Find An Event » U » USA

Find Event - USA

Choose the first letter of the country to see a list of events.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z



All States: Online Radio Broadcast

DeepSkyDivas' Galilean Nights



Alabama: Alabaster

Caffeinated Astronomy



Arizona: Chandler

Star Party - City of Chandler



Arizona: Tucson

Galileo's Telescope



Arizona: Tucson

Galileo Nights



Arkansas: Mena

IYA 2009



Arkansas: Mena

Star Gazing



California: Agoura Hills

Night Under The Stars (NUTS)



California: Berkeley

Build Your Own Telescope and Stargaze with UC Berkeley Astronomers



California: Blythe

Galilean Nights



California: Clayton

Stars on Mount Diablo



California: Hollywood

Sidewalk Astronomy in Hollywood, Ca.



California: Lake Forest

Astronomy @ Foothill Ranch Library



California: Los Altos

Star Party at Foothill College



California: Los Angeles

Fall 2009 Astronomy Program



California: Los Angeles

Galilean Nights at the Malabar Branch LAPL with the Sidewalk Astronomers



California: Los Angeles

Public Star Party



California: Mill Valley

Star Party



California: Oakland

Free Public Telescope Viewing



California: Palm Springs

CSTA Saturday Night Stargazing Party



California: San Francisco

Sidewalk Astronomy



California: San Francisco

City Star Party



California: Sylmar

Evening of Stargazing



California: Stockton

Astronomy in the Park



California: Warner springs

Warner Springs CA star Party



Colorado: Boulder

Stargazing at SBO



Colorado: Brighton

Colorado Astronomy Day



Colorado: Broomfield

front yard star party



Colorado: Colorado Springs

CSAS Public Star Party



Colorado: Denver

Galileo and Jupiter



Colorado: Fort Collins

Public Skygazing



Colorado: Fort Collins

Colorado Astronomy Day at the Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center



Colorado: Loveland

Starlab Night



Connecticut: Avon

Galilean Nights



Connecticut: Torrington

Galileo Night



Florida: Crystal River

AES Astronomy Night



Florida: Davenport

view Jupiter & the Moon



Florida: Daytona Beach

Astronomy Open House



Florida: Newberry

Star Gazing at Dudley Farm Historic State Park



Florida: Orlando

UCF Robinson Observatory Public Viewing



Florida: Port Charlotte

Skeptikids Galilean Nights



Florida: Summerland Key

BSA Campout



Georgia: Columbus

Coca-Cola Space Science Center Astronomy Night



Georgia: Rutledge

Hard Labor Creek Observatory Open House



Hawaii: Hilo

Galileo Block Party



Hawai: Honolulu

Kahala Public Star Party



Idaho: Twin Falls

Free star party



Illinois: Barrington

Galilean Nights: Star Party



Illinois: Campton Hills

Stargazing at Corron Farm



Illinois: Chicago

Sidewalk Astronomy



Illinois: Chicago

Astronomy Day 2009



Illinois: Homer Township

Stargazing at the Trantina Farm



Illinois: Peoria

Northmoor Observatory



Indiana: Fort Wayne

Ft Wayne Astronomical Society



Indiana: Fort Wayne

Ft Wayne Astronomical Society



Indiana: Fort Wayne

Ft Wayne Astronomical Society



Iowa: Sioux City

Morningside Galilean Nights Star Party



Iowa: Waterloo

Galilean Nights at Radio Shack



Kansas: Eskridge

Farpoint STar Party



Kansas: Topeka

Galilean Nights Observing Session



Kansas: Wichita

Galilean Nights Telescope Workshop



Kansas: Wichita

KAO Galilean Nights Star Party



Kansas: Wichita

Lake Afton Astronomy Day 2009



Louisiana: Baton Rouge

Galilean Nights



Maine: Waterville

Collins Observatory Open House



Maryland: Bel Air

Astronomy Day



Maryland: Dundalk & Catonsville

CCBC Honors Galileo



Maryland: Edgewood

Harry Potter's Astronomy Class



Maryland: Ellicott City

GCS Observatory Night



Maryland: Greenbelt

Star party



Maryland: Lanham

Astronomy Day



Maryland: Marriottsville

Howard Astro's Galilean Nights



Massachusetts: Brookline

AMORY HOUSE STAR PARTY



Massachusetts: Falmouth

SIDEWALK ASTRONOMERS PARTICIPATE IN GALILEO NIGHTS EVENT



Massachusetts: Gloucester

Lobster Cove Stargazers Meeting



Massachusetts: Nantucket

Galilean Nights at the Maria Mitchell Observatory



Massachusetts: North Attleborough

NAMS Star Party



Massachusetts: South Yarmouth, Cape Cod

Observe and Discover Night



Massachusetts: Wellesley

Galilean Nights Public Observing



Michigan: Battle Creek / Kalamazoo

KAS Galilean Nights Celebration



Michigan: Flint

Longway Star Party



Michigan: Mackinaw City

Northern Michigan Star Party



Michigan: Muskegon

Galilean Nights in Muskegon, MI



Michigan: Negaunee

Galilean Night Out



Minnesota: Northfield

Downtown Side Walk Astronomy



Minnesota: Norwood-Young America

MAS Galilean Nights IYA Star Party



Mississippi: French Camp

Telescope Use Training



Mississippi: French Camp

Backyard Astronomy: The Moon



Missouri: Camdenton

Galilean Nights



Missouri: St. Louis

Observatory Open House



New Jersey: Beachwood

Jake's Branch Star Party



New Jersey : Cranford

Galilean Nights



New Jersey: Hope

Starquest & Symposium



New Jersey: Livingston

Autumn Stargazing



New Jersey: Long Valley

Galilean Nights



New Mexico: Grants

Galilean Nights!



New Mexico: Roswell

Bottomless Skies Star Party



New York: New York City

The Galilean Nights Festival in Inwood: Friday 23



New York: New York

Galilleo @ Alice



New York: Schenectad

Dudley Observatory SkyWatch Lecture



New York: Troy

Hirsch Observatory Open to Public



North Carolina: Asheville

Galilean Nights



North Carolina: Gibsonville

Stargazing in the Park



North Carolina: Grifton

Galilean Nights Starparty



North Carolina: Sparta

Public Observation



North Carolina: Statesville

Galilean Nights at Staples



Ohio: Bainbridge

Galilean Nights



Ohio: Columbus

Telescope Observing and Star Party



Ohio: Grand Rapids

Public Viewing



Ohio: Fairborn

Sidewalk Astronomy in Fairborn!



Ohio: LaGrange

Black River Astro Star Party



Ohio: Lagrange

Black River Astro Galillean Night



Ohio: Parma

Galileo’s Heavenly Discoveries



Ohio: Sylvania

Public Viewing



Pacific Ocean

Golden Princess On-Deck Skywatching



Pennslyvania: Galeton

Night Skies of Galileo



Pennslyvania: Harrisburg

Star Party



Pennsylvania: Media

Galilean Nights at Ridley Creek State Park



Pennsylvania: Millersville

Galilean Nights at Millersville University



Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh

Mingo Creek Park Obervatory Public Star Party



Puerto Rico: Bayamón

Noche de Galileo



Puerto Rico: Rincón

Noches de Galileo



Puerto Rico: San Juan

"The Elements are created in the Stars"



