Creekside Observatory 2009-2010 Astronomy Open House Events, Dayton Beach FL, April 16
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Creekside Observatory in Daytona Beach, Florida presents: Astronomy Open House. Explore the stars and planets through out telescopes and binoculars! Six events during the 2009-2010 academic year. September 18, October 23, November 20, February 19, March 26, and April 16. Friday nights 8pm - 11pm, free admission, all ages, please see our webpage for directions, http://observatory.db.erau.edu For more information, please contact Dr. Jason Aufdenberg at (386) 226-7123
NEAF Solar Star Party 2010, Suffern, NY , April 16-18
Seventh Annual NSSP NEAF Solar Star Party 2010 on April 17 - 18, 2010
Rockland Astronomy Club, Suffern, NY
sponsors these 2010 amateur astronomy events:
April 16 NEAIC - NORTHEAST ASTRO-IMAGING CONFERENCE
www.rocklandastronomy.com
April 17 - 18 NEAF - NORTHEAST ASTRONOMY FORUM
NSSP - NEAF SOLAR STAR PARTY
www.rocklandastronomy.com
www.neafsolar.com
NCRAL 2010 Sponsored by TCAA, Bloomington-Normal IL, April 16-17
The Twin City Amateur Astronomers (TCAA) of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, will host the 2010 annual meeting of the North Central Region of the Astronomical League (NCRAL) on April 16-17, 2010. The event features family-friendly activity opportunities and a variety of program speakers to pique your astronomy and space exploration interests. The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn hotel near the Bloomington-Normal, Illinois airport.Visit the registration site at www.ncral2010.org for program details.
Contact: Carl Wenning wenning@phy.ilstu.edu Club URL www.tcaa.us Email: tcaa@tcaa.us Optional Excursions Informal Observing at Sugar Grove Nature Center Retro Astronomy - ISU Planetarium and the historic Normal Theater (to show a Sci-Fi Classic)
Friday evening Mission to Mars at Challenger Learning Center (Two Programs Scheduled)
Speakers and Contributed Talks Including
Galileo and His Telescopes, Dr. Carl Wenning, Illinois State University
Non-optical Space Telescopes, Dr. Daniel L. Holland, Illinois State University
Amateur Astronomy Then and Now, 1960-2010, Michael E. Bakich, Astronomy Magazine
The Future of Modern Astronomy, The James Webb Space Telescope, Tentative
The Last Mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, Astronaut Scott Altman, Tentative
NCRAL Social Hour, Banquet, Photo Contest, and Special Video Tribute to Clyde Tombaugh
7th Annual Dark Sky Festival,Harmony FL, April 17
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, FIGHT LIGHT POLLUTION!
The purpose of the Dark Sky Festival at Harmony is to expose the general public to the marvels of astronomy and the importance of protecting dark skies - not just for astronomy purposes, but also for the values that darkness provides to area wildlife.
Our entire family-friendly festival is held outdoors in low light conditions on the streets, sidewalks and park located in Harmony Town Square.
Due to Harmony's efforts and the support of the County Commissioners, an ordinance now requires new lighting in the County to be protective of dark skies. In a county that includes portions of Walt Disney World and has extensive brightly lit tourist commercial uses, this was a significant event in itself. In addition, all County facilities were retrofitted to better protect the night sky.
Harmony is an environmentally intelligent community located in Central Florida. For more information on the festival, please visit http://www.darkskyfestival.com
