Rose City Astronomers

Observing Site Committee

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     The Committee has tentatively developed these three categories that would meet a goal of eventually securing a variety of sites for different observing purposes. Further feedback from members and the Board will be used to refine the criteria used to describe and evaluate potential sites, and eventually determine where to devote Club efforts and resources.

Close In

  • Sites where the Club and members have "permission" to schedule public star parties and/or use on drop-in basis
  • Within 1/2 hour of downtown Portland; 15 minutes from Beaverton, Gresham Tualitin
  • Darkness: Class 6-7

Nearby

  • Members-only secured and improved site for one-night "drop-in" viewing and Club events.
  • Within 1 hour of downtown Portland
  • Darkness: Class 4-5

Remote

  • Primitive site available for multi-night member use and Club events.
  • Within 2-3 hours drive of Portland
  • Darkness: Class 1-2

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Recommended Sites 

  • Highgate Farm
  • Mt. St. Helens (Weyerhaeuser)
  • Butte Creek Scout Ranch
  • Pebble Creek/Bald Peak

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