Nightfall 2017 at Palm Canyon Resort
Last updated 10/19/2017 at 3:35pm
Here is the schedule for the events happening during Borrego Days at the Palm Canyon Resort.
Friday
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Daniel Mounsey
What's New & Exciting in the Astronomy Market–Woodland Hills Telescope
Simon Tang
Including the Primalucelab–Eagle 2 Wifi Controller
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Don Pensack
Eyepieces Etc;
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Solar Eclipse Show and Tell, bring by your favorite images for display on our LCD projector and if you'd like, tell us briefly about your adventure.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Simon Tang
Beginners Astrophotography Workshop
First hour - capturing your images, second hour - basic processing
Special event:
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m .: Welcome Reception at Big Horn Bar & Grill
8:00 p.m .: Scorpion hunting, bring your UV flashlight at the Amphitheater.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Eric Blackhurst
Premium Workshop Part 1
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Road Tripping, Panel Discussion on Taking Your Equipment on the Road
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eric Blackhurts
Premium Workshop Part 2
Eric Blackhurt's class is a premium workshop and tickets are still available at the door.
Special event:
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m .: Swap Meet (New for 2017)
10:30 a.m. – Noon: Solar Viewing, far east side of RV Park. See the sun through a lunt double-stack 152 mm & more.
4:30 p.m .: Potluck dinner, all are invited
7:00 p.m .: Nightfall Skytour by Dennis Mammana at the Amphitheater
9:00 p.m .: Woodland Hills Telescope Ice Cream Social at the Big Horn Bar & Grill. Be sure to bring your yellow ticket.
If you have any questions, contact the front desk or Mark Melynk, organizer for Nightfall at 323-385-6134.
