f you could wish for anything, anything at all for the South Jersey Astronomy Club, for all potential South Jersey skygazers, and for all skygazers everywhere... what would you wish for?
For a start, how about an ideal observing site -- safe, convenient, and absolutely starry?
SJAC public SkyWatches take place at our dark sky observing site at the Belleplain State Forest in Cape May County. Belleplain is easily reached from most locations in South Jersey; yet, it's far enough from sources of light pollution to give observers a spectacular dark sky view..
GETTING THERE...
Directions to Belleplain State Forest
The SJAC observing site is located on the athletic field at Belleplain State Forest. It is easily accessable from major traffic routes in the area, including the Garden State Parkway, Route 47, Route 49 and other arteries. Once at Belleplain, check at the Ranger Station by the entrance, or follow the "star" signs which point the way to the SkyWatch. The field is located on the far side of Lake Nummy, and there's plenty of parking available.
