Dr Musgrave is a professional motivational speaker emphasizing leadership and team work. His NASA career spanned the Apollo era to the space shuttle. Dr Musgrave participated in the design and development space suits. Perhaps the most dramatic event was on his fith mission he repaired the Hubble space shuttle. This is a not for profit event and cannot be missed being held a the cradle of of aviation space museum. This is a very special event tickets are limited go to web site for more information

35th Annual Apollo Rendezvous Telescope Fair and Astronomy Convention... Hosted By the Miami Valley Astronomical Society and held at the Boonshoft Museum Of Discovery in Dayton, Ohio. Professional talks and workshops, vendors, astrophoto & telescope contest and door prizes. This event Includes a Bar-B-Q, Star Party & Deep Sky observing and imaging from John Bryan State Park Observatory in Yellows Springs,Ohio on Saturday Night.

Astronomers everywhere, welcome to North Dakota! Speakers include: Dr. Jim Zimbelman from National Air and Space Museum, Elizabeth Warner from Deep Impact Amateur Observer Program, Vishnu Reddy from Spaceguard India, and More... Steak dinner with Authors Dr. John Hoganson and Edward Murphy who wrote the book Geology of Lewis and Clark Trail. Starparty located at Cross Ranch State Park, on the Legendary Lewis and Clark Trail, 35 miles North of Bismarck. Telescopes at night and activities during the day. Both camping and hotel lodging. Check us out and observe from the dark North Dakota skies. PS: ND Weather is nice in June! Clear Skies -chris

The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club, in partnership with the Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce will host the first annual Almost Heaven Star Party June 2-5, at The Mountain Institute in Spruce Knob West Virginia. For those of you have haven't been, Spruce Knob is one of the premier dark sites in the east, and the Mountain Institute offers amenities not often found at Star Parties. In addition to camping, all registrants will have access to hot showers, rest rooms, and meal service. Space is limited, and registration is capped at 250, so visit the website and register online today! http://www.novac.com/AHSP/register.php. This event is dedicated to those who seek the darkest conditions available for their observing or astrophotography sessions, and we welcome interested amateurs from around the country. Please note that there will be no on-site registration.

Cherry Springs Star Party (CSSP) hosted by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. This four night star party offers plenty of observing opportunities, excellent speakers, good food, workshops, door prizes, and much more. Speakers include comet hunter Don Machholz, Dr. James Kaler, "The StarGazer" from the University of Illinois, Bob Naeye, Senior Editor at S&T, plus several others. Registration is open now through April 30, 2005.

The Denver Astronomical League (www.thedas.org) is holding a SUN and STAR party at Chamberlin Observatory on the Denver University campus. Lots of scopes will be there to veiw and view through

The Chicago Astronomical Society will hold its annual picnic on May 14, 2005 at Vana's Farm

Join us for a celebration of Earth Day and National Astronomy Day. The festivities will feature hands-on activities, presentations, astronomy and space exhibits, workshops and planetarium shows. Free with Museum admission ($7 Adults, $3 Kids)

Dr. Phil Plait Myths and legends about the Red Planet have been around us for as long as people have looked at the stars. Recently these myths have taken a decidedly alien turn, with claims about a Face on Mars, cities, and even a mass transit system! Astronomer Dr. Phil Plait (author of Bad Astronomy and creator of the popular website Badastronomy.com) will discuss these myths and, using his trademark blend of science and humor, show just why they are wrong. Tickets $12.00 (Members $10.00), call 973-596-6563.

Delmarva Star Gaze includes camping, star gazing, swap meet, talks & presentations. Event will be held on the Eastern Shore (Delmarva Peninsula)at the Tuckahoe Equestrian Center, Queen Anne, MD.