for The Year 2000!
The 5th Annual Southern Skies Star Party
View a slide show of the Telescope Dedication.
This year's star party started off in a flurry of activity with the dedication of the Ken Willcox Memorial Telescope. A 22 inch Starmaster dobsonian was donated to the people and children of Bolivia, South America by The StarGarden Foundation.
View a slide show of the School Presentations. View a couple of slide shows: View a slide show of View a slide show of The People & Observing Area. View a slide show of Astro shots from Lake Titicaca.
Hundreds of pounds of school supplies were transported this year to Bolivia along with telescopes. An inpromptu gathering at a local school set the stage for a coloring contest, an astronomy Q&A and the presentation of prizes for the students and much needed educational materials.
The people of the Huatajata area around Lake Titicaca as well as La Paz carry on their daily lives as astronomer-tourists from around the world capture a few moments with still and video cameras.
Scenes From Bolivia
One of the many day trips enjoyed by the group was a trip to the mystical ruins of Tiwanacu, a historical site full of astronomical structures and mysteries.
A Tour of Tiwanacu.
The relaxed atmosphere of the Inca Utama Hotel and the observing area by Lake Titicaca provided a meeting place for the astronomers of SSSP2K.
The dark skies of Lake Titicaca combined with an observing altitude of 12,300 feet make for a near perfect location for photography. "Seeing" and transparency on most nights are amazing. SSSP2K had 6 out of 6 clear nights from dusk until after 1 a.m. Only two early mornings suffered from some scattered clouds.
Take a look at the 2000 SSSP Group Photo!
SSSP 2001 will be held May 19-26, 2001.
Telescope Dedication - School Presentations - Scenes From Bolivia - Scenes From Bolivia 2 -Tiwanacu Tour - Observing Area - SSSP Astro Shots - Altitude Safety Bulletin - Main SSSP Index - Make A Payment - How to Make A 16 Degree Wedge - StarGarden Foundation - Back To SSSP2K Home - Sign Up For SSSP 2001 -
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