The annual star party at Hyman Rim Ranch in North Arizona was held from the evenings of Thursday, September 18th to Sunday September 21st.
View the full photo album from the last star party here.
Cost is currently estimated at $10/day for each attendee (EVAC members) $15/day for non EVAC members.
Fill out This Survey (it is only 8 questions) if you wish to attend. Capacity for this event is limited and preferences will be based on when the survey was completed.
- Location: Hyman Rim Ranch (approximately 1:10 drive N.E. of Payson)
- Event Arrival and Departure
- Thursday September 18, Anytime after 12 Noon
- Monday September 22, Anytime before 12 Noon
- Environmental Conditions
- Sky Darkness: Bortle 2
- Elevation: 7,400′
- Average Night time & Day time Temps (Forest Lakes): 51 – 62 degrees F
- Event Capacity
- 40 observers for a given time
- Facilities
- 2 Bathrooms with showers and hot water
- Large Gas Grill
- Limited Electricity
- Sink with hot water
- Limited WiFi
- Out of Cell Phone Range, but can use WiFi for cell phones
- Pavilion with seating
- Restrictions
- All Attendees MUST complete the Online Waiver to attend the event. Persons who had previously attended and filled out the waiver do not need to refill the waiver.
- No Open Flames
- No camping at the ranch before or after the star party event
- No Firearms
- Dogs must be on leases AT ALL TIMES
- Eating Arrangements
- Pot Luck Friday & Sunday Evening
- Breakfast will be Provided
Event Astro Photography
