Perseid meteor shower viewing at Squaw Valley
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 7:27pm
Watch the sky light up on Thursday, Aug. 12, at Squaw Valley USA during the annual Perseid Meteor Shower Family Camp-out.
Families can camp under the stars and watch the night sky light-up at the best viewing location in Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA's High Camp, el. 8200 feet. Reservations are necessary. Call (800) 545-4350.
The Perseids come every year beginning in late July and stretching into August. Among the many nights of the shower, there is always the one night that the viewing of the shower is at its best. This year, that evening falls on Thursday, August 12. Sky watchers can witness colorful fireballs, occasional outbursts and almost always, long hours of gracefully streaking meteors.
Perseid Meteor Shower campers can upload the Cable Car between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Upon arriving at High Camp, guests have the option of starting off the evening with a sunset hike around Squaw Valley’s upper mountain peaks or eating dinner at the mountaintop cafe (not included in price).
Following, there will be an informational briefing on telescopes as well as campfire activities and at 10 p.m., the meteor shower viewing will begin! In the morning, from 7 am to 8 am, campers will enjoy a continental breakfast before downloading the Cable Car.
Reservations for the Perseid Meteor Shower Campout are required and this event does sell out so register early. Registrants will receive a detailed information packet along with confirmation. For more information and to make reservations call (800) 545-4350.
Click here for the event schedule.
