Stellafane Convention

When and where Stellafane Convention is held

Not yet announced. Its usual timing is new-moon weekend in late July or August; the darkest weekend that fits is computed from the Moon.

Stellafane Convention is held at Breezy Hill near Springfield, Vermont, each year at about the same time (new-moon weekend in late July or August). It is organized by Springfield Telescope Makers. The oldest telescope makers' convention in the US.

Dates here are planning estimates from the Moon, not announced dates. Confirm with the organizer before you book.

How dark the sky gets at Stellafane Convention

Computed for the night of the party at the observing field, in local time.

At latitude 43.3°N, every star north of declination -47° rises here at some time of year. That puts Omega Centauri, at -47°, within reach low in the south. The Milky Way core in Sagittarius tops out 18° above the southern horizon.

What you can see from Springfield on the party night

Highest altitude each showpiece reaches between the end of evening twilight and the start of morning twilight that night. Dimmed rows are out of reach from this latitude or this season; that is the case for choosing a party farther south.

Planets in the night sky

Where Breezy Hill is

Breezy Hill near Springfield, Vermont. Coordinates 43.280°N, 72.520°W (approximate).

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Open the larger map · Directions. Arrive before dark: headlights on the field ruin everyone's night vision.

Camping and lodging at Stellafane Convention

Field camping. Book early; on-site spaces at popular parties fill months ahead.

Star parties near Stellafane Convention

Stellafane Convention record

From the site's star parties dataset (starparties_q426). Sky conditions are computed in your browser for the field's coordinates.