Puerto Rico: San Juan

Workshop for teachers:Kepler and the IYA2009



Second Life

Galilean Nights in Second Life



South Carolina: Aiken

IYA Star Party



Tennessee: Franklin

Fun Under the Stars



Texas: Arlington

Astronomy Day



Texas: Austin

Painter Hall Star Party



Texas: Coupland

star struck in coupland



Texas: El Paso

Public Lecture: The Galileo Scandal. Dr. Mary Kay Hemenway U.T. Austin



Texas: Hawkins

Jarvis Christian College Explores the Heavens



Texas: Houston

MayorGalvan



Texas: Needville

Astronomy Day Houston



Texas: Salado

Galilean Nights with Mike Wright



Texas: San Angelo

Angelo Astronomy Star Party



Texas: San Antonio

IYA-Solar



Texas: San Antonio

IYA-Stellar



Texas: Temple

Kennedy-Powell Night Under the Stars



Texas: Wylie

AHMO Astronomy



Utah: Farmington

Great Salt Lake Star Party



Utah: Orem

UCAS - Galilean Nights



Utah: Vernal

Vernal's Galilean Night



Vermont: Bennington

Mole Day Celebration @ Stickney



Vermont: Castleton

First Light



Vermont: Chester

SoVerA Galilean Star Party



Washington: Ellensburg

Galilean Nights Star Party



Washington: Steilacoom

Galilean Nights meets Halloween



Washington DC

Revealing Our Solar System: From Galileo to Now



West Virginia: Green Bank

NRAO IYA Celebration



West Virginia: White Sulphur Springs

Galilean Nights at White Sulphur Springs Elementary School



Wisconsin: Belgium

Galilean Nights at Harrington Beach



Wisconsin: Union Grove

Galilean Night at the Modine-Benstead Observatory



Wisconsin: Williams Bay

Galilean Nights at Yerkes Observatory



Wisconsin: Williams Bay

Galileo's Heavenly Discoveries

Venue: AFM*RadioStreet/Description: AFM*Radio (http://astronomy.fm/radioCity: InternationalPost Code/Zip Code: Internet RadioStart Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 21:00 EDTEnd Time (each day): 22:30 EDT (approximate)Organising Group: Astronomy.FMMain Contact: Tavi GreinerE-mail: tavianne@gmail.com Phone: 910-755-5919Website: http://astronomy.fm "Join us on Saturday, October 24th at 9pm EDT, for a special “Galilean Nights” episode of the DeepSkyDivas! We’ll feature all things Galileo, including the astronomer, the NASA mission, and more, with a live online audio/visual presentation. This special event will supplement the many events taking place worldwide and offers a fun alternative for those unable to attend local events."Venue: Starbucks CoffeeStreet/Description: 2171 Kent Dairy RoadCity/State: AlabasterPost Code/Zip Code: 35007Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00:00End Time (each day): 23:45:00 (approximate)Organising Group: The Birmingham Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Ed KnightE-mail: ed@edknight.com Phone: +12057264139Website: http://bas-astro.com/blog/ Come join us for some coffee and stargazing! We will be set up in the lot just behind Starbucks.Venue: Veterans Oasis ParkStreet/Description: Northeast corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay RoadsCity: ChandlerPost Code/Zip Code: 85249Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 17:30End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: City of Chandler and East Valley Astronomy ClubMain Contact: Matt DawsonE-mail: matthew.dawson@chandleraz.gov Phone: +1480-782-2890Website: http://www.chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis Telescopes will be set up in the east end of the parking lot. Park in the west end. There is a presentation indoors titled "Astronomy on the Cheap" at 17:30. Telescope viewing begins at 18:30 and ends at 21:00.Venue: PIma College ObservatoryStreet/Description: Irvington Rd EntranceCity: TucsonPost Code/Zip Code: 85709Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Pima College East CampusMain Contact: Professor David IadevaiaE-mail: diadevaia@pima.edu Phone: 520-206-7653Website: http://ecc.pima.edu/~diadevaia/page8z.html Raffling off 80 Galileoscopes.Venue: Shopping CenterStreet/Description: Broadway & Kolb (SW corner)City: TucsonPost Code/Zip Code: 85710Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)iforniaOrganising Group: Tucson Amateur Astronomy AssociationMain Contact: Teresa LappinE-mail: smsig@tucsonastronomy.org Phone:Website: Venue: Queen Wilhelmina State ParkStreet/Description: Rich MountainCity: MenaPost Code/Zip Code: 71953Start Date: 08/10/2009End Date: 08/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00:00End Time (each day): 21:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Acorn Jr. Science ClubMain Contact: Kathy RusertE-mail: rusertk@acorn.dmsc.k12.ar.us Phone: 479-394-5544Website: Star Gazing for Middle School Students at Acorn High School.Venue: Queen Wilhelmina State ParkStreet/Description: Rich MountainCity: MenaPost Code/Zip Code: 71953Start Date: 15/10/2009End Date: 15/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:20End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Acorn Jr. Science ClubMain Contact: Kathy RusertE-mail: rusertk@acorn.dmsc.k12.ar.us Phone: 4793944176Website: This event is for Acorn 7th and 8th grade students. It is being sponsored by the Acorn Jr. Science Club for this group.Venue: Agoura HillsStreet/Description: 6575 Chesebro Rd.City: Agoura HillsPost Code/Zip Code: 91301Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30:00End Time (each day): 22:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Woodland Hills Camera and TelescopeMain Contact: Daniel MounseyE-mail: ghost65dm@yahoo.com Phone: 8884278766Website: http://telescopes.net/loc/10 Night Under the Stars is a twice-monthly Star Party and Telescope Clinic run by Daniel Mounsey (Dr.D) and sponsored by Woodland Hills Camera and Telescope.Venue: UC Berkeley campusStreet/Description: Campbell Hall & Mining CircleCity: BerkeleyPost Code/Zip Code: 94720Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 20:30 (approximate)Organising Group: University of California - Berkeley Astronomy DepartmentMain Contact: Jeffrey SilvermanE-mail: jsilverman@astro.berkeley.edu Phone: +15106425275Website: http://astro.berkeley.edu/iya/ We've obtained 65 "Galileoscope" kits (http://www.galileoscope.org), a simple but high-quality telescope with which you can view mountains on the Moon, the phases of Venus, and the moons of Jupiter. Thanks to a generous donation from our friend Eric Korpela we are able to subsidise the cost. We are requesting a $10 donation (less than half the cost of purchasing one yourself), and a limit of one scope per family - first come, first served. Bring a standard camera tripod if you have one, and weather permitting, we'll set up outside to view the stars. If you already own a telescope (perhaps even a Galileoscope!) feel free to bring it along and we'll give you some tips on getting the most out of it. Kids (we recommend ages 7 and up) are welcome at this event if accompanied by an adult. Doors to Campbell Hall will open at 7pm and we'll take you up to Room 544 for a brief talk about building the Galileoscopes, and then our grad students and postdocs will guide you through the process of building your own. We'll talk you through some of the things you can see in the night sky, answer your astronomy questions, and if the weather is good we'll have stargazing outside with your new telescopes as well as any other scopes folks bring along. We'll wrap up around 8:30pm. An RSVP is not required. Please just show up. In the event that we run out of Galileoscopes you are still welcome to join us for stargazing and "ask an astronomer", and hopefully we'll inspire you to order your own Galileoscope online too!Venue: Galilean NightsStreet/Description: Palo Verde Valley LibraryCity: BlythePost Code/Zip Code: 92225Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 17:00End Time (each day): 22:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Colorado River Astronomy ClubMain Contact: Mark BolligerE-mail: dudemachine@yahoo.com Phone: 760-960-0746Website: Venue: Mount Diablo State ParkStreet/Description: Summit RoadCity: ClaytonPost Code/Zip Code: 94517Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Mount Diablo Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: MarniE-mail: info@mdas.net Phone:Website: http://www.mdas.net/publicprogram/publicprogram.htm Get Directions here: http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/club-view-directions.cfm?Address_ID=2716Venue: Amoeba MusicStreet/Description: 6400 Sunset BlvdCity/State: HollywoodPost Code/Zip Code: 90068Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Sidewalk AstronomersMain Contact: Donna SmithE-mail: sidewalkastronomers@earthlink.net Phone: +18185994134Website: We will have 2-3 telescopes set up near the entrance to Amoeba Music, near the corner of Sunset and Ivar. There isn't much sidewalk space for more telescopes, so if you want to join us, please call and we can discuss several other nearby corners where telescope would be perfect.Venue: Foothill Ranch LibraryStreet/Description: 27002 CabrioleCity/State: Lake ForestPost Code/Zip Code: 92630Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2099Start Time (each day): 10:00:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Scopes-4-Schools, Inc.Main Contact: Richard StemberE-mail: avatarsci@msn.com Phone: +01 9496169481Website: http://www.socalastronomy.com Daytime Activities: ------------------- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Astronomy Image Exhibit IYA Videos Children's Art Activities Solar Viewing with H Alpha telescopes Star Party (at nearby Borrego Park): ----------------------------------- 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Telescopes setup for public viewing of planets, nebulas and star clusters.Venue: Foothill College ObservatoryStreet/Description: 12345 El Monte