This is your email issue of TICKET TO THE STARS,
provided to you by the Phoenix Astronomical Society
MARCH 2011 UPCOMING PAS EVENTS
March has a nice spread out line up of events for PAS Members & Guests to enjoy.
Mar 3: PAS Meeting in G-147. Guest Speaker is Dennis Young. Topic is Astro-Scenic-Photography & more. 7pm to 10pm. Special Show & Tell by Pete Morrisey & Night Sky Network Awards Ceremony. Bring a Friend!
Mar 4 & 5: Messier Marathon at 2 Trees site N. of Sedona. For more info & to attend, contact Dennis Young dennis-young@hotmail.com
Mar 5: Cuttin' Edge Observatory Star Party in Mayer. RSVP is with Chris webmaster@pasaz.org. PAS Members only. Please arrive prior to sundown at 6:15pm.
Mar 6: PAS FREE Telescope Workshop at Bookman's, in back room. RSVP is required with Terri Events@pasaz.org. Time is from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Bring scope, learn how to use it. Open to all ages.
Mar 8: Cancer Treatment Center Star Party. PAS Members only. 7:30pm to 9:30pm, RSVP is with Joe jcollins79@cox.net by day before. This is a Paid event. Be sure you are on the PAStimes Star Tours Team so you get paid for this event. PAS Volunteers welcome.
Mar 10: Indoor / Outdoor Astronomy Event & Star Party at PVCC by Telescope Dome & G-147. Come enjoy hands on activities & handouts in G-147, while a star party takes place outside. Weather Permitting. RSVP is requested with Terri Events@pasaz.org.
Mar 11: Astrophoto Meeting in G-147 at PVCC 7pm.
Mar 19: 1st Annual PAS Moon Marathon. Read about this event in the Newsletter (link provided below) on page 4. Everyone Welcome. RSVP is REQUIRED.
Mar 22: Cancer Treatment Center Star Party Back Up Date. PAS Members only. 7:30pm to 9:30pm, RSVP is with Joe jcollins79@cox.net by day before. This is a Paid event. PAS Volunteers welcome.
Mar 24: PVCC Telescope Workshop 7pm - 10pm. Meet in G-147 to learn to use your telescope by daylight, then move outdoors, and learn to use it at night. When you RSVP with Terri Events@pasaz.org, please provide the number in your party, and what scope you will bringing that night so we have a teacher available to assist you with your scope. Handouts & Meteorite Man will most likely be provided as well. This is also a PAS STAR PARTY. PAS Telescope Volunteers needed.
Mar 26: Virtual Star Party at Chris's home in Goodyear. RSVP is required with Chris Webmaster@pasaz.org. Time frame for this night's session will be 7pm to 1am. Bring a snack & Drink to share. PAS Members only.
Mar 26: Desert Botanical Garden PAID Star Party 7pm to 9pm. PAStimes Star Tours members are invited to sign up to assist at this event by day before. Sam is RSVP Insanas@aol.com.
Apr 7: PAS Meeting in PVCC Library. Guest Speaker is Richard Hill. Topic is TBA. 7pm to 10pm. Bring a Friend! ***
The March PAStimes Newsletter is ready for download and can be found at this link:
http://www.pasaz.org/PAStimes/2010-2011/2011-03.pdf
PAS Speaker Line up for rest of Spring 2011
Apr 7: Richard Hill - Topic: TBA
May 5 in G-147: Dolores Hill + Pizza Party + Elections + Moon Marathon Awards Ceremony - Topic: "Meteorites: Keys to Understanding the Solar System"
May 19 in G-147: Robert Piccioni + Party + Messier Marathon Awards Ceremony - Topic: "Einstein for Everyone"
Here are some links of interest for your enjoyment....
New Record! Telescope Finds 19 Asteroids in One Night
Received this link from Matt.
http://www.space.com/10962-asteroids-discovery-record-hawaii-telescope.html
space shuttle launch viewed from airplane
Received this link from Leah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE_USPTmYXM
Have a super day!
See you at tonight's meeting!
Terri, Events Coordinator
Email: Events@PASAz.org
Phoenix Astronomical Society
