Welcome to NSP!

Our mission is to provide the amateur astronomer with a star party the entire family can enjoy. Along with some of the darkest skies in the country NSP has many daytime activities that can be enjoyed by everyone. We will be hosting the Beginner's Field School, Ice Cream Social, Beach Party BBQ, a wonderful slate of speakers and lots of door prizes. There will be catered meals available for purchase on Tuesday and Thursday and Brewer's Outfitters will be arranging for the tubing trip on Thursday. If you are looking for more activities, the Valentine area has plenty to offer. A Valentine brochure can be obtained at the registration desk.

The NSP committee is composed of dedicated volunteers that do their best to make sure everyone has an enjoyable time while attending NSP. We would like to recognize the people that have worked to make NSP8 possible.

Eric Balcom - Registration
Doug Bell - Publications
Mark Dahmke - Publicity, Web Site and T-shirt
Al Dorn - Observing Lists
Dave Hamilton - Treasurer
Jeff Huston - Door Prizes and Vendors
John Johnson - Catering
Dave Knisley - Contests and Field School
Carol & Wayne Lainof - Speakers
Bill & Judy O 'Donnell - T-shirts
Jim Rippey - Activities
Alan Scruggs - Clear Skies Coordinator

The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Merritt Resort & Water's Edge Restaurant
Valentine High School
Valentine Chamber of Commerce