[AZ-Observing] Re: SAC PUBLIC STAR PARTY AT THUNDERBIRD PARK SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2010
- From: "SkyWatcher" <skywatcher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 14:03:09 -0700
AJ,
We did a star party at San Tan Mountain Park (just east of Queen Creek) last
night (april 17th) and like you the clouds we peskie....
We had almost 200 attendees looking at Venus, Mars, Saturn, the moon, a few
bright stars and a few double stars...
That was about all we could pull through the clouds.
We received five calls from college students on my cell phone asking about
the Thunderbird Park event, most could not find the location.
We told them it was still a go and to enter the park from 67th Ave,
hopefully they found you.
Glad you guys do this event each year. If my schedule permits one day we
will try to get out to it.
I know the Science Center is doing an Astronomy Day event on th 24th.
We are doing an Astronomy Day event at the Challenger Space Center also on
the 24th.
Planetarium shows at 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Stargazing event from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (doors open for the stargazing at 7
PM).
As always, clear skies.
Tony La Conte
Professional Stargazer
JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador
Tony@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(623) 979 - 1393
Stargazing for Everyone, LLC
http://www.StargazingForEveryone.com
Visit our Planetarium Website:
http://www.NightSkyShow.com
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[mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of AJ Crayon
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 1:26 PM
To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: SAC PUBLIC STAR PARTY AT THUNDERBIRD PARK
SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2010
I will ditto Jeff's e-mail. Despite the less than reasonable observing
conditions we had a very respectable showing of telescope and quite a number
of guests. And don't forget the special thanks for Jack Jones.
AJ Crayon
Phoenix, AZ
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From: "Jeff Hopkins" <phxjeff@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 10:37 AM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: SAC PUBLIC STAR PARTY AT THUNDERBIRD PARK
SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2010
The weather was less than ideal last night for the Thunderbird Park Star
Party. Despite the clouds, people got some good views of the Moon, Saturn
and other objects as they peaked between the clouds. There were a couple
dozen telescopes set up and I would estimate close to 100 visitors. I got to
talk to many students and think I may have inspired some. Even without great
observing, I consider the star party a success and want to thank all those
involved, especially Jack Jones. Jeff Hopkins Phoenix Observatory Counting
Photons Phoenix, Arizona USA www.hposoft.com/Astro/astro.html International
Epsilon Aurigae Campaign http://www.hposoft.com/Campaign09.html
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