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Nebraska Star Party
July 29 - August 5th, 2000

Events
Date Activity Time Location
Sat. July 29, 2000 NSP Officially Begins
Attendees are invited to arrive early if so desired
2-4 pm Registration in Lounge at Merritt Resort
Sun. July 30, 2000 Registration / Check-in
2-4 pm Lounge at Merritt Resort
NSP will host a public star party for area residents Dusk till ??? Merritt Resort
Mon. July 31, 2000 Registration / Check-in 2-4 pm Lounge at Merritt Resort
Ice Cream Social 7:30-8:30 pm Snake Camp Ground
Field School 2-4pm Covered picnic area at the observing site campground.
Tue. Aug 1, 2000 Registration/Check-in 2-4 pm Lounge at Merritt Resort
Catered Meal 5-7 pm Merritt Resort
Field School 2-4pm Covered picnic area at the observing site campground.
Wed. Aug 2, 2000 Registration/Check-in 2-4 pm Lounge at Merritt Resort
Beach Party / Swap Meet & BBQ 1 - 6 pm At beach behind Merritt Resort
Grill will be open and we’ll cook for you! 3:30 - 5:30 pm At the Big Grill on the Beach
Field School
Pete Smitka will be tuning up telescopes... bring yours along!
12-3pm Covered picnic area at the observing site campground.
Thur. Aug 3, 2000 NO REGISTRATION TODAY!
Niobrara River Trip 9 am - 3 pm Valentine
Catered Meal 5 - 7 pm Merritt Resort
Telescope Making Contest Judging 7 - 8:30 pm Observing Site
Fri. Aug 4, 2000 Programs and Speakers
10:30 am - 4:30pm High School Auditorium
Swap Meet 11am-4:30pm High School Auditorium
Registration/Check-in 10am - 3pm High School Auditorium
Photo/Deep-Sky Contest Judging and Awards 12 am-4:30 pm High School Auditorium
Remaining Door Prize Drawings
Grand Prize Drawings
After last presentation High School Auditorium
Sat. Aug 5, 2000 No Events Planned
Sun. Aug 15 Cabin Check-out No later than 11:30 am Merritt Resort