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Julian Starfest 2010

August 5th - 8th, 2010  Menghini Winery, Julian, CA

Brought to you by the San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) and the town of Julian

Calendar of Activities

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Notice:   Since vendors will be arriving on Thursday and Friday morning, there is no guarantee of food or vendor services availability on Thursday.  Meals may be purchased onsite from the Lion's Club Friday evening and all day Saturday.  Niederfrank's Ice Cream will also be there so you can satisfy your sweet tooth.  Other times, may we suggest any of the many food local establishments listed on our "The Town of Julian" page.  Also check out the list of businesses that are offering discounts for all Julian Starfest participants who show their wrist band.  Please note there will be no meal service Sunday.  Donuts and coffee may be available.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle services will be provided by the Santa Ysabel Resort and Casino (SYRC) and will run from the Menghini Winery to Julian to the Casino and return every hour on the hour. Sign up for a free ride at the SYRC booth next to the CERT team display.

Guest Speakers

We are planning another year of outstanding speakers. Speakers scheduled so far include:
  • Craig Stark, Astrophotographer, who will present "Image Sampling, F-ratios, and SNR in Astrophotography."
  • Dennis Mammana, Astronomer, Lecturer, Astrophotographer, who will speak on "A Celestial Bucket List."
  • Jerry Hilburn, JPL Solar System Ambassador (SSA), who will speak on "Life Signs in the Solar System."
  • Jim Tucker, who will speak on "Material Testing for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)."
  • John Garrett, President, Temecula Valley Astronomers, who will present "Exoplanets."
  • Dr. Paul Etzel, Director, Mt. Laguna Observatory, who will speak on "The 50" Phillips Claud Telescope."

Schedule of Events

Thursday, August 5th

8:00 a.m. - Start of vendor arrival and setup
3:00 p.m. - Camper registration and setup begins

Friday, August 6th

8:00 a.m. - Camper registration opens
9:00 a.m. - Vendor Area Opens
9:30 a.m. - Mirror Grinding Demo - Peter DeBaan
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Dinner Service - the Lion's Club is doing the cooking and Niederfrank's has ice cream for very reasonable prices
7:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker - John Garrett, President, Temecula Valley Astronomers, who will present "Exoplanets."
8:30 p.m. - Guest Speaker - Craig Stark, Astrophotographer, who will present "Image Sampling, F-ratios, and SNR in Astrophotography."

Saturday, August 7th

7:00 a.m. - Swap Meet Begins
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Huge Pancake Breakfast in Food Service Area - the Lion's Club is doing the cooking for very reasonable prices
8:00 a.m. - Vendor Booths Open
9:30 a.m. - Palomar Tour - Reservations Required!
9:30 a.m. - Mirror Grinding Demo - Peter DeBaan
10:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Food Service - the Lion's Club is doing the cooking and Niederfrank's has ice cream for very reasonable prices
11:00 a.m. - Guest Speaker - Dr. Paul Etzel, Director, Mt. Laguna Observatory, who will speak on "The 50" Phillips Claud Telescope."
1:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker - Dennis Mammana, Astronomer, Lecturer, Astrophotographer, who will speak on "A Celestial Bucket List."
1:00 p.m. - Beading Workshop by Mountain Beadworks (fee) at the gazebo by the stage.
3:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker - Jim Tucker will present "Material Testing for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)."
5:00 p.m. - Guest Speaker - Jerry Hilburn, JPL Solar System Ambassador (SSA), who will speak on "Life Signs in the Solar System."
6:00 p.m. - Last chance to buy prize tickets.  Additional tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.
6:00 p.m. - DRAWING TIME
7:00 p.m. - Free admission for the General Public Star Party
Dusk - General Public Star Party viewing session begins.
8:00 p.m. - Movie - Courtesy of the Mars Society
11:00 p.m. - General Public Star Party viewing session ends.

Sunday, August 8th

9:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Last Chance Deals with vendors, tear down begins at 11:00.

Activities

Activities on Friday and Saturday are available in the Vendor/Exhibit area.

Note: Day use does not require pre-registration.  Admission to the Vendor / Exhibit area is $5.00 per adult, $2.50 for Teens (13 to 18) payable at the gate.  Children, 12 and under are free.  Admission for registered campers is included in their camping fee.  Just show your wrist band for admission to the Vendor / Exhibit area. 

You only have to pay once for admission.  Your wrist band will allow you entrance for both days of activities.