[AZ-Observing] Re: Thunderbird Park Star Party
- From: "Jack Jones" <Telescoper@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2005 15:34:33 -0700
Thanks so much to all who came and to those who gave the extra effort for the
younger set. An experience like that is remembered by them all their lives.
Lamentably couldn't be there due to serious transportation problems, carb
rebuild on the truck and the old Jeep still a no-starter even with tuneup,
plugs, wires, rotor, fuel filter etc.
Jack Jones
Public Events Coordinator
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix AZ
Telescoper@xxxxxxx
www.saguaroastro.org
> Jeff,
>
> Definitely a success. I too ,didn't get a chance to get a count of Scopes,
> but it was enough to give everyone a good look. On a personal note I was
> ecstatic to see so many Girl Scouts come out. As a Girl Scout leader, I had
> invited to troops from our local neighborhood to attend as a way to work
> toward their Sky Search Badge. Looks like a lot of girls will at least have
> some exposure to the fun of astronomy. I want to especially thank Jennifer
> Polakis for her help in showing the girls that astronomy is not just for
> boys. (BTW, the Milky Ways & Starbursts were a real hit, great idea, Jenn).
>
> I had gotten to the site around 1700 and there were already a few scouts
> there. Once Jenn & I got set up we gave them a short talk about telescopes
> and gave them some kits to make planispheres (one of the requirements of the
> badge). We also talked about different legends that the constellations are
> based upon. We then started off by showing them the moon. I asked them to
> try to see who would be first to find Venus. That honor went to one of my
> girls, Kaitlin Kassube, She also found the summer triangle pretty quickly.
> Ah, to have young eyes again :)
>
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