MAY 2008 PAS EVENTS
MAY IS WARMER TEMPERATURES & GREAT VIEWING!
Thu May 1 – PAS Meeting, see speaker schedule below. 7Pm PVCC Library. Everyone Welcome!
Fri May 2 – Astronomy Day at PVCC. All day event – Noon to 10pm, with daytime Solar Viewing, plus hands on activities, and evening viewing. Volunteers needed. Those who RSVP may receive a special prize (one per family). Check in at the PAS Table of handouts. RSVP by day before.
Fri May 2 – Wow Star Party. RSVP with Chet, PAS Telescope operators ONLY. See list below for location of this star party.
Sat May 3 – Deep Sky Star Party at 2 Trees Star Party. RSVP with Barb. Sundown to ? Visible that night: 4pm Sun, Moon, Venus. Moon sets 5:30pm, Venus Sets 6:15pm, Sunset 7pm, Mercury, Mars, Saturn 7;15pm, Mercury sets 8pm.
Sat May 3 – Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Party, PV Park 40th Street & Union Hills. RSVP with Terri, 6pm to 10pm. Volunteers Needed. Visible that night: 4pm Sun, Moon, Venus. Moon sets 5:30pm, Venus Sets 6:15pm, Sunset 7pm, Mercury, Mars, Saturn 7;15pm, Mercury sets 8pm.
Thu May 8 – Star Party at PVCC by Telescope Dome. 6pm to 10pm. RSVP with Terri. Volunteers Needed. Visible that night: Moon, Venus Sets at 6:30pm, Sunset 7pm. Mercury, Mars, & Saturn visible 7:15pm, Mercury set 8:45pm.
Fri May 9 – North Mountain Park Visitor Center parking lot Star Party, 5pm to 9:30pm. RSVP with Terri. Volunteers Needed. Visible that night: Moon, Venus Sets at 6:30pm, Sunset 7pm. Mercury, Mars, & Saturn visible 7:15pm, Mercury set 8:45pm.
Sun May 25 – Bookman's FREE Telescope Accessories Workshop 3pm to 6:30pm. Special guest speaker 3:30pm to 5pm. Seating is limited, RSVP required with Terri. Mike Marron: Topic “Stars & Stellar Jets.” Bring your telescope, Accessories, and Questions and come learn to use your telescope by daytime, so the next time you go out at night, you won't be as lost.
Thu May 29 - PAS Meeting of the Minds – Business meeting, no children please. PVCC G-147 7pm to 10pm. Come share your ideas with PAS.
Sat May 31 – Deep Sky Star Party at 2 Trees Star Party. RSVP with Barb. Sundown to ? Visible that night: Sun by Venus 4:30pm, Sun & Venus set 7:15pm, Mercury, Mars, & Saturn visible 7:30pm, Mercury sets 8pm, Moon rise 3:15am.
Terri, Events Coordinator
Email: Events@PASAz.org
Phoenix Astronomical Society
