PUBLIC NIGHT SCHEDULE

 

The general public is invited to visit the Observatory where programs are presented on Monday evenings at 8:00 pm.  These include discussions and illustrated talks on astronomy; planetarium programs; and offer the opportunity to view the planets, moon, and other objects through the telescope, weather permitting. Due to limited parking and seating at the Observatory, admission is by reservation only

Attendance is limited to adults and students 5th grade and above.  Interested individuals or groups can apply by letter or phone call (654-6407) to the Observatory to obtain reservations for these "Public Nights".  A map of the Observatory location will be mailed upon request. The evening program will be presented, even if the weather should not permit observation through the telescope. The admission fees are $2 for adults and $1 per student.  There is no admission fee for MCAO members, but reservations are still required.

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Date   Host             Title of Presentation                Moon Age

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2007                                                                -

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Jul 30 Greg Lee         "Moonstruck"                               16

 

Aug 13 Mike Cox         "Supernovae"                               22

 

Aug 27 Bill Sharp       "The Meteors & Showers"                     7

 

Sep 10 Scott Jackson    "In Search of Ancient Astronomers"         28

 

Sep 24 Lynn King        "Caroline Herschel Visits"                 12

 

Oct 15 Don Wilson       "Distance & Time"                           4

 

Oct 29 Stan Owocki      "The Brightest Supernova Ever!"            17

 

Nov 12 Bob Mentzer      "Tycho and Kepler"                          3

 

Nov 26 Sheila Vincent   "Tour of the Universe"                     16

 

Dec 10 Judi Provencal   "Music of the Stars"                        1

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2008                                                                -

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Jan 28 Mike Cox         "Extra-Solar Planets"                      19

 

Feb 11 Greg Lee         "Moonstruck"                                5

 

Feb 25 Scott Jackson    "A Case for Dark Matter"                   19

 

Mar 10 TBD                                                          3

 

Mar 31 Lynn King        "Caroline Herschel Visits"                 23

 

Apr 14 Don Wilson       "The Planets Today"                         9

 

Apr 28 John Case        "Family Life of Stars"                     21

 

May 12 Bob Mentzer      "Tycho & Kepler"                            8

 

Jun  2 Sheila Vincent   "Tales of the Night Sky"                   28

 

Jun 16 Judi Provencal   "Music of the Stars                        12

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Moon age: New = 0,29, FQ = 7, Full = 14, LQ = 21

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