2008 July Programs
Saturday, July 5
New Scope Night
Kitt Peak National Observatory 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Reservations at 318-8726. limit 20 participants.
Cost is $15.00 per person, $13.00 for seniors, students with ID, children under 18, and military personnel with ID, $12.00 for members. Limit 20.
This program offers the new astronomer instruction on telescope operation and observing techniques to make those first observing sessions productive and rewarding.
Friday, July 11
Lunar Adventure
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 950 N. Cherry Ave. Tucson, 85719
Reservations at 318-8440, limit 20 participants
Cost is $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors 62 and over, children under 16, and military with ID, $8.00 for members with current membership card.
The Moon has intrigued people for thousands of years. It has been the subject of study and speculation; we have imagined the likeness of humanity in its surface features and sent humans to explore its surface. It has inspired scientists and poets, and both changes in the tides and changes in human behavior have been ascribed to its influence. Now the National Optical Astronomy Observatory offers you the chance to explore the Moon with our Lunar Adventure program. The program includes:
- A presentation about the moon and its features
- An introduction to educational lunar software
- Hands-on activity to illustrate the Earth-Moon system
- A list of resources and observing aids
- The use of an 8-inch telescope for observing the moon
Saturday, July 12
Just Look at Jupiter!
10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Kitt Peak National Observatory
Reservations at 318-8726
Cost is $35.00 for adults, $31.00 for seniors 62 and over, children under 18, and military with ID, $29.00 for members with current membership card. Complementary snacks and drinks will be served.
Arrive by 9:15 and look for the parking area sign between mile markers 10 and 11. No high beams after mile 10. Shuttle provided to the visitor center and back.
Enjoy a presentation about the largest planet in the solar system from a planetary scientist. Observe Jupiter through one of the visitor center telescopes, and take home an image on CD of the planet taken through one of those telescopes. Dress warmly.