Rd.City: Los AltosPost Code/Zip Code: 94022Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00End Time (each day): 22:45 (approximate)Organising Group: Foothill College & the Peninsula Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Andrew FraknoiE-mail: fraknoiandrew@fhda.edu Phone:Website: http://www.foothill.edu/ast Foothill College and the Peninsula Astronomical Society will hold a "star party" with telescopes at the Foothill College Observatory in Los Altos Hills, provided the sky is clear. The Observatory's 16-inch telescope will be open for viewing and members of the Society will bring their own large telescopes as well.The Foothill event is free, but parking on campus costs $2.00. Foothill College is located just off Freeway 280, going west on the El Monte Road exit. Los Altos Hills is between Palo Alto and Mountain View. The Foothill Observatory is near Parking Lot 4 on campus. For a map, see: http://www.foothill.edu/news/maps.htmlVenue: Memorial Branch LibraryStreet/Description: 4625 W. Olympic Blvd.City/State: Los AngelesPost Code/Zip Code: 90019Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 19/11/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00:00End Time (each day): 20:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Los Angeles Public LibrarayMain Contact: Barbara BozmanE-mail: bbozman@lapl.org Phone: 323-938-2732Website: 7019 Pickering Ave Will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a talk and slide show inside the library's community room.Venue: Malabar Branch Library LAPLStreet/Description: 2801 Wabash ST.City: Los AngelesPost Code/Zip Code: 90033Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00:00End Time (each day): 20:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Los Angeles Public LIbrary and the Sidewalk AstronomersMain Contact: Elizabeth FelixE-mail: efelix@lapl.org Phone: +013232631497Website: Starting a 18:00 there will be a lecture in the library and telescope viewing outside until the library closes at 8 pm.Venue: Griffith ObservatoryStreet/Description: Lawn of Griffith Observatory, Griffith ParkCity: Los AngelesPost Code/Zip Code: 90027Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 14:00End Time (each day): 21:45 (approximate)Organising Group: Griffith ObservatoryMain Contact: Anthony CookE-mail: griffithobserver@gmail.com Phone: (213) 473-0800Website: http://griffithobs.org/ Telescopes provided by Griffith Observatory and the Los Angeles Astronomical Soicety for free viewing of the Sun, the moon, Jupiter, and other objects from 2:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m. Free.Venue: Mt. TamStreet/Description: Presentation at Mountain Theater and observing afterward at Rock Springs Parking Lot, walking distance from the outdoor theaterCity: Mill ValleyPost Code/Zip Code: 94941Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: San Franciso Amateur Astronomy and Mt. Tam Interpretive AssociationMain Contact: Vivian WhiteE-mail: vivwhite@gmail.com Phone:Website: http://www.sfaa-astronomy.org/calendar.php?drawevent:950 Public Presentation by Professor Michael Dine University of California Santa Cruz “The Dawn of the LHC Era: The Convergence of Particle Physics and Astrophysics” Over the past year, the Large Hadron Collider, an extraordinary scientific instrument, has begun to operate in Geneva. It offers the possibility of answering some of the great questions we confront in understanding the universe, including the identity of the dark matter and the asymmetry between matter and antimatter.Venue: Chabot Space & Science CenterStreet/Description: 10000 Skyline Blvd.City: OaklandPost Code/Zip Code: 94619Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 22:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Chabot Space & Science CenterMain Contact: Ben BurressE-mail: bburress@chabotspace.org Phone: 5103367308Website: http://www.chabotspace.org/visit/observatories.aspx Enjoy free viewing through Chabot's collection of large and historical telescopes, including the 8-inch refractor "Leah," the 20-inch refractor "Rachel" and the 36-inch reflector "Nellie." Chabot's observatory complex is open free to the public every Friday and Saturday evening, weather permitting. Free public telescope viewing has been a tradition at Chabot since 1883.Venue: Palm Springs Convention CenterStreet/Description: 277 N Avenida CaballerosCity: Palm SpringsPost Code/Zip Code: 92262Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: N/AMain Contact: Jessica LewisE-mail: jessica@cascience.org Phone:Website: oin us for a beautiful evening under the starry desert skies! You’ll enjoy a fascinating astronomy presentation by UC Berkeley astronomer Bryan Mendez, and then head outdoors to see the stars for yourself through high-powered telescopes and binoculars provided by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. When you've finished stargazing, you can head back indoors to explore a STARLAB Portable Planetarium, where you'll see the night sky devoid of any light pollution. You can also learn how to make your own inflatable planetarium for your classroom, presented by Maureen Allen of the Orange County Office of Education. The finished project is large enough to seat 35-40 children and costs less than $25 to make! This project is perfect to help you meet 3rd, 5th, and 8th grade standards. Your conference name badge is your admission ticket to this exciting event. Shuttle service will be provided from conference hotels.Venue: SidewalkStreet/Description: 24th Avenue & Irving St.City: San FranciscoPost Code/Zip Code: 94122Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:15End Time (each day): 20:15 (approximate)Organising Group: NoneMain Contact: Duane FrybargerE-mail: frybarger@virtualcolony.com Phone: 415-819-8522Website: http://virtualcolony.com/ Venue: Lands End GGNRAStreet/Description: http://www.sfaa-astronomy.org/clubarchive/directions-pointlobos.phpCity: San FranciscoPost Code/Zip Code: 94121Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: San Francisco Amateur AstronomersMain Contact: Kenneth FrankE-mail: kennethfrank@planitarium.net Phone:Website: http://www.sfaa-astronomy.org/calendar.php?drawcalendar:sfaa Every month weather permitting the San Francisco Amateur & Sidewalk Astronomers hold a City Star Party at this location. For further info and how to join go to: http://sfaa-astronomy.org/Venue: Sylmar Branch LibraryStreet/Description: 14561 Polk St. (at Glenoaks Blvd.)City/State: SylmarPost Code/Zip Code: 91342Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:15:00End Time (each day): 20:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Sylmar Branch, Los Angeles Public Library with the Burbank Sidewalk AstronomersMain Contact: Dana Eklund, Young Adult LibrarianE-mail: deklund@lapl.org Phone: U.S.: 818-367-6102Website: http://www.burbanksidewalkastronomers.com Event will be postponed if it is cloudy. Star parties with the Sidewalk Astronomers at Sylmar Library after sunset on these dates: Thu. Sept. 24, Thu. Oct. 22, Thu. Nov. 19, Thu. Jan. 21 (2010), and Thu. Feb. 18 (2010). Sylmar Library Free Events Website: http://library.viviti.com.Venue: Oak Grove Regional ParkStreet/Description: Eight Mile RoadCity: StocktonPost Code/Zip Code: 95209Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Stockton Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Doug ChristensenE-mail: american.sign@att.net Phone: 1-209-462-0798Website: http://www.stocktonastro.com At the nature Center starting at 6 pm Professor Gerald Hyatt will give a presentation on the history of the attempt to measure the speed of light. There will also be activities for the kids. SAS volunteers will set up thier telescopes for public viewing after sunset.Venue: Warner Springs Ranch Tennis CourtsStreet/Description: 31652 Highway 79City: Warner springsPost Code/Zip Code: 92086Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Old Town Sidewalk AstronomersMain Contact: Jane Houston JonesE-mail: jane@whiteoaks.com Phone:Website: http://www.otastro.org Nestled in the rolling foothills of Palomar Mountain, within a two-hour drive from Los Angeles and a one-and-a-half hour drive from San Diego, lies a legendary resort - The historic Warner Springs Ranch, established in 1844, has been serving up western hospitality to travelers since the days of the old west Butterfield Overland Stage Coach. The resort offers stargazing to its guests on a regular basis, and the star parties are open to the public, not just to ranch guests. a href=' http://www.warnersprings.com ' target='_blank'> http://www.warnersprings.comAlso see the location map at: 'http://www.warnersprings.com/map.cfm' Venue: Sommers-Bausch Observatory, University of ColoradoStreet/Description: Regent Drive & Kittridge LoopCity: BoulderPost Code/Zip Code: 80309Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Sommers-Bausch ObservatoryMain Contact: Keith GleasonE-mail: keithg@cosmos.colorado.edu Phone: 3034926732Website: http://cosmos.colorado.edu/ Co-sponsored by the Boulder Astronomy & Space Society, BASS ( http://www.boulderastro.org/ ).Additional activities at next-door Fiske Planetarium on Saturday afternoon - see http://fiske.colorado.edu/ for more information.Venue: Observatory Park in BrightonStreet/Description: The park at 22nd & BromleyCity: BrightonPost Code/Zip Code: 80601Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 13:00End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Brighton Astronomy GroupMain Contact: Adam ChanceE-mail: adamchance@brightonastronomy.com Phone: 1-303-901-2700Website: http://www.brightonastronomy.com Members of the Brighton Astronomy Group will be at Observatory Park all day and into the evening on Oct 24th, 2009, for Colorado