JOHN DOBSON, the “MACGUYVER OF ASTRONOMY” IS GUEST SPEAKER AT THE CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER’S ASTRONOMY FAIR. On Saturday, September 24, 2005, The Cincinnati Observatory Center will celebrate the hobby of astronomy with our annual ScopeOut Astronomy Fair. ScopeOut 2005 is an opportunity for families and people of all ages to look at the latest and greatest astronomical equipment offered by local and national vendors. Other activities include: •Lectures on how to buy a telescope •Telescope making demonstrations •Space art and astrophotography exhibits •Educational materials for teachers •Science career information from UC, Xavier, NKU and other local universities •Kids’ crafts, art contest and activities •Ask the Astronomer Booth •Safe viewing of the sun •Evening stargazing through our 101 and 160 year old telescopes •Tours of this National Historic Landmark •The public is encouraged to bring their telescopes for expert help •Door prizes include telescopes, binoculars, and all sorts of astronomical goodies. ScopeOut 2005’s evening’s dinner/lecture features Mr. John Dobson. Mr. Dobson is well known to the astronomy community as the father of “Sidewalk Astronomy” where amateur astronomers set up their telescopes at shopping malls, parks and other unexpected venues to bring the heavens to the public. His lecture title is “Cosmology, the fall of the Big Bang and its Replacement”. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Noon to 5 PM for the Fair 6 PM to 8 PM for the dinner & Keynote Lecture 8 to 10:30 PM celestial viewing of the Moon and Stars (weather permitting) ADMISSION Adults, $5.00 Children $3.00 Keynote Speaker and Dinner Reservations, add $15 After 4:00pm, Donation Requested. Tours & evening viewing (weather permitting)