PAS's Astronomy Day is tonight 5/9 at N. Mt Park.
RSVP's are required by 3pm today to attend, and help out.
Weather permitting. If there is a cancellation of this star party
due to high winds, as has been happening all this week in the evenings,
you will get the notice through this blog. Check back around 4:30 or before
you head out.
N. Mt Park is located just south of Thunderbird Rd on 7th Street, the first Right you can make.
We are meeting just outside the Visitor Center.
Snacks and drinks are provided by the V.C. and park service.
Restrooms are available.
Our scheduled star party is from 5pm to 9:3opm.
Bring the whole family.
Currently we have 5pm to dark, Solar viewing and some Astronomy demos... "Why does the Universe work like it does - Moon in particular?" and more.
Evening will go until the public departs.
RSVP through PAS is Free.
I need your RSVP to be able to cancel with you if the winds pick up. This location blows dust in higher winds, and the telescopes will not be viewing if the winds are too high.
Three of these events were planned Winter 2008.
The first one on Mar 14 was canceled due to very high winds.
The second one on April 26 was a great success. The winds didn't pick up until the evening hours when we were already packing things up to go home.
Tonight, we want to see a repeat of Apr 26 and everyone have fun and enjoy the event!!!
We are working on scheduling 3 more for the Fall (Sept - Dec). Watch for that info on our website at PASAZ.org UPCOMING EVENTS. We'd love for you to attend (with RSVP).
See you there tonight! : )
The below article talks about Astronomy Day around the world.
Enjoy!
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/home/Astronomy_Day.html
Terri, Events Coordinator
Email: Events@PASAz.org
Phoenix Astronomical Society
