About this Event
Outside of our cities, Central Oregon and Southeastern Oregon still have some of the darkest and most starry skies in the lower 48 . We experience up to 300 days of sunshine per year, low humidity and high transparency for star gazing. Our night skies, however, are threatened by poor outdoor lighting choices and the resulting light pollution.
But it turns out that light pollution is one of the easiest forms of pollution to eliminate! Learn what DarkSky Oregon is doing to preserve our night skies and what you can do to help; then, get some hints for star gazing and astro tourism opportunities in Central Oregon.
Please arrive a few minutes early if you'd like to grab a drink before the event. There will be no table service in the banquet room, so come in early to dine in the pub, or order your food at the bar. Due to limited capacity, each individual must register for their own ticket. Please cancel if you find yourself unable to attend.
Chris Hill is an experienced and avid deep sky astro photographer with a passion for preserving and sharing the wonders of the dark sky. He has wide experience in analytical chemistry, commodity sampling, software development and IT management. Chris was born in London, England and emigrated to the US in 1984. He’s married with two adult daughters and has been living in Bend full time since May 2024.
Dark Sky Oregon’s mission is to preserve Oregon's magnificent dark skies and to diminish light pollution for the health, safety, and well-being of all life. Learn more at darkskyoregon.org.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
495 NE Bellevue Dr, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, United States
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