[sac-forum] 2008 SAC Spring Public Star Party Saturday May 10 at Thunderbird Park
- From: Jack Jones <telescoper@xxxxxxx>
- To: AZ-SAC ANNOUNCE <SAC-Announce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, AZ SAC Forum <sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:36:47 -0700
Calling all Club members!
Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix will be celebrating Astronomy Day with
a Public Star Party at Thunderbird Park in Glendale on Saturday May 10,
7-9:30 pm. So if you can possibly come out, bring your telescope and
help introduce the general public to the Grand World of Astronomy. We
would certainly appreciate it! Remember to bring plenty of water and a
step stool for the little tykes. Please use the announcement below or
the flyer handed out at the meeting to alert your friends, neighbors and
co-workers. Keep an eye out for the Event listing in the AZ Republic the
first week of May. Let me know if you have any questions. Further info
is on the SAC website.
Thx!
Jack
Here is our announcement:
Hello All!
Astronomy Day will be celebrated on May 10 this year. As part of this
event, the Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix and the Glendale Parks and
Recreation Department will host the 2008 Spring Public Star Party on
Saturday May 10, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Thunderbird Park in Glendale.
Sunset is at 7:19 PM. The Moon will be a waxing crescent with 35%
illuminated. Saturn will be perfectly placed, and we will be viewing
Saturn, Mercury, and Mars, along with the Moon and other celestial
objects and deep sky wonders through a variety of telescopes, large and
small, starting at dusk. Club members will be available to answer your
questions on Astronomy and the Universe in general.
The main entrance to the Park is on 59th Avenue between Deer Valley and
Pinnacle Peak Rd. Go 1.5 mi. north of the 101 on 59th Avenue and turn
left (West) at the entrance. Follow the signs in the park to the parking
area.
It is recommended to bring plenty of bottled water to stay hydrated.
Restroom facilities will be available at the entrance to the Park as
will a shuttle bus to transport participants to the observing site.
The event is free. Please join us for a night under the stars!
Jack Jones
Public Events Coordinator
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix AZ
623-322-1559 (Contact)
Other related posts:
- » [sac-forum] 2008 SAC Spring Public Star Party Saturday May 10 at Thunderbird Park
