Schedule
The center of activity at NSP will be the large tent on the Observing Field near the entrance to the Snake Campground. Activities under the NSP Tent are: meal service, night time constellation talks, and door prize giveaways. The exception will be Wednesday, when activities will be moved to the high school in the town of Valentine.
While breakfasts and lunches will be on your own, we’re delighted to offer the convenience of plentiful, affordable and just plain darn good catered meals on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, served on the Observing Field. The cost of these meals is $16 for adults and $12 for children 10 and under. These hearty meals have garnered rave reviews! All include an ample entree, side dishes, dessert and drinks to fill you up in the tradition of the western chuck wagon.
The following tentative lineup of events is subject to change, but the week will look a lot like this:
Sunday
Registration and Check-In, 4-6:30 PM, at Boardman Campground
Optional Barbecue Chicken Dinner, 7-8 PM, NSP Tent on the Observing Field
Observation, Dusk ’til Dawn, Observing Field
Monday
Registration and Check-In, 5-6:30 PM, at Boardman Campground
Beginner’s Field School, 2-4 PM, Valentine High School
Optional BBQ Beef Sandwich Dinner, 7-8 PM, NSP Tent on the Observing Field
Observation, Dusk ’til Dawn, Observing Field
Tuesday
Registration and Check-In, 5-6:30 PM, at Boardman Campground
Beginner’s Field School, 2-4 PM, Valentine High School
Optional “Cattle Country” Burger Bash, 7-8 PM, Tent on the Observing Field
Observation, Dusk ’til Dawn, Observing Field
Wednesday
(at Valentine High School)
Registration and Check-In, 10 AM – Noon
Beginner’s Field School, 10 AM – Noon
Swap Meet, 10 AM – 4PM
Pizza Lunch Buffet, Noon-1 PM
Astro photo contest judging
Speaker Programs, 1-4 PM
Children’s Programs, 1-4 PM
Contest Awards and Door Prizes
Evening Meal on your own
Observation, Dusk ’til Dawn, Observing Field
Thursday
Open Day – No NSP events scheduled
9-3pm Optional Brewers Canoe/Float Trip down Niobrara
7-8pm Optional Marinated Pork or Chicken Dinner, NSP Tent on the Observing Field
Observation, Dusk ’til Dawn, Observing Field
Friday
Open Day – No NSP events scheduled
9-3pm Optional Brewers Canoe/Float Trip down Niobrara
Evening Meal on your own
Public Star Party, 9:00 PM, Observing Field