Join members
of the Sidewalk Astronomers at Kaibab Lodge for
a Milky
Way talk at sunset
June 11, 2007
On June 11 four members of the Sidewalk Astronomers will
present a special star party to guests at the Kaibab Lodge. Join
astronomer and writer Jane Houston Jones (who works on the NASA
Cassini Mission to Saturn organizing amateur astronomers to do
educational outreach http://soc.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm ),
Morris Jones, an experienced astronomer, lecturer and writer, Barry
Peckham from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society,
also an active astronomer writer and lecturer, and John
Dobson who has been called the "Pied Piper of Astronomy," the "Star
Monk," and the "MacGuyver of Astronomy." The four
have presented star parties and star talks to thousands of
members
of
the public
all over the United States (and Australia), and particularly enjoy
showcasing the summer Milky Way in pristine dark sky settings like
the Kaibab Lodge.
Stargazing will begin when it is dark. If you bring flashlights,
remember to always point them down, and cup your hand over the light
to protect your night vision and that of those around you. It is
amazing how little flashlight you need when the stars are out. The
lights affect your night vision and your star gazing potential. Special
red tape (automotive lens repair tape) will be available to place
on your flashlight if you wish. |


The annual Grand Canyon Star party takes place June 9th through
the 16th 2007 on the North and South rims of the Grand Canyon.
It is free to the public.
For more information here is the website: http://www.tucsonastronomy.org/gcsp.html
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