MVC Star Party September 11
We’ll be sharing the night sky once again with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy and the sisters at Villa St Joseph. We have had excellent crowds and weather the last times we’ve met, so come along and join the fun. Bring your scope or binoculars.Find directions at: www.mississippivalleyconservancy.org/
Upcoming Public Viewing Sessions in Hixon Forest
Next Opportunity Saturday August 21st
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The La Crosse Area Astronomical Society will be offering public observing sessions (Star Parties) over the summer.
Meet us at the observing site in Hixon Forest on the Prairie Trail Loop near the weather station located on County Rd FA. Club members will have scopes setup to show you the stars, moon, planets and galaxies.
These programs will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month. The dates are: June 19th, July 17th, August 21, and September 18th. Observing begins just after sunset and of course will be weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, meet at the EcoCenter at 8:00 PM for an astronomy program
These programs will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Schedule is:
August 21 @ 8:30 PM
September 18th @ 7:30 PM
See map for directions to location.
Meet us at the observing site in Hixon Forest on the Prairie Trail Loop near the weather station located on County Rd FA. Club members will have scopes setup to show you the stars, moon, planets and galaxies.
These programs will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month. The dates are: June 19th, July 17th, August 21, and September 18th. Observing begins just after sunset and of course will be weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, meet at the EcoCenter at 8:00 PM for an astronomy program
These programs will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month.
Schedule is:
August 21 @ 8:30 PM
September 18th @ 7:30 PM
See map for directions to location.
Astronomy Day 2010
Although the weather was far from ideal, as many as 50 people did venture down to the Myrick Hixon Eco Park to take part in the in-door Astronomy Day activities the club put on.
Highlights were Paul Kinzer's large inflatable planetarium,m shows, Night Sky Network demonstrations put on by Bruce Kluebertanz and talks by Gordon Stewart. Members also brought their telescopes of various sizes and models.
Here's hoping that next years event on May 7th brings better weather.
Highlights were Paul Kinzer's large inflatable planetarium,m shows, Night Sky Network demonstrations put on by Bruce Kluebertanz and talks by Gordon Stewart. Members also brought their telescopes of various sizes and models.
Here's hoping that next years event on May 7th brings better weather.
Paul beside his inflatable planetarium
Paul Kinzer gave three presentations on the night sky to 35 adults and children.
Night Sky Network demo kit
Bruce Klubertanz explaining the science behind telescopes.
Annual Northwoods Starfest at Fall Creek
The annual Northwoods Starfest will be held this August 13 - 15th. This is held at the Hobbs Observatory in the Beaver Creek Reserve by the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society.
I have attended several in the past and can heartily recommend it. Jon Dannehy & company put on a great event. Registration has begun so check out their website at http://www.cvastro.org/
I have attended several in the past and can heartily recommend it. Jon Dannehy & company put on a great event. Registration has begun so check out their website at http://www.cvastro.org/
Check our Yahoo Group for GO/NOGO decisions on upcoming observing events. Or just keep up with what's going on with the club. Join in if you like.
CURRENT MOON
LCAAS Observing Calender (Observing begins after sunset)
May 15 ..... Public Observing at Hixon Site
June 11 ..... Public observing at Kickapoo Valley Reserve (Program @ 8:00 PM)
June 19 ..... Public Observing at Hixon Site
July 17 ..... Public Observing at Hixon Site
Aug 21 ..... Public Observing at Hixon Site
Aug 28 ..... Houston Nature Center (Program @ 8:00 PM)
Sept 11..... Mississippi Valley Conservancy at St Josephs Ridge
Sept 18..... Public Observing at Hixon Site
June 11 ..... Public observing at Kickapoo Valley Reserve (Program @ 8:00 PM)
June 19 ..... Public Observing at Hixon Site
July 17 ..... Public Observing at Hixon Site
Aug 21 ..... Public Observing at Hixon Site
Aug 28 ..... Houston Nature Center (Program @ 8:00 PM)
Sept 11..... Mississippi Valley Conservancy at St Josephs Ridge
Sept 18..... Public Observing at Hixon Site