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SCAS & FIU EVENTS FOR MAY 2008
Location and Time
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Florida International University Dept. of Physics (Astronomy Program) CP-145 University Park |
Except where posted otherwise, each monthly meeting at FIU starts promptly at 8 P.M. on the dates below.
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SCAS MAY 2008 - PUBLIC EVENTS
NATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY
SATURDAY 10th - SOUTHERN CROSS ASTROS will celebrate National Astronomy Day, Noon-4:30 p.m. Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Avenue with safe solarviewing, SCAS, NASA & Internat'l Dark Sky Assoc. (IDA) exhibits and presentations. See the power exploding LIVE off the solar surface 93 million miles away! Visit with friendly SCAS Astros who will discuss the best astronomy and consumer information with you. FREE.
Expand You Horizons!
BUILDING YOU OBSERVATORYFRIDAY May 16th - Renowned astro-imager, SCAS member DR. BILL WILLIAMS, Boca Raton, will explain and illustrate types of observatories, best construction material to use and price range. The FREE SCAS programs begin at 8 pm, FIU Astronomy Center, CP-145, Physics Bldg., University Park, SW 109 Avenue/SW 8 Street. Bring friends to this informative SCAS program that includes food buffet, lively discussions, meet distinguished speakers and YOU might be a lucky prize winner!
Bringing Astronomy to you where learning is always fun!
SUMMER & FALL 2008 - PUBLIC EVENTS @ FIU
FREE SUMMER WORKSHOPS at FIU
FRIDAY, JUNE 20th, 8 pm - SCAS experts will launch our Summer Series assisting you with your equipment problems, consulatation, consumer advice, alignment and more! Bring your equipment, questions to the FIU Astronomy Center, CP-145, Physics Building, University Park, SW 109 Avenue/Sw 8 Street.
The SCAS Workshops will continue on the 3rd Friday evening July, August & September to cover topics: Intro to Astro-Imaging, Light Pollution and Dark Sky Sites, Constellations and Sky Maps.
SCAS AUTUMN PROGRAMS at FIU
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th - Famous SCAS planetary astronomer Dr. Don Parker will present: Global Warming on Mars and Earth with the latest surprising information!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st - Latest in Space Exploration, by Russell Romanella, NASA Shuttle Payload Director.
ALL SCAS/FIU ASTRONOMY EVENTS ON CAMPUS ARE FREE
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Call the SCAS Hotline for details: 305-661-1375
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EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS!
SCAS SATURDAY ASTRONOMY ALL YEAR
Binoculars will help youngsters and novices enjoy a nightly `treasure hunt' across the sky and appreciate Mother Nature's celestial artistry, lunar phases and sudden surprises!
With gasoline prices rising to ridiculous heights, the family hobby of Backyard Astronomy becomes more intriguing---it's convenient, fun and free!
Solar Observing
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 Noon, bring the family to see fascinating solar explosions erupt off the surface of the Sun at Miami Metro Zoo. SCAS experts offer safe solar viewing by the waterfall near the ticket entrance, FREE!MetroZoo, 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL
Call the SCAS Hotline at 305-661-1375 or visit the SCAS Solar Web Page for more information!
Night Sky Observing
Free celestial observing, 8-10 p.m., @ Bill Sadowski Park, SW 176 St./SW 79 Ave., under the darkest skies nearest to Miami with hi-tech SCAS equipment. See Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, star clusters, satellites and maybe a meteor and the Internat'l Space Station! Lights, litter, loud noises, alcohol and pets are not allowed in the Nature Preserve. You can "see forever" through our SCAS giant Dob --- the largest telescope in Miami-Dade for public use. Please call SCAS Hotline: 305-661-1375 to schedule groups more than 20.
Meet the Brightest Stars in Town!
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