Happy & Wonderful Tuesday to our fellow Star Gazers!
I have 2 interesting links to share with you.
This link is very interesting. 3D images of outer space.
http://www.pbase.com/geokolb/stereo_images
Did someone say we have a 9th Planet again? Check out this link for more info. Matt sent it my way.
http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/02/15/a-nine-planet-solar-system-once-more-nasa-telescope-may-reveal-new-planet-tyche/?xid=rss-nation-yahoo
Upcoming Events of interest in March 2011
Mar 3: PAS Meeting at PVCC inG-147 with Dennis Young. Topic: Astro-Scenic-Photography. Plus NSN Awards & a mini Show n Tell by Pete. 7pm to 10pm - Everyone welcome. More info: http://www.pasaz.org/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=200&day=2011-3-3&c=1
Mar 6: Bookman's Backroom - FREE Telescope Workshop 3:30pm to 5:30pm, RSVP required with Terri Events@pasaz.org by day before, please. Bring your scope & accessories & learn how to use it. More info: http://www.pasaz.org/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=549&day=2011-3-6&c=1
Mar 10: Indoor / Outdoor Astronomy Event at PVCC in G-147 7:30 to 9:30 with Star Party. Everyone welcome, bring a friend. RSVP is requested with Terri Events@pasaz.org by day before, please. More info:
http://www.pasaz.org/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=577&day=2011-3-10
Mar 19: PAS 1st Annual Moon Marathon at Mike's Home in Carefree. Directions & map to Mike's home will be provided after RSVP is received. Everyone is welcome to compete. Prizes awarded for first completion. If enough prizes have been received from donating companies, everyone may win a prize if they complete the marathon. RSVP is required by Mar 15th to participate. RSVP with Terri Events@pasaz.org. Event starts at 4pm for potluck. Marathon begins at 7pm and ends 11pm. Judges will be available to confirm you identified Feature on Moon. To enter marathon, you must have your own scope to use for marathon, no sharing will be allowed. Open to the public for marathon participants only (and their immediate family), no additional viewers. More Details: http://www.pasaz.org/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=568&day=2011-3-19&c=1
Mar 24: Open to the public - FREE Telescope Workshop & Star Party at PVCC by G-147 and Telescope Dome 7pm to 10pm. RSVP is required with Terri Events@pasaz.org. More details: http://www.pasaz.org/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=576&day=2011-3-24
We hope to see you at our events. Please RSVP when requested. Some events are canceled if no Public RSVP's are received.
Have a super Tuesday!
Terri, Events Coordinator
Email: Events@PASAz.org
Phoenix Astronomical Society
