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Summer Stargazing at High Camp, Squaw Valley, California Squaw Valley USA’s summer stargazing sessions at High Camp, elevation 8200 feet, will take place Friday and Saturday evenings in July and August (excluding July 18-19 (Full Moon dates). Short seminars on astronomy are offered to those who are interested, and astronomers will be available to provide information on telescope use and sky watching. Stargazing is FREE with the purchase of a Cable Car ticket (cable car is discounted after 5 pm). This summer’s dates include July 4-5, July 11-12, July 25-26, August 1-2, August 8-9, August 22-23, and August 29-30, 2008. Professional astronomers Paul and Gigi Giles bring a variety of high-powered telescopes to High Camp, offering guests the chance to explore the majesty and wonders of the night sky. Summer’s clear, crisp evenings, and Squaw Valley USA’s high elevation and light pollution-free skies create an excellent opportunity to view a variety of astronomical phenomenon not regularly seen by the naked eye such as constellations, planets, satellites, galaxies, nebula, star clusters, double stars, the Milky Way and even meteor showers. NOTE: Stargazing can be cancelled due to wind or other weather so if you think the weather might be questionable please call (530-583-6985) ahead of time to confirm. For more information on Stargazing at High Camp or any of Squaw Valley’s summer offerings, please call 530-583-6985 or visit www.squaw.com. For
lodging specials, call 866-366-7261
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