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MASP 2007 continues the annual Mid-Atlantic Star Party tradition. MASP has been patterned after the examples of Stellafane the oldest Amateur Telescope Makers Convention which is in Vermont late summer and of the Winter Star Party which is in the Florida Keys mid-Winter. MASP exists for the benefit of its attendees and the astronomical community at large. MASP is located in the "Dark Park" East of Robbins, NC. This is about halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte and halfway between Winston-Salem and Fayetteville. The skies at the site are just about as dark as they can get in the Eastern US. The location affords views of many deep-sky objects including the Milky Way, some of the southern sky objects. good planetary views as well as great observing of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. MASP was established in 1995 by John Dilday with encouragement from Gayle Riggsbee, Jim Presley and others at Winter Star Party 1995. MASP grew from the desire to share with astronomers the fellowship that only a substantial gathering can provide. With help from volunteers MASP has continued to improve each year. Most notably the Jacobs brothers have managed on-site registration for a decade. MASP has become one of THE astronomy gatherings to attend in the East US due to its central location, dark skies, quality speakers, professional vendors, great door prizes, Southern hospitality and most important of all, the attendees. Come to the Mid-Atlantic Star Party and share the experience! Come for a day, come for a night or come for the entire week. The gate will open about noon on Monday Oct 8, 2007.
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