Astronomy Day and Galilean Nights! Come out and look through a replica of Galileo's telescope, learn about astronomical distances, walk the trail in our scale model of the solar system, and look through several different types of telescopes. Come celebrate space, science, Galileo, and the International Year of Astronomy with us in Brighton, Colorado!Venue: front yard star partyStreet/Description: 170 Hemlock St.City: BroomfieldPost Code/Zip Code: 80020Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: N/AMain Contact: Jim HolderE-mail: slholder1@aol.com Phone:Website: Saturday weather is looking bad so we shifted to Fridaysmall neighborhood sidewalk astronomy event with maybe 3 telescopesVenue: Palmer ParkStreet/Description: Academy/MaizelandCity: Colorado SpringsPost Code/Zip Code: 80909Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Colorado Springs Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Jim WestE-mail: Outreach@csastro.org Phone:Website: http://csastro.org/ Open to the public. Cost is free. All ages. Dress appropriate for the weather. It gets cold at night this time of the year.Venue: Chamberlin ObservatoryStreet/Description: 2930 E. Warren Ave., Denver, Colorado USACity/State: Denver, ColoradoPost Code/Zip Code: 80210Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Denver University and Denver Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Dr. Bob StencelE-mail: colorado.ida@gmail.com Phone: +1 303 871 5172Website: http://www.du.edu/~rstencel/Chamberlin Appearance by Galileo impersonator 8pm. Viewing Jupiter and its moons with the observatory's 26 foot long classic refractor, clouds permitting. $1 admission.Venue: Fossil Creek ReservoirStreet/Description: N side of CR-32, 0.8 mile W of I-25 Exit 262City: Fort CollinsPost Code/Zip Code: 80525Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Northern Colorado Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Greg HalacE-mail: outreach@ncastro.org Phone: +19702237210Website: http://www.ncastro.org Site info: http://www.co.larimer.co.us/naturalresources/fossil_creek.htm Event info: http://www.larimer.org/news/newsDetail.cfm?id=527 Dress WARM!Venue: FortLibrary Park, Discovery Science CenterStreet/Description: 200 Mathews StreetCity: Fort CollinsPost Code/Zip Code: 80524Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 11:00End Time (each day): 16:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science CenterMain Contact: Deborah PriceE-mail: dprice@fcmdsc.org Phone: 970-221-6738Website: http://www.fcmdsc.org/ Colorado Astronomy Day at the Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center will be on Saturday, October 24, 2009. StarLab shows will be at noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm, and Dan and Greg from NCAS are bringing homemade telescopes to display between 11 am and 2 pm. If the weather is good, Dan will also bring his solar scope.Venue: Stansberry Elementary SchoolStreet/Description: 407 E. 42nd St.City: LovelandPost Code/Zip Code: 80538Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Stansberry Elementary SchoolMain Contact: Pat HornerE-mail: zannahorn@aol.com Phone: (970)663-5981Website: Participants will be visiting the Starlab portable planetarium. Later they will enjoy hot chocolate and join local telescope operators for some star gazing outside on the playground.Venue: Talcott Mountain Science CenterStreet/Description: Montevideo RoadCity: AvonPost Code/Zip Code: 6001Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00:00End Time (each day): 20:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Talcott Mountain Science CenterMain Contact: Mark G. MeredithE-mail: mmeredith@tmsc.org Phone: 8606778571Website: http://www.tmsc.org Pre-registration is required. Download the form from:Venue: Torrington MiddleSchoolStreet/Description: Playing field south of schoolCity: TorringtonPost Code/Zip Code: 06790Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy ClubMain Contact: Paul PompaE-mail: hr4905@charter.net Phone: +8604890682Website: Telescope observing session on Thursday, October 22 2009 only, in playing fields south of the school biuildings. Program on galileo also included.Venue: AES CampusStreet/Description: 12695 W. Fort Island TrailCity: Crystal RiverPost Code/Zip Code: 34429Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Academy of Environmental ScienceMain Contact: Benjamin SmithE-mail: smithb5@citrus.k12.fl.us Phone: 352-795-8793Website: The Academy of Environmental Science is a tuition-free, public charter school serving grades 9-12 and focusing on environmental sciences.Venue: Deer CreekStreet/Description: Partridge Pines Club HouseCity: DavenportPost Code/Zip Code: 33837Start Date: 25/10/2009End Date: 25/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:45End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Partridge Pines Night Sky ObserversMain Contact: Wayne FreyE-mail: pwfrey04@yahoo.com Phone:Website: Venue: Creekside Observatory, Embry-Riddle CampusStreet/Description: 600 S. Clyde Morris BlvdCity/State: Daytona BeachPost Code/Zip Code: 32114Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00:00End Time (each day): 23:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: ERAU Creekside ObservatoryMain Contact: Dr. Jason AufdenbergE-mail: aufded93@erau.edu Phone: 00+13862267123Website: http://observatory.db.erau.edu Please visit http://observatory.db.erau.edu/directions.php for the location of the observatory on the campus and parking directions.Venue: Dudley Farm Historic State Park,Florida,USAStreet/Description: Newberry, Florida on SR 26, 71/2 miles west of Gainesville, Florida, USACity: NewberryPost Code/Zip Code: 32669Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 17:30End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Friends of Dudley Farm and the Alachua Astronomy ClubMain Contact: MaryilynWalkerE-mail: bramble1@cox.net Phone:Website: Star Gazing at Dudley Farm is a fundraising event for the Friends of Dudley Farm donation of $5 for adults. Amateur and professional astronomers with the Alachua Astronomy Club will point their telescopes to the wonders Galileo observed 400 years ago. Light refreshment will be served by the CSO. The historic farm area will NOT be open.Venue: University of Central Florida Robinson ObservatoryStreet/Description: Neptune DriveCity: OrlandoPost Code/Zip Code: 32816Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: UCF Astronomy SocietyMain Contact: Yan FernandezE-mail: yan@physics.ucf.edu Phone: +1-407-8236939Website: http://planets.ucf.edu/observatory/openhouse In case of clouds, check website for update.Venue: Email for detailsStreet/Description: Email for detailsCity: Port Charlotte, FLPost Code/Zip Code: 33952Start Date: 19/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:30End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Skeptikids / NAES Astronomy ClubMain Contact: Jason BilottaE-mail: jasonbilotta+gnights@gmail.com Phone: 941-363-1503Website: http://skeptikids.org Skeptikids of SW Florida will be hosting Galilean Nights to the public and to its members. We will be looking upon Jupiter and its moons, and discussing the discoveries made by Galileo and the impact they had on astronomy and science.We will also be recruiting new members for the NAES Astronomy Club!Venue: Camp SawyerStreet/Description: Camp Sawyer is located 35 miles north of Key West on Summerland Key at mile marker 34.5 on the south side of US1, about 4 miles south of the entrance to Bahia Honda State park.City: Summerland KeyPost Code/Zip Code: 33042Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 23:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Boy Scouts of AmericaMain Contact: Krissie CookE-mail: momstronomer@gmail.com Phone:Website: Venue: Coca-Cola Space Science CenterStreet/Description: 701 Front Avenue - south lawnCity: ColumbusPost Code/Zip Code: 31901Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Coca-Cola Space Science CenterMain Contact: Rosa WilliamsE-mail: rosanina@ccssc.org Phone: 17066491474Website: http://www.ccssc.org/observatory/astronights.html Columbus State University's Space Science Center will have a special Astronomy Night on Saturday, October 24. This event coincides with the global Galilean Nights, a set of global star parties from Oct. 22-24; and with the Fall Astronomy Day of the Astronomical League.Our particular Oct. 24 event starts at 7 p.m. at the Space Science Center. We will have a tour of the constellations and bright stars in the Omnisphere Planetarium. Weather permitting, we will then go outside (about 8 pm or so) and view what's up in the evening sky through the CCSSC's portable telescopes. This event is FREE and open to the public. As always, you are welcome to bring your own telescope, and if you should need assistance with it, our staff and volunteers will be happy to help you.Venue: Hard Labor Creek ObservatoryStreet/Description: Hard Labor Creek State Park (entrance off of Fairplay Road)City/State: Rutledge, GAPost Code/Zip Code: 30663Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 21:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Georgia State University Department of Physics and AstronomyMain Contact: Noel RichardsonE-mail: richardson@chara.gsu.edu Phone: 4044136024Website: http://joy.chara.gsu.edu/HLCO/openhouse.html Hard Labor Creek Observatory is open to the public one Saturday per month from March until October, and this is our last open house for the International Year of Astronomy. In case of inclement weather, the facilities will be still open for a tour. If you cannot make it to this open house, try to come to one of the open houses in September!Venue: UHH Science and Technology ParkStreet/Description: on Aohoku