As 2012 approaches, please keep tuned to our Club Calendar for updated
events.
Club Calendar
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October 8th, 2011: Solar gazing at
Sun Spots, solar flares and solar prominences at the Cottonwood Library
from 11AM until 2PM. A Night Sky Network tent will also be filled with
pictures, projects and information about the day and night skies.
October 22nd, 2011: Come out
to the Red Rock Ranger Station on Hwy 179 just south of the Villages of
Oak Creek for a day of hiking, solar viewing thru special hydrogen alpha
telescopes and stay late for the evenings star party. A Halloween themed
Power Point presentation will start off the evenings activities.
October 29th, 2011: Walnut Canyon
National Monument just east of Flagstaff will be having their second
special Sun and star gazing event. Solar gazing will be from 1PM until
4PM. A special Halloween themed Power Point presentation will precede
the evenings star party.
November 19th, 2011: The date is set for the 5th Annual Night Under the Stars at the dark site of
Alamo Lake State Park near Wenden. Come out, camp out and the see the many
telescopes set up for the evening. During the daytime, there will be
booths with all kinds of information on astronomy, pictures and sky maps
for the evening. Solar telescopes will also be set up to safely view the
Sun's spots, flares and prominences.
Click here for pictures and video of last years event.
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