ESP 2023 Eclipse

 

Join us for the Annular Solar Eclipse during ESP.

Saturday October 14, 2023

Peak 11:46 – 11:51 AM, 5 minutes long!

 

 

Our Plans:

    • We’ll provide a safe astronomer-friendly venue for solar eclipse viewers
      • Our 21st year of holding the Eldorado Star Party!
    • In August 2023, we’ll start taking Reservations/Registration for ESP week, October 9-14

      • If you attended ESP in 2021 and/or 2022, August 1-14 (priority advance registration)
      • All other persons, starting Tuesday August 15
    • Also available, Day-only registration (for Saturday Oct 14)
      • Park & Set up only in non-power areas, north of pipeline
        • See map below
        • There is NO AC POWER available for these eclipse-day-only observing areas
      • Daytime-only (after 7 AM) Admission (you can bring telescope, binoculars, camera/tripod)
      • There will be portapotties available
      • Leave the Ranch any time before 5 PM Saturday
    • Here are some suggestions for safe eclipse viewing!
  • Oct 14 only:  Breakfast will be available for purchase on Saturday 9- 11 AM, at the Registration Hut

    • Let us know your breakfast needs, by submitting your Breakfast Request form
    • Cash Only (bring exact change please!)
  • We’ll need volunteers to help us with managing the front gate and parking during Saturday morning

 

 

Where is this happening?

 


Circumstances:


Eclipse-Day Only Attendees  (Parking and Observing Map):