STARFEST ETIQUETTE

To make STARFEST an enjoyable experience for everyone we would appreciate your cooperation in following the rules of etiquette below:

1. WALK DON'T DRIVE while inside the campground. It is a great way of meeting people and making new friends.

2. DRIVE CAREFULLY. People and telescopes are everywhere.

3. DON'T MOVE CARS AT NIGHT unless required by medical emergency. If you must move your car please use red filters to cover your headlights. Red filters are available at the registration desk or in the main tent.

4. PARKING FOR NON-CAMPERS. If you are not camping, please park your car in the designated parking area, near the registration tent. If you have a telescope to set up, please do so in the special observing area set up for non-campers. Power is available in this area. Only campers may park in the camping area.

5. RED LIGHTS AT NIGHT. White lights are not allowed anywhere in the observing area. Please:

  • Cover your flashlight with a red filter and keep the beam aimed at the ground
  • Cover your trunk and car interior lights with red filters if you are going to be accessing your car during the night
  • DO NOT USE propane or naphtha camping lanterns
  • NO CAMPFIRES
  • Shield computer monitors, keep screen intensity to a minimum, and use night vision mode or a red filter.

Special red filters are available at the registration desk.

6. WE WILL NOT TOLERATE:

  • conduct which is offensive and disturbing to others
  • loud noise or music
  • excessive consumption of alcohol or use of other intoxicating substances.
7. STARFEST IS AN ASTRONOMY CONFERENCE — NOT A ROCK CONCERT. You are encouraged to share your interest in astronomy, not your taste in music. Please use headphones if you must observe with music.

8. PETS: we love them, but please leave them at home.

9. PLEASE RESPECT THE PRIVACY OF THE SEASONAL CAMPERS. Do not trespass or remove anything from their campsites (seasonal campsites will be clearly marked).

10. THEFTS CAN OCCUR, so please protect your valuables.

11. Please obey all River Place Campground rules.

12. The NORTH YORK ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION does not accept any responsibility or liability for damage or injury to you or your equipment.

13. The NORTH YORK ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION reserves the right to eject any person not willing to comply with these rules of conduct.

North York Astronomical Association Resources