The Black Forest Star Party (BFSP) is an annual dark-sky amateur astronomy observing event hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Observers (CPO).

Registration for BFSP 2024 is full. Thank you!! You can join the wait list at the link below (copy and paste): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-forest-star-party-tickets-957332275607 Please review the Eventbrite site beforehand as there is important information in the FAQ section, the rules and guidelines.

Out of the Box Stellar Foods is planning to provide food service at BFSP 2024. Click here to see their website. They are planning to be on site for Friday: lunch and dinner Saturday: breakfast, lunch and dinner Sunday: breakfast Open until midnight Friday and Saturday nights and later if they are busy enough Coffee service overnight.

The Black Forest Star Party (BFSP) is an annual dark-sky amateur astronomy observing event hosted by the Central Pennsylvania Observers (CPO). Held every year since 1999 (except 2000), the BFSP generally spans a weekend in the late summer or early fall in Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County, Pennsylvania.

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BFSP 2023 Mail-in registration form 1. Pre-registration is mandatory. There will be no registrations accepted at the gate. 2. Registration is open through September 6th, 2023 OR until we reach capacity. 3. NO REFUNDS. Event is held rain or shine. In some cases, exchanges can be arranged in advance of the event. See the web page (www.bfsp.org ...

2024 Schedule of Events (Schedule subject to change) Friday: Noon Registration check-in desk OPENS (white canopy tent near astronomy field entrance) 1PM – 3PM? Solar Viewing Station 3-5PM Swap Meet (Buy/Sell/Trade astronomy equipment, books, etc) 6pm Registration check-in desk CLOSES for the day Saturday: 10AM Registration check-in desk OPENS (white canopy …

Cherry Springs State Park is located on Pennsylvania Route 44 approximately 10 miles southeast of Coudersport in North Central Pennsylvania. As you may expect in a place that is not troubled by light pollution, the Cherry Springs site is rather remote. The local roads, though well maintained, are not Interstate Highways. There are many twists and turns, so please …

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