres day use parking lot.
More info:
Thursday:
https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do.event&eventId=49331
Friday:
https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do.event&eventId=49332
Saturday:
https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do.event&eventId=49333
Also check out other Workshops in Coos Bay, Festivals in Coos Bay, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Coos Bay.
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