Astronomy by Sea Kayak:
Stars over Flathead Lake

Date(s): August 1-2, 2008 - Friday evening - Saturday
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Age: 18+
Meeting Place: Zelezny Bay on Flathead Lake
Activity Level: Moderate
Instructor(s): Jerda Smeltzer and Silver Moon Kayak Company
Course Fee: $225 includes campsite, dinner, breakfast, sea kayak and sea kayaking gear
Credits: 6 OPI
Student Limit: 9

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Are you awed by the night sky when you camp out under the stars? Do you wish you knew more about astronomy? Join us for an overnight kayaking excursion that includes learning about and observing the night sky.  We’ll start with an on-shore orientation by Silver Moon Kayak Company to learn basic sea kayak skills.  We’ll paddle to Cedar Island, a gem of an island located on the Westside of Flathead Lake.  Using binoculars and a telescope, we will identify major constellations and stars along with various nebulae and galaxies.  This trip includes a short side-paddle to the Native American Pictographs, steep cliffs hanging over the lake with beautiful Indian paintings, viewable only by boat.  No kayaking or astronomy experience is necessary!