Celebrate the beginning of Fall at our final Star Party of the year!
with Rose City Astronomers, and Oregon Parks and Recreation
We’ll gather at Rooster Rock & LL Stub Stewart at sunset to gaze at the stars, moon, Saturn, and more. Volunteers will have a variety of telescopes and binoculars available, and we recommend bringing warm clothing, camping chairs, blankets, and a flashlight with red light.
OMSI Star Parties are free with $5 parking per vehicle. Personal telescopes and binoculars welcome!
Keep in mind:
-Bug repellent encouraged
-Dogs must be leashed
-No camping allowed.
Upcoming OMSI Star Party 2024 Schedule
Sept 14 (Sat) – Autumnal Equinox Celebration at Rooster Rock and Stub Stewart
Photo credit: Jamie Hale/The Oregonian
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please arrive before sunset. Purchase a $5 Day-use pass from the entrance booth at the parks. Display permit on dashboard.
Note: Gates will close at 11 pm but the star party will continue. No camping. Â
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If you’re planning to visit a local park or campground, there may be dedicated astronomers already there trying to view or take photographs of the night sky. To give everyone a chance to enjoy the darkness, please: arrive before dark if you can, do not leave headlights on after parking, and try to park so that your headlights aren’t aimed at any observing areas. Leaving headlights on while parked can ruin other’s dark-adapted vision or any night sky photography taking place.
Pets are welcome on a leash. Please clean up after your pet.
Camping is NOT allowed at Rooster. Camping areas and cabins are available at Stub Stewart. Camping is not allowed at Hilltop of Stub.
Recommend bringing lawn chairs, blankets, warm clothing, snacks, and water. Bug repellent is always a good idea. Flashlight or smartphone flashlight should be covered with red electrical tape Star maps will be provided along with recommended astronomy apps.
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