Place off Nowelo and Komohana StreetsCity/State: HiloPost Code/Zip Code: 96720Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 13:30:00End Time (each day): 19:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Mauna Kea Observatories Outreach CommitteeMain Contact: Kumiko UsudaE-mail: kumiko@subaru.naoj.org Phone: +18089345954Website: http://www.naoj.org/IYA/Blockparty/ This event is sponsored and organized by the Mauna Kea Observatories Outreach Committee (all the observatories on Mauna Kea). The block party will take place on Aohoku Place, which is the street just north of the University of Hawaii at Hilo campus where all but two of the observatories have their headquarters. Participants will include the Mauna Kea Observatories, The Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station, `Imiloa, local astronomy clubs, and several local school bands. Activities will include astronomy games and demonstrations, some base facility tours, give-aways, school band performances and much more. Please consult our website for parking and other information.Venue: Kahala Community ParkStreet/Description: Pahoa St. and Moa St.City: HonoluluPost Code/Zip Code: 96816Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Hawaiian Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Mike LinnoltE-mail: mlinnolt@yahoo.com Phone:Website: http://www.hawastsoc.org/directions/kahala.html A regular monthly event of the Hawaiian Astronomical Society, held around the time of the first quarter moon. Numerous club members setup their telescopes for public viewing of the Moon, planets and bright deep sky objects.Venue: Centennial ObservatoryStreet/Description: NE corner, CSI campusCity: Twin FallsPost Code/Zip Code: 83301Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 15:00End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Centennial ObservatoryMain Contact: Chris AndersonE-mail: canderson@csi.edu Phone: 2087326663Website: Solar viewing from 3 to 5 p.m. Moon and Jupiter viewing from 5 to 9 p.m. Weather permitting--please dress warmly.Venue: Barrington Area LibraryStreet/Description: 505 N. Northwest HighwayCity/State: Barrington, IllinoisPost Code/Zip Code: 60010Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00:00End Time (each day): 20:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Barrington Area LibraryMain Contact: Jennifer DrinkaE-mail: jdrinka@barringtonarealibrary.org Phone: +8473821300Website: http://www.barringtonarealibrary.org Star Party will be held in the North Parking lot. Please use parking lights when entering site. Use of non-red flashlights are prohibited. Glow sticks will be provided. Telescopes will be provided by Northwest Suburban Astronomers.Venue: Historic Corron FarmStreet/Description: Corron and Silver Glen RoadsCity: Campton HillsPost Code/Zip Code: 60175Start Date: 17/10/2009End Date: 17/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Campton Hills Open SpaceMain Contact: Ivo GarzaE-mail: the_garzas@comcast.net Phone: 6302220730Website: Finding dark skies near Chicago can be hard. However, we have found a little patch in the westen suburbs. Come and enjoy the dark skies and new moon at Historic Corron Farm. We will have an eight and an eleven inch telescope to explore the autum sky, or bring your own scope or binoculars and share the good company of others interested in astronomy. This is a relaxed evening mostly for enjoying the beauty of deep space.Venue: SidewalkStreet/Description: North & Wells, Old TownCity/State: ChicagoPost Code/Zip Code: 60610Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 21:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Chicago Sidewalk Astronomy ClubMain Contact: Dennis EricsksonE-mail: derickson.21stcentury@rcn.com Phone: 312 659 0004Website: http://www.sidewalk-astronomy-club.com/chicago/ See the Moons of Jupiter & the craters on our Moon through our telescope. Call ahead for GO/NOGO status due to clouds, etc.Venue: Adler PlanetariumStreet/Description: 1300 South Lake Shore DriveCity: ChicagoPost Code/Zip Code: 60605Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 12:00:00End Time (each day): 15:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Adler PlanetariumMain Contact: Adler PlanetariumE-mail: AdlerEducation@adlerplanetarium Phone: +13123227827Website: http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/special/index.shtml#astronoday20092 Activities are free with paid building admission.Venue: Trantina FarmStreet/Description: 15800 w 151st StreetCity: Homer TownshipPost Code/Zip Code: 60491Start Date: 09/10/2009End Date: 10/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Village of Homer Glen Environment Committee and Homer TownshipMain Contact: Debra NorvilE-mail: norvil@comcast.net Phone: 708-301-0632Website: http://homerglen.org/Environment/IntlYearAstronomy2009.htm Free Public Stargazing *weather permitting* highlighting the Great World Wide Star Count and Galilean Nights!Venue: Evening at Northmoor ObservatoryStreet/Description: Donovan Golf Coarse off Knoxville southeast corner of the parking lotCity: PeoriaPost Code/Zip Code: 61614Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Peoria Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Richard TennisE-mail: rltennis7@dishmail.net Phone: 003096452433Website: http://www.astronical.org Newly renovated Northmoor Observatory housing 100 year old telescope used to provide the time for the United States by radio.Venue: Borders BookstoreStreet/Description: 4320 Coldwater RdCity: Fort WaynePost Code/Zip Code: 46805Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 21:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Ft Wayne Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Dave WilkinsE-mail: wiljugl5@verizon.net Phone: 260-710-2772Website: Multiple scopes will be viewing the Moon and Jupiter from this brightly lit parking lot. Join us on the 23rd at Jefferson Pointe for a second look, and on the 24th at Fox Island where the 16" scope will be open for public viewing.Venue: Jefferson Pointe - near bookstoreStreet/Description: 4110 W Jefferson BlvdCity: Fort WaynePost Code/Zip Code: 46804Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 21:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Ft Wayne Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Dave WilkinsE-mail: wiljugl5@verizon.net Phone: 260-710-2772Website: Multiple scopes will be viewing the Moon and Jupiter from this brightly lit shopping plaza. We will be located in the common area near the bookstore. Join us again on the 24th at Fox Island where the 16" scope will be open for public viewing.Venue: Fox Island County ParkStreet/Description: 7324 Yohne RdCity: Fort WaynePost Code/Zip Code: 46809Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Ft Wayne Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Dave WilkinsE-mail: wiljugl5@verizon.net Phone: 260-710-2772Website: Multiple scopes will be viewing the Moon, Jupiter and many other celestial wonders from this darker location just southwest of the city. The 16" scope will be open for public viewing.Venue: Walker Science Center, Morningside CollegeStreet/Description: 1501 Morningside AveCity: Sioux CityPost Code/Zip Code: 51106Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:30End Time (each day): 21:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Morningside College Physics DepartmentMain Contact: Andrew PlumbE-mail: plumb@morningside.edu Phone:Website: Venue: Radio Shack Parking LotStreet/Description: San Marnan Drive across from Crossroads CenterCity: WaterlooPost Code/Zip Code: 50702Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Black Hawk Astronomy clubMain Contact: Jane RyanE-mail: jane.ryan@gmdistrict.org Phone: 3192346357Website: http://www.groutmuseumdistrict.org/calendar.cfm# If you have a telescope, feel free to bring it along. Club members will be around as early as 6 p.m. to get scopes set up. See you thereVenue: Farpoint ObservatoryStreet/Description: Mission Valley SchoolCity: EskridgePost Code/Zip Code: 66423Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 23:30 (approximate)Organising Group: NEKAALMain Contact: Jan BurgardtE-mail: sky_liebe@yahoo.com Phone: 7852665624Website: North of Mission Valley School via Bodark Road. Dress for outside weather! Bring your own binoculars or telescopes, or use on of ours. Supervised children welcome!Venue: Lazio's Coffee Bar and RoasterieStreet/Description: 2111 SW BelleCity/State: TopekaPost Code/Zip Code: 66614Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Paladin of AstronomyMain Contact: Brenda CulbertsonE-mail: culbertson@holtonks.net Phone: +101117859662443Website: The public is invited to observe Jupiter and the Galilean Satellites during the free observing session at Lazio's Coffee Bar and Roasterie. Telescopes and other equipment will be provided by area astronomers, and everyone is invited to bring their own equipment if they care to help share the views. All ages are invited.Venue: Exploration PlaceStreet/Description: 300 N McLean BlvdCity/State: WichitaPost Code/Zip Code: 67203Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 16:30:00End Time (each day): 20:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Exploration PlaceMain Contact: Justin BartelE-mail: jbartel@exploration.org Phone: +13166600639Website: http://exploration.org/iya.php Celebrate Galilean Nights, a cornerstone project of the IYA2009 initiative at EP! See how Galileo created the telescope we all use today by watching the CyberDome show Two Small Pieces of Glass, then construct and identify objects in the sky with your own Galileoscope! Space is limited, advanced registration is required. Registration will close on Thursday October 15th. Late