Deep South Star Gaze XLIII November 18-23, 2025 (Tue - Sat nights) At Feliciana Retreat and Conference Center, near near Norwood, Louisiana

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Named one of the 19 Great Star Parties by ASTRONOMY magazine in the September, 1998 edition, we have a lot to offer - A great setting at a great time of year, among a lot of other eager amateur astronomers anxious to do some serious observing. It happens each fall at the Feliciana Retreat and Conference Center near Norwood, Louisiana (10274 LA-422, Norwood, LA). Here is a Google map of their location.

This website is only a brief introduction to the DSSG and the information here is updated on an infrequent basis. There's a much better (and more current!) source of information about the fall Deep South Star Gaze and the smaller, more informal spring Deep South Spring Scrimmage. For much more up to date information, please join the Deep South Star Gaze forum. It's the official Internet home of the DSSG and there you'll find complete details about these great events as well as access to registration information, photos and group members who can answer your questions.

All scopes great and small... Bill and Pat discuss the finer points of Pat's beautiful mini-Dob built around Astroscan optics. What's better than a crystal-clear night sky? Well, how about a crystal-clear night sky and beautiful daytime weather? CW enjoys a spot of sunspot observing! There are numerous nature and walking trails in the area.

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