Summer Mountaintop Stargazing with Professional Astronomers
July 11, July 18, August 1, August 8, August 15, and August 22, 2009
[Squaw Valley USA] June 24, 2009 - Squaw Valley USA’s summer stargazing sessions at High Camp, el 8200’, quickly became one of Squaw’s most popular summer activities. For that reason, Stargazing Sessions will take place every Friday and Saturday Evening in July and August, excluding Full Moon Hike dates. Short seminars on astronomy are offered to those who are interested and astronomers will be available to provide information on telescope use and sky watching. Stargazing is FREE with the purchase of a Cable Car ticket. This summer’s Stargazing dates are July 11, July 18, August 1, August 8, August 15, and August 22, 2009.

Professional astronomers Paul and Gigi Giles bring a variety of high-powered telescopes to High Camp, offering guests the chance to explore the majesty and wonders of the night sky. Summer’s clear, crisp evenings, and Squaw Valley USA’s high elevation and light pollution-free skies create an excellent opportunity to view a variety of astronomical marvels not regularly seen by the naked eye such as constellations, planets, satellites, galaxies, nebula, star clusters, double stars, the Milky Way and even meteor showers.

Astronomy buffs of all ages can join Paul and Gigi Giles for the Perseid Meteor Shower Overnight Campout taking place this summer on August 12, 2009.

The telescopes are available beginning at dusk and guests may come and go at their leisure. Guests simply take turns looking through the telescopes. Sometimes, on busy evenings there may be a short wait. All ages are welcome. No reservations are needed.

Stargazing is FREE with a Cable Car ticket. After 5 pm Cable Car tickets are $12 for adults, youth & seniors and $5 for children.

More information on Stargazing at High Camp is available by calling 530-583-6985 or on www.squaw.com.