Black Forest SP

[Black Forest SP @black_forest_sp]

Registration for BFSP 2026 [occurring 9/11-13/26] will open July 14th beginning at 8PM EDT

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Dave Farina and Shane Larson will be our other speakers at BFSP 2025. The fourth speaker time slot will be shared by representatives from Cherry Springs State Park, the Dark Skies Fund Association and ZWO, an astronomy vendor.

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The BFSP is honored to have Dr. Michelle Larson as our 2025 Keynote speaker. Dr. Larson is president of Clarkson University, recently the President and CEO of the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, and previous CPO member during her time at Penn State University.

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The 2025 Black Forest Star Party is happening this weekend! Thank you to those that have registered to attend.

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Registration for BFSP 2025 opens tonight (Wed 8/6) at 8PM EDT via Eventbrite. Go to the link below to get tickets. Entry to BFSP is by this registration process only. There will be no mail-in sales nor sales at the park gate.

https://t.co/82HGFTxOFy

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Info about confirmed speakers, their topics and bios are available at https://t.co/Pld8Y24f1H

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Here is the latest schedule for BFSP 2024! https://t.co/TeSRVwN5Iy

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BFSP 2024 will run from noon on Friday September 6th through Sunday morning September 8th.

Tickets 2024 will go on sale on Tuesday August 6th at 8:00 pm and can be purchased here:

https://t.co/zMyB7yEukD

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BFSP food vendor has modified their hours and menu.
At this time they will not arrive before 8am Friday. They plan to be serving into each evening and have coffee available into the night, but specific times were not provided. Plan accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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BFSP 2023 is thrilled to announce our Keynote speaker, Dr. Stefanie Milam, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Deputy Project Scientist for Planetary Science.

To learn more about Dr. Milam and her presentation head to https://t.co/OIC7HIS28X @SNMilam

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@NebulaPhotos Nico Carver will be presenting TWO talks at BFSP 2023! One sharing his tips on how to use normal photography gear for shooting the stars, and the second getting us ready for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Find out details at https://t.co/OIC7HIS28X

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We are pleased to announce that BFSP veteran Larry McHenry is our first confirmed speaker for BFSP 2023! You can find out more about Larry and his presentation here: https://t.co/Pld8Y24f1H

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We plan to open Mail-In registration on July 12th and Online registration (via PayPal) on July 19th. Check https://t.co/cjv30HPv4s on the date of your preferred registration method for further instructions.

[Central PA Observers @CPO_club_org]

Central Pennsylvania Observers will hold "Astronomy 101," for people interested in astronomy. We'll discuss celestial phenomena, observing, and telescopes and binoculars. Come and check out State College's amateur astronomy club!
Jan. 12, 7:00 PM, South Hills School of Business.

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Thanks to @CPO_club_org for donating an @Celestron Astro Master 130EQ Telescope w/Eyepiece Kit
to the 2022 BFSP!

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Thanks to @CPO_club_org for donating a ZWO ASAIR Plus wireless camera controller to the 2022 BFSP!

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Thanks to @CPO_club_org for donating a ZWO EAF Advanced 5V with hand controller to the 2022 BFSP!

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Thanks to @CPO_club_org for donating a ZWO ASI mini monochrome CMOS guiding camera to the 2022 BFSP!

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Thanks to @Celestron for donating a Powertank lithium portable power pack to the 2022 BFSP!

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Thanks to ADM Accessories (https://t.co/2u4S3JA70F) for donating a Dual -AVX-Dual Series Saddle (fits Celestron AVX mounts) to the 2022 BFSP.