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Craters of the Moon Star Party
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A magical site of majestic beauty, Craters of the Moon offers extremely dark skies. On top of wonderful conditions and surroundings, daytime activities available include ice caving and hiking. Visit where what is now the Yellowstone 'hot spot' used to be. Craters offers enough amenities to be comfortable, yet small enough crowds as not infringe upon this remote setting.
- Date:
- 06/27/2008 12:00AM — 06/28/2008 12:00AM
- Location:
- Craters of the Moon NM ID, United States
- Contact:
- Mike Hart
- Email:
- president@ifastro.org
- URL:
- http://ifastro.org/web/index.php
RTMC Astronomy Expo
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The 40th annual RTMC Astronomy Expo will take place on Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26, 2008 (Memorial Day weekend). It will be held at YMCA Camp Oakes, five miles southeast of Big Bear City, California on State Route 38 at Lake Williams Road between mileposts 44 and 45. This location is about 50 miles northeast of Riverside in the San Bernardino mountains.
- Date:
- 05/23/2008 12:00AM — 05/26/2008 12:00AM
- Location:
- Big Bear CA, United States
- Contact:
- Robert Stephens
- Phone:
- (909) 948-2205
- Email:
- registrar@rtmcastronomyexpo.org
- URL:
- http://www.rtmcastronomyexpo.org/
Mid-Atlantic Mirror Making Seminar #8
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The purpose of the Seminar is to introduce proven successful mirror making techniques and practices to those wishing to make their own mirrors. Special emphasis will be placed on successfully figuring the mirror. All mirror-making materials will be furnished and expert mirror
makers will be available to guide each person’s activities. We will begin with 6” F-8, 8” F-6, and 10” F-6 mirrors and tools with diamond generated curves; ready for 220 grit. Successful mirror
makers will leave the Seminar with a fine-figured mirror ready for aluminizing. They will also have
the skills, knowledge and confidence to repeat the process as desired.
- Date:
- 03/21/2008 11:00AM — 03/23/2008 05:00PM
- Location:
- Smyrna DE, United States
- Contact:
- Don Surles
- Phone:
- 302-653-9445
- Email:
- don.surles@verizon.net
- URL:
- http://www.delmarvastargazers.org/
Stars on the Rock-Rockwall, TX
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Monthly public star party in Rockwall, Texas in Harry Myers Park, 815 Washing St. Rockwall, Texas. Visit www.texasastro.org and click the Calendar link to view the other star parties each month.
- Date:
- 10/28/2007 07:00PM — 10/28/2007 09:30PM
- Location:
- Rockwall TX, United States
- Contact:
- Joe Lalumia
- Phone:
- 972-2871191
- Email:
- joelalumia@sbcglobal.net
- URL:
- www.texasastro.org
Delmarva Stargazers No Frills XII
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The Delmarva Stargazers are pleased to announce our Twelfth annual No Frills Star Party starting
noon Wednesday October 10 until Sunday morning October 14 2007
at Tuckahoe State Park's Equestrian Center near Queen Anne, MD.
- Date:
- 10/10/2007 12:00AM — 10/14/2007 12:00AM
- Location:
- Tuckahoe State Park MD, United States
- Contact:
- Tom Pomponio
- Phone:
- 302 739 9581
- Email:
- pomponio@lycos.com
- URL:
- http://www.delmarvastargazers.org
East Coast Conference on Astronomical Imaging
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The event will offer the unique opportunity to:
- Learn advanced imaging techniques from some of the most advanced astroimagers and astrophotographers!
- Improve your processing skills through hands-on workshops, taught by the best!
- Meet some of the most renowned astroimagers and astrophotographers in the world!
- Visit our exhibitor booths to see some of your dream toys first hand!
- Most important of all: Come and have some fun with us!
Featured Speakers include:
- Adam Block (Expert Astro-Imager and Founder of Caelum Observatory)
- Richard Crisp (Renowned Astro-Imager and Emission-Line Imaging Pioneer)
- Terence Dickinson (Editor of SkyNews Magazine)
- R Jay GaBany (Remote Astro-Imager and Creative Writer)
- Doug George (Founder/President/CEO of Diffraction Limited)
- Paul Jones (Star Instruments Founder/Owner/Master Optician)
- Robert Nemiroff (APOD co-editor)
- "Dr. Clay" Sherrod (Arkansas Sky Observatory Founder)
- Andrea Tamanti (European Astro-Imager)
- Date:
- 09/28/2007 01:00PM — 09/30/2007 03:00PM
- Location:
- Philadelphia PA, United States
- Contact:
- Bob Benamati
- Email:
- webmaster@pennastroimaging.com
- URL:
- www.pennastroimaging.com/ECCAI2007
Stars on the Rock
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There will be a public outreach star gazing event on May 27, in Rockwall, Texas at Harry Myers Park, 815 E Washington St.
We will repeat the event on the 4th Sunday of each month through the summer months.
- Date:
- 05/27/2007 08:30PM — 05/27/2007 10:30PM
- Location:
- Rockwall TX, United States
- Contact:
- Joe Lalumia
- Phone:
- 972-2871191
- Email:
- joelalumia@sbcglobal.net
2007 RTMC Astronomy Expo
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Since its inception, the RTMC has expanded to encompass all aspects of amateur astronomy from beginning to advanced topics and from telescope making to "armchair" astronomy. Recently, the RTMC has included events for the whole family with horseback riding, hikes, activities for spouses and activities for the young kids.
- Date:
- 05/25/2007 12:00AM — 05/28/2007 12:00AM
- Location:
- Big Bear CA, United States
- Contact:
- Robert Stephens
- Phone:
- (909) 948-2205
- Email:
- registrar@rtmcastronomyexpo.org
- URL:
- http://www.rtmcastronomyexpo.org/
Boot Leg Astronomers Star Party
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Green River Conservation
375 Game Road, Harmon, Il. 61042
815-379-2324
Very Dark Skies
Wilderness Camping
- Date:
- 05/18/2007 12:00AM — 05/20/2007 12:00AM
- Location:
- Harmon IL, United States
- Contact:
- Mike Foster
- Phone:
- 630-231-7462
- Email:
- mdfoster1@comcast.net
Transit of Mercury
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There are only 13 transits of Mercury each century, so don't miss out on Wednesday, November 8. Join us for an afternoon of astronomical adventure. Watch as Mercury crosses the face of the sun through our specially filtered telescopes. Enjoy children's crafts and activities, as well as original programming in the Gengras Planetarium.
- Date:
- 11/08/2006 01:30PM — 11/08/2006 05:00PM
- Location:
- West Hartford CT, United States
- Contact:
- Maria Yates
- Phone:
- (860) 231-2830 ext.26
- Email:
- myates@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
- URL:
- http://www.TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
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