This event will likely get canceled (due to weather -cloudy or bitter cold) But should it be clear and you want to give a winter constellation or two a good look , this will likely be a good time to do it. Be aware of fogging up your eyepieces or dew issues
Dress for very cold weather.
Dedication point is just off swanfalls dam road about15 miles south of Kuna.
Who can attend: The event is open to any and all, with or without a telescope!
Where is it:South Swan Falls Road Melba, ID
Latitude/Longitude: 43.27666667, -116.3938889 43°16'35"N 116°23'38"W
Directions: From Interstate 84 take exit #44 (Meridian) and travel south on Meridian Road. Travel approximately 7 miles and the road will bear right for 1 mile as E. Avalon as you come into the small community of Kuna, Idaho. Turn south on Swan Falls Road and travel approximately 16 miles south to Dedication Point (on your right)
Other things to consider: Stay tuned to the following the day before, or the morning of a star party event for the GO or NO-GO status: this will be an email/post from our Groups.io community, our Facebook page, and the BAS website. When we announce a NO-GO, the event has been cancelled, usually due to weather, e.g., high winds, very cold temperatures, clouds, or another issue.
Address: P.O. Box 7002Boise, ID 83707