I think it might be helpful to find out what Bookmans asked PAS to do on July
6th. Their flier suggests a 1 hour Star Wars scavenger hunt is the theme of the
program. Why are we so concerned with solar?? If Terri could let us know what
Bookmans asked us to do and why, it would be helpful.It might be that Kevin's
planet globes and rocket models might be more interesting to little kids. Very
important to see the email Bookmans sent Terri about this event and what they
wanted us to do.
A year or 2 ago I took part in a solar event outside Bookmans in the summer, it
was painfully hot, and then I found out the theme was space heroes, nothing to
do with solar!!
Sam
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On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Alex Vrenios <axv@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Let me suggest that we put solar eclipse glasses, maybe a telescope with a
solar filter on it, and a PST solar-only telescope on display for people to
see. We can also display images of sunspots and solar prominences.
We should mention that solar activity is high every eleven years or so, and
that we are currently in a (very) low activity period, that the indoor display
is because there is probably nothing to see on the Sun right now.
I can bring solar eclipse glasses and binoculars with glass solar filters on
them, if you like this idea. I’ve also got some books with some solar event
images. I’m sure others do too.
Alex
On May 30, 2017, at 3:21 PM, Terri <starstuff@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm changing the event to indoors only. Mike and I can set up tables, maybe
someone can put one of their scopes on display and talk about how it works,
indoors. I'm setting this up. no outdoors in July.
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 1:38 PM, Terri <starstuff@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm working on requesting compensation in the way of credit at Bookmans.
I did mention the heat situation, and the last time Katy asked for us to do an
event
in the summer, she did give us $50 gift certs for bookmans, so maybe she will
do that again.
I'm also asking Mike to bring the Canopies to the event so we can all hide in
the shade under the PAS Canopies.
I await her answer.
Terri
On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 6:47 AM, Alex Vrenios <axv@xxxxxxx> wrote:
June through September is too hot. In December the Sun is low in the sky, and
may even be hidden by the surrounding buildings in Bookman’s parking lot.
I don’t think there is sufficient compensation for standing in direct sunlight
for three hours. Just say no.
Alex
On May 27, 2017, at 2:13 AM, Paul Facuna <pl.6784@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I agree with Sam that the outside volunteers that are in the hot sun should be
highly compensated plus it is not a good time of the year for solar viewing
because of the heat. In addition July 6 is 2 days after July 4 and I think a
lot of people may be out of town on vacation because it is a short working week.
I think the event should be postponed to cooler weather.
Paul F.
On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 1:04 PM, Don Boyd <azphotog@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I agree with Sam...I am thinking it will be hot for me to do this, so I am
probably not going to sign up for this.
Don k
PAStimes Editor
On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 12:41 PM, Redacted sender insanas for DMARC
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Terri, for those who will be in the heat and humidity outside in the sun on
asphalt for 3 hours on July 6th during the hot part of the day, they should get
at least $50 coupons from Bookmans. July 6th is a horrible time of year for
solar viewing in Phoenix. For those doing inside presentations, if they get $25
coupons, fine, but they will not be burned up like those outside. To do this
job for free inside is even ok, but to be outside in the furnace for 3 hours,
there should be compensation. There is a risk to the person and to the
telescope equipment outside. Canopies do not do the trick since the scopes and
the astronomer have to be in the sun. Also, entering solar minimum there is a
chance there will be no sunspots or flares. Did Bookmans request solar scopes?
If so, they should at least provide compensation with coupons. If they didn't
request solar scopes, we should rethink having outside scopes in risky
conditions.
Sincerely, Sam Insana President of PAS
-----Original Message-----
From: Terri <starstuff@xxxxxxxxx>
To: PAS Members ListServ <pasmembers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, May 26, 2017 12:14 pm
Subject: [pasmembers] New Event on PAS Website for July 6 - Solar Viewing
Good morning PAS Members,
Indoor or outdoor displays, demos, handouts
and outdoor Solar Viewing
from 12pm to 3pm at Bookmans
at 19th Ave and Northern on July 6.
Sign up to today to assist.
Let me know if you are inside and what
you are doing to help, or outside with a Solar telescope.
I'm working on the details of the event.
RSVP today if you can do this event, and after i get
the details we want to know (will be posted in private forums) you can change
your RSVP if you decide against
doing the event. I just need to know we have a minimum of 2 solar scopes
attending, and maybe some indoor help.
I would like Mike to attend as well, with a meteorite table indoors with me, or
we might do it outside at the front
of the store like we do the Sidewalk Astronomy events. I haven't decided yet.
But input would be great.
http://www.pasaz.org/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2341&day=2017-7-6
Terri, Event Manager
I'm still adding details to this event.
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Good friends are like stars. You don't always
see them, but you always know they are there.
Terri Phoenix Astronomical Society Event Manager
Visit the P.A.S. Facebook Page & My Facebook Page
Visit my Music Page: Private Music Instructor & Music Facebook Page
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Good friends are like stars. You don't always
see them, but you always know they are there.
Terri Phoenix Astronomical Society Event Manager
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