registrations may not be accepted due to supply. Visit EP’s website at www.exploration.org and click on Education Registration to sign up. For questions contact Justin Bartel, CyberDome Manager and Educator at jbartel@exploration.org or 660-0639.Venue: Borders BookstoreStreet/Description: 1715 N. Rock Rd.City: WichitaPost Code/Zip Code: 67206Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Kansas Astronomical ObserversMain Contact: Fred GassertE-mail: homeelevator@msn.com Phone:Website: KAO will set up in the front parking lot ready to view the heavens.Venue: Lake Afton Public ObservatoryStreet/Description: MacArthur Road (39th Street South) and 247th Street West in Lake Afton County ParkCity: WichitaPost Code/Zip Code: 67260Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 15:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Kansas Astronomical Observers & Lake Afton Public ObservatoryMain Contact: Fred Gasser, KAO PresidenttE-mail: homeelevator@msn.com Phone: +1 316 721 2225Website: http://members.cox.net/jerrytimmons/KAO.html KANSAS ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVERSThe Kansas Astronomical Observers (KAO) exists to educate the public about, and explore, the night sky and enjoy the wonderment that lies therein. Our members have a wide variety of interests, from astrophotography to making telescopes.KAO is celebrating in the latest International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) Global Cornerstone Project, Galilean Nights. On October 23rd, KAO will be hosting a live star party at the Borders Bookstore on 1715 N. Rock Rd. Members will be providing telescopes for viewing the heavens in the parking lot from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.Continuing the celebration, KAO will be joining up with the Lake Afton Public Observatory (LAPO) the following night on October 24th in celebrating LAPO's Astronomy Day 2009. From 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. LAPO will feature a bunch of fun, interesting and educational activities and contests leading to their evening program, Exploring the Solar System. LAPO is located at MacArthur Road (39th Street South) and 247th Street West in Lake Afton County Park.Venue: Starry Messanger & Star Party on the LeveeStreet/Description: 100 River Road SouthCity/State: Baton RougePost Code/Zip Code: Louisiana, 70802Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 16:30:00End Time (each day): 22:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Louisiana Art & Science MuseumMain Contact: Jon ElvertE-mail: jelvert@lasm.org Phone: +0112253445272Website: http://www.lasm.org Celestial Matters - Panel discussion about art & astronomy by artists represented in the exhibition Starry Messenger: Galileo's Vision in 21st Century Art. Public star party following planetarium Galileo show.Venue: Collins Observartory at Colby CollegeStreet/Description: Next to Baseball FieldCity: WatervillePost Code/Zip Code: 4937Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Colby College & Northern Stars PlanetariumMain Contact: Murray F. CampbellE-mail: mfcampbe@colby.edu Phone: 01 207 859 5863Website: Venue: Harford Community CollegeStreet/Description: 401 Thomas Run RoadCity: Bel AirPost Code/Zip Code: 21015Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 11:00:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Harford County Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Grace WyattE-mail: harfordastro@yahoo.com Phone:Website: http://www.harfordastro.org From 11 AM to 4 PM we will have displays and presentations set up in the Chesapeake Center of Harford Community College. Events will include lunar samples, meteorites, astrophotography, telescopes and binoculars, solar viewing and information about current space missions. Attendees are encouraged to bring telescopes they are having problems with for assistance and rocks they think might be meteorites for an opinion. From 7 to 10 PM we will have a viewing session at the Harford Community College observatory. We will have telescopes (including Galileoscope) and binoculars set up for public viewing.Venue: CCBC; Dundalk & Catonsville campusesStreet/Description: 4200 Sollers Pt. Rd., Dundalk & 800 S. Rolling Rd., CatonsvilleCity/State: Dundalk & Catonsville, MDPost Code/Zip Code: 21228Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00:00End Time (each day): 23:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: CCBC Astronomy ProfsMain Contact: D. Jack MacConnellE-mail: jack@stsci.edu Phone: 1-410-338-4800Website: http://www.ccbcmd.edu/catonsvilleplanetarium/starparties.html Telescope observing & indoor astronomy games for kidsVenue: Edgewood Public LibraryStreet/Description: 629 Edgewood RoadCity: EdgewoodPost Code/Zip Code: 21040Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30:00End Time (each day): 19:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Harford County Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Grace WyattE-mail: harfordastro@yahoo.com Phone:Website: http://www.harfordastro.org The Edgewood Public Library has organized a series of science presentations that would have been in Harry Potter's time period. We will be taking the opportunity to tell about telescopes, Galileo and the International Year of Astronomy. We will have at least one Galileoscope on hand for viewing after the indoor presentation.Venue: Glenelg Country SchoolStreet/Description: 12793 Folly Quarter RdCity: Ellicott CityPost Code/Zip Code: 21042Start Date: 26/10/2009End Date: 26/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Glenelg Country SchoolMain Contact: Jose RuizE-mail: ruiz@glenelg.org Phone: 4105315775(x2429)Website: http://www.glenelg.org/student_life/observatory.asp Observatory is the first left off of the main driveway.Venue: Northway FieldStreet/Description: End of Northway (right off Ridge Rd.)City: GreenbeltPost Code/Zip Code: 20770Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:45End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Astronomical Society of GreenbeltMain Contact: Martha L. GayE-mail: martylou.gay@gmail.com Phone: 013015267052Website: http://www.greenbeltastro.org/events.php Next to a very large mulch pile. Cancelled if hopelessly cloudy.Venue: Owens Science CenterStreet/Description: 9601 Greenbelt Rd.City: LanhamPost Code/Zip Code: 20706Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 12:00End Time (each day): 17:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Owens Science Center/Astro Soc of GreenbeltMain Contact: Martha L. GayE-mail: martylou.gay@gmail.com Phone: 013015267052Website: http://www1.pgcps.org/WorkArea/showcontent.aspx?id=101204 If you are east bound, it's on the right just before you get to Good Luck Rd. Adjacent to DuVal High School.Venue: Alpha Ridge Community ParkStreet/Description: 11699 Old Frederick Rd.City: MarriottsvillePost Code/Zip Code: 21044Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Howard Astronomical LeagueMain Contact: Joel GoodmanE-mail: Stardoc@Goodteeth.com Phone:Website: http://www.howardastro.org Join Howard Astronomical League at Alpha Ridge Park on Saturday, October 24th at 6PM and experience what first amazed Galileo exactly 400 years. The evening will be highlighted by a Galilean Nights star party to celebrate 2009, the International Year of Astronomy (www.iya2009.org). Multiple telescopes will be set up to observe Jupiter, the Moon, and other celestial wonders Galileo enjoyed. Help us look to the future as a partnership between HAL the Howard County Dept. of Recreation & Parks is announced to build the first publicly accessible observatory in the County at Alpha Ridge. More info and directions at www.howardastro.orgVenue: Winthrop ParkStreet/Description: near 135 Pleasant St.City/State: BrooklinePost Code/Zip Code: 02446Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 21:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: N/AMain Contact: Claudine KavanaghE-mail: cikavanagh@yahoo.com Phone:Website: Venue: Falmouth Public Library lawnStreet/Description: Main StreetCity: FalmouthPost Code/Zip Code: 02540Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Falmouth Sidewalk AstronomersMain Contact: Brent PutnamE-mail: falmouthastronomers@yahoogroups.com Phone: 508-540-5662Website: http://www.falmouthastronomers.org/ Weather permitting, the Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers will be participating in the International Year of Astronomy 2009 Cornerstone Project, Galilean Nights, to be held Thursday, October 22 through Saturday, October 24.As part of the event, the Falmouth Sidewalk Astronomers will be holding public viewing sessions from 6pm to 9pm, near the Katherine Lee Bates statue on the Falmouth Public Library lawn. A goal of the Galilean Nights event is to get as many people as possible to look at the wonders that Italian astronomer Galileo observed 400 years ago through his telescope.The focus will be the objects that Galileo observed, including Jupiter and the Moon. Everyone is welcome to come and get free views of the moon, planets and stars through telescopes, and if they have them, to bring their own telescopes and binoculars.Venue: Lobster CoveStreet/Description: Lobster Cove HouseCity/State: GloucesterPost Code/Zip Code: 01930Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 23:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: N/AMain Contact: Bob MyersE-mail: ehiggins@newtrackmedia.com Phone:Website: Venue: Loines ObservatoryStreet/Description: 59 Milk Street ExtensionCity/State: NantucketPost Code/Zip Code: 2554Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 21:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Maria Mitchell AssociationMain Contact: Dr. Vladimir StrelnitskiE-mail: