PEAK STAR PARTY 2012

Peak Star Party 2012

Following on from the huge success of Peak Star Party 2011, we are delighted to announce PSP2012, from 19 to 22 October.

Even Better Than Last Year!

We have been working hard to make PSP2012 even better than last year and can already promise:

• huge 20m x 20m (60ft x 60ft) marquee to host talks, workshops and stay dry, no matter what the weather!
• all weekend catering. Exact details tbc but we are hoping to run catering from 10am to 6pm, to include breakfast, dinner and snacks.
• Snack and drinks tent available at all times - hot and cold drinks and some snacks available through the night for day visitors

Astronomy Day Part 2

Saturday 20 October is Astronomy Day Part 2. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People", and on this day astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special events.
PDDS will be hosting a series of events through the Friday and will be working closely with local schools and other groups to show how astronomy can help make science fun and interesting. We are still working on the details but we are hoping to include solar observing demonstrations, planetarium shows, series of fascinating talks from eminent scientists in the region and more. All visitors will of course be welcome to take part in our already (in)famous bottle rocket competition!
If you are a science teacher in or around the Peak District or if you look after a group of Scouts, Guides or similar and are interested in bringing a group to Astronomy Day, please e-mail info@peakstarparty.co.uk for more information.

Bookings can be made at  http://www.peakstarparty.co.uk/