vladimir@mmo.org Phone: +1-508-228-9273Website: http://www.mmo.org The telescope viewing of the Moon and Jupiter will be accompanied by comments from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. A lecture with an astronomical slide show, if the weather does not cooperate for observationVenue: North Attleborough Middle SchoolStreet/Description: NAMS staff parking lotCity: North AttleboroughPost Code/Zip Code: 02760Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 21:30 (approximate)Organising Group: NAMS 6th grade science dept.Main Contact: Tanya ErbanE-mail: terban@naschools.net Phone: 508-643-2130 ext 4215Website: http://sharepoint.naschools.net/middleschool/terban/default.aspx Attention all 6th graders and parents/guardians are invited to a Global Star Party at the North Attleborough Middle School to celebrate Galileo's discoveries 400 years ago. There will be a brief presentation by the Astronomical Society of Southern New England (ASSNE) at 6:30PM in the cafetorium on telescope use and objects visible in the sky . Immediately following the presentation there will be several professional telescopes brought by ASSNE members set up in the NAMS staff parking lot from 7:00PM-9:30 PM.Venue: Werner Schmidt ObservatoryStreet/Description: behind Dennis-Yarmouth HIgh SchoolCity: South YarmouthPost Code/Zip Code: 2664Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 17:30End Time (each day): 22:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Cape Cod Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: A P KurtzE-mail: ueberbassor@comcast.net Phone:Website: http://www.ccas.ws The public is invited to visit with us out on the lawn near and in our observatory on October 24th beginning at 17:30 to learn about and discuss various kinds of telescopes and other observing equipment. Bring your telescope/binoculars etc. if you wish. Beginning shortly after 19:30 observing the heavens will begin.Venue: Wellesley CollegeStreet/Description: Whitin ObservatoryCity: WellesleyPost Code/Zip Code: 2481Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00:00End Time (each day): 21:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Wellesley College Astronomy DepartmentMain Contact: Kim McLeodE-mail: kmcleod@wellesley.edu Phone:Website: http://www.wellesley.edu/Astronomy This event will be held rain or shine. If it is clear we'll observe Jupiter through big and small telescopes. There will be short talks by Wellesley College Astronomers on the subjects of "What Galileo Saw" and "Spectacular Saturn."This event is free and open to the public. Please no early arrivals.Venue: Kingman Museum, Kalamazoo Nature CenterStreet/Description: Limit St. / N. Westnedge Ave.City: Battle Creek / KalamazooPost Code/Zip Code: 49009Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 11:00End Time (each day): 23:59 (approximate)Organising Group: Kalamazoo Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Richard BellE-mail: kas@kasonline.org Phone:Website: http://www.kasonline.org/ Astronomers around the world will point their telescopes to the wonders that Galileo observed 400 years ago between October 22-24. The KAS will celebrate "Galilean Nights" with two events on Saturday, October 24th. We'll take part in "Spooky Science Saturday" at the Kingman Museum in Battle Creek from 11am-5pm. The KAS will also hold its last Public Observing Session of the year at the Kalamazoo Nature Center (weather permitting). Gates open at 7pm. We'll observe the Moon, Jupiter, and much more.Venue: Longway PlanetariumStreet/Description: 1310 E. Kearsley St.City: FlintPost Code/Zip Code: 48503Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 22:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Longway PlanetariumMain Contact: Richard WalkerE-mail: rwalker@sloanlongway.org Phone: 810-237-3405Website: http://www.longway.org Venue: The HeadlandsStreet/Description: Two miles West of Mackinaw CityCity: Mackinaw CityPost Code/Zip Code: 49770Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 23:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Emmet CountyMain Contact: Mary Stewart AdamsE-mail: starmare.adams@gmail.com Phone:Website: All are welcome to join us for two nights of glorious Northern Michigan star gazing, Friday the 23rd at Perry Hotel in Petoskey and Saturday the 24th at the Headlands, west of Mackinaw City. Telescopes, storytelling of the night sky, constellation identification, origami star box craft, light refreshments and good fun!Venue: Frauenthal Theater Parking LotStreet/Description: 374 Morris AvenueCity: MuskegonPost Code/Zip Code: 49440Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00End Time (each day): 00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: N/AMain Contact: John ArmstrongE-mail: jradrum@msn.com Phone: 231-730-1731Website: Feel free to bring a chair or blanket and dress for the weather; a hot drink/snacks are also allowed, but please be respectful and keep the location clean.If you have a telescope, even if you're not sure how to use it, bring it with you - We'll help you get it setup. Binoculars are also an excellent observing tool. Moon phase that evening will be two days before first quarter - a nice crescent to observe! Jupiter will also be visible in the S-SW, as well as a few other interesting night-sky objects.Led by local amateur astronomy enthusiasts Terry Hancock and John Armstrong, the night will be aimed at allowing residents to see the features of the moon up close, a few of the visible planets, double stars, clusters, a few galaxies, and the dense, nebulous star regions of the Milky Way galaxy - Objects that Galileo first observed 400 years ago.Amateur astronomy is highly dependent upon good weather and clear skies. If it is cloudy and people are unsure if the event is still taking place, call Armstrong at 231-730-1731 or Hancock at 231-206-1141.Venue: Galilean Night Under The StarsStreet/Description: Iron Industry MuseumCity: NegauneePost Code/Zip Code: 49866Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Marquette Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: D. Scott StobbelaarE-mail: dstobbel@sbcglobal.net Phone: 906-225-0959Website: Telescope Observing will be held in the old parking lot of the Iron Idustry Museum. Travel on County Rd 492 until you reach the cemetery. Turn at Museum sign..,follow signs. Scopes will be set up at west part of parking lot. Park in the eastern part.Venue: Downtown Northfield on Bridge SquareStreet/Description: Division and 4th StCity: NorthfieldPost Code/Zip Code: 55057Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Carleton College Astronomy ClubMain Contact: Jenny GoetzE-mail: iya2009nfld@gmail.com Phone:Website: The Northfield High School Astronomy Club and the Carleton College Astronomy Club will be observing in downtown Northfield with a variety of telescopes. This event will be canceled if cloudy.Venue: Onan ObservatoryStreet/Description: Baylor Regional Park, north of Norwood, MNCity/State: Norwood-Young AmericaPost Code/Zip Code: 55397Start Date: 23/10/2099End Date: 24/10/2099Start Time (each day): 18:00:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Minnesota Astronomical Society (MAS)Main Contact: Merle HiltnerE-mail: mjh@fastermac.net Phone:Website: http://www.mnastro.org As part of this International Year of Astronomy event, Galilean Nights, the Minnesota Astronomical Society will be having public star partyFriday October 23rd and Saturday October 24th at Onan Observatory. These “rain or shine” events will feature a talk on the International Year of Astronomy and Galileo & his discoveries.With the arrival of fall, the best summer objects are visible in the early evening with the objects of fall and winter rising throughout the night. Enjoy views of nebula, star clusters, galaxies, Jupiter & the Moon thru some of the finest amateur telescopes in the world. (weather permitting)Door prize drawings will be held on Saturday night October 24th (at approximately 8:00 pm). Prizes include a one year MAS membership, astronomy books & gifts, MAS merchandise and several telescopes.Venue: Rainwater ObservatoryStreet/Description: MS HWY 413 eastCity: French CampPost Code/Zip Code: 39745Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Rainwater ObservatoryMain Contact: James HillE-mail: jhill@rainwaterobservatory.org Phone: 1+662-547-6377Website: http://rainwaterobservatory.org Venue: Rainwater Observatory & PlanetariumStreet/Description: MS Hwy 413 east of French CampCity: French CampPost Code/Zip Code: 39745Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Rainwater Observatory & PlanetariumMain Contact: James G. HillE-mail: jhill@rainwaterobservatory.org Phone: +1-662-547-6377Website: http://rainwaterobservatory.org Talk on galaxies followed by observing sessionVenue: Camdenton WalmartStreet/Description: Highway 54City: CamdentonPost Code/Zip Code: 65020Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 15:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Camden County Library Astronomy ClubMain Contact: Jim StrogenE-mail: jstrogenht1@hotmail.com Phone: 573374 4144Website: http://www.ccld.us Telescopes available for viewing the Sun and Jupiter along with knowledgable astronomers to answer all your questions.Venue: Ricahrd D. Schwartz ObservatoryStreet/Description: north of Fine Arts BuildingCity/State: St. LouisPost Code/Zip Code: 63121Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: University of Missouri-St. LouisMain Contact: Bruce WilkingE-mail: bwilkig@umsl.edu Phone: 314-516-5081Website: Call 314-516-5706 for recorded updatesVenue: Jake's Branch County ParkStreet/Description: Double Trouble RoadCity: BeachwoodPost Code/Zip Code: 8722Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Ocean County ParksMain Contact: Rosemarie SpedaliereE-mail: compor@aol.com Phone: 732-269-6595Website: Venue: William Miller Sperry ObservatoryStreet/Description: 1033 Springfield AveCity: CranfordPost Code/Zip Code: 07016Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 22:30 (approximate)Organising Group: AAIMain Contact: Anthony EspinozaE-mail: symmetry57@hotmail.com Phone: 908-590-4576Website: http://www.asterism.org On October 23, 2009, Amateur Astronomers Incorporated will be hosting Galilean Nights at 7:30PM in Sperry Observatory in the Campus of Union County College.We will have a public star party, lectures, and Astrophotography slideshow. Telescope observation will be made to see the night sky throughout the evening (weather permitting).NASA and IYA educational material will be given out. Door prizes for guests and members. This event is free and open to the public. Come out and celebrate the International Year Of Astronomy with AAI.Venue: Hope Conference Center & Jenny Jump State ForestStreet/Description: Ridgeway Ave and Far View RdCity: HopePost Code/Zip Code: 07844Start Date: 16/10/2009End Date: 18/10/2009Start Time (each day): 17:00End Time (each day): VariesOrganising Group: UACNJ & AAAPMain Contact: Ron RussoE-mail: ron@roned.com Phone: 973-386-1848Website: http://www.uacnj.org From one of the darkest skies in New Jersey comes a chance for the public to mingle with astronomers, enjoy telescope observation, and listen to educational lectures on astronomy from noted experts. It is a combination of two concurrent events - Starquest, run by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton and a symposium hosted by the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey at New Jersey's premiere site for public astronomy - the UACNJ observatory in Jenny Jump State Forest. The events span Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18. Registration required - see website for details.Venue: Riker Hill ParkStreet/Description: 284 Beaufort AveCity/State: LivingstonPost Code/Zip Code: 07039Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00:00End Time (each day): 23:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Newark MuseumMain Contact: Kevin ConodE-mail: planetarium@newarkmuseum.org Phone: 973-596-6529Website: http://www.newarkmuseum.org/planetarium.html AUTUMN STARGAZING Friday October 23, 8:00-11:00 p.m. All ages Join the staff of the Newark Museum's Dreyfuss Planetarium and local amateur astronomers Riker Hill Park in Livingston. Telescopes will be set up for the public to see the wonders of the autumn sky. Free. Weather permitting. Rain date is Saturday, October 24. Stargazing events are free, no reservations required and telescopes are provided for viewing. This event is co-sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks. Directions and a map are available on the planetarium web site.Venue: Harrington ParkStreet/Description: Rock RoadCity: Long ValleyPost Code/Zip Code: 07853Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: N/AMain Contact: CharlotteE-mail: ccugnini@embarqmail.com Phone:Website: Venue: Northwest New Mexico Visitor CenterStreet/Description: Exit 85 off I-40, 1900 E. Santa Fe AvenueCity: GrantsPost Code/Zip Code: 87020Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Northwest New Mexico Visitor CenterMain Contact: Rick BestE-mail: rick_best@nps.gov Phone: 505-876-2783Website: http://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/mac1.htm All are invited to join center staff as they view night sky objects like Jupiter, the Andromeda Galaxy, and summer and fall constellations. Telescopes will be provided. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes and share their expertise with others. Event is weather dependent.Venue: Bottomless Lakes State ParkStreet/Description: Lea Lake PavilionCity: RoswellPost Code/Zip Code: 88201Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30:00End Time (each day): 21:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Living Desert AstronomersMain Contact: Kathryn LawE-mail: kathrynt.law@state.nm.us Phone: (575) 887-5516Website: http://www.nmparks.com Join volunteer astronomers with large telescopes set up to look at the moons of Jupiter and other wonders of the night sky. Watch a green laser tour to learn about the autumn constellations. There is no fee for this program other than the $5.00 per vehicle day use fee or camping fees for those who wish to stay at the park.Venue: Inwood Hill ParkStreet/Description: Seaman and Isham StreetsCity: New York CityPost Code/Zip Code: 10034Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 23:59:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Inwood Astronomy ProjectMain Contact: Jason KendallE-mail: jasonskendall@gmail.com Phone: 917-529-2359Website: http://www.inwoodastronomy.org The Inwood Astronomy Project presents "The Galilean Nights Festival in Inwood."Here are all of our events this October:* The Uptown Planetarium Astronomy Lectures, Learn about the Hubble Space Telescope and the LCROSS Lunar Impact Mission. Free at The New York Public Library, Inwood Branch, October 3 and 10 (1:00 PM)* The LCROSS Mission Impact Party, televising the spacecraft landing on the moon! At Indian Road Café, October 9 (early morning)* World Premiere of Minding the Heavens, Theatrical reading of a play about the famous astronomers, Caroline and William Herschel. Written by Dr. Mark Littmann. Free at The New York Public Library, Inwood Branch, October 17 (1:00 PM)* Shakespeare Saturdays Strollers and Soloists Free concert at The New York Public Library, Inwood Branch, October 24 (12:00 Noon)* Live Street Theater done by the Shakespeare Saturdays Strollers, Renaissance-costumed performers meandering about Inwood in all your favorite haunts! What will they sing? Where will they be? Guess you gotta be out and about in Inwood to know! Featuring the Hit Song Up, Up, Up in the Sky by Donna Stearns and the Big Bangers: the official song of the International Year of Astronomy. (Digital downloads available on iTunes and CDBaby )* Stargazing: Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM: The Baseball Diamonds at Inwood Hill Park.* Stargazing: Saturday, October 24, 7:30 PM: The Overlook Meadow in Inwood Hill Park.* Stargazing: Saturday, October 31, 7:30 PM: Halloween Spooky Stars at the Baseball Diamonds at Inwood Hill Park.Venue: Central Park, east 74StreetStreet/Description: Alice in wonderland StatueCity: New YorkPost Code/Zip Code: 10022Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 21:30 (approximate)Organising Group: AAA of NYCMain Contact: Tom McIntyreE-mail: nycstars@yahoo.com Phone:Website: Weather is predicting rain or clouds for Fri & Sat.I did a test run at 82 street & N.Blvd, Jackson Hgts on Tuesday.AAA has regular public session @ Carl Shurz Park, NYC on Fri. nite (aaa.org)Venue: GE Theater at ProctorsStreet/Description: 432 State StreetCity/State: Schenectady, NYPost Code/Zip Code: 12305Start Date: 08/12/2009End Date: 08/12/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 21:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Dudley ObservatoryMain Contact: Janie SchwabE-mail: jschwab@dudleyobservatory.org Phone: 518-382-7583Website: http://www.dudleyobservatory.org/Events/_EVenTS.htm Dr. Owen Gingerich "Kepler, Galileo, and the Birth of Modern Astronomy" 2009 is the 400th anniversary of Kepler's Astronomia nova, and of the first astronomical use of the telescope, especially by Galileo. I will argue that more important than Kepler's elliptical orbits and the law of areas was his pioneering insistence on astronomy based on physical causes. Particularly remarkable about Galileo's use of the telescope was the way in which he used his observations to challenge the traditional geocentric cosmology. In very different fashions these two contemporary astronomers hastened the astronomical revolution and became the fathers of modern astronomy.Venue: Hirsch Observatory, Science Center, RPI CampusStreet/Description: Hirsch Observatory : Roof of Jonsson-Rowland Science Center, RPICity: TroyPost Code/Zip Code: 12180Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00End Time (each day): 22:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Rensselaer Astrophysical SocietyMain Contact: Dan EltonE-mail: astro@union.rpi.edu Phone:Website: http://astro.union.rpi.edu/index.html You can park in any of the parking lots / parking garage on College Avenue.Open observing at the Hirsch Observatory normally occurs every Saturday from 8-10pm February - November.Venue: UNC-Asheville campusStreet/Description: UNC-Asheville QuadCity: AshevillePost Code/Zip Code: 28804Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:45End Time (each day): 23:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Bernard ArghiereMain Contact: Bernard ArghiereE-mail: barghiere@charter.net Phone: 8285051666Website: Weather and clouds permitting, there will be a number of telescopes set up by members of the Astronomy Club of Asheville.Venue: Northeast ParkStreet/Description: 4010 High Rock RdCity: GibsonvillePost Code/Zip Code: 27249Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00:00End Time (each day): 21:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Elon UniversityMain Contact: Anthony CriderE-mail: acrider@elon.edu Phone: 336-686-5073Website: http://facstaff.elon.edu/acrider/Public_Events.html If cloudy weather forces us to cancel on Saturday night, we will attempt the event again on Sunday night.Venue: Bray Hollow Nature PreserveStreet/Description: Field in front of the pondCity: GriftonPost Code/Zip Code: 28530Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: A Time for Science Nature and Education CenterMain Contact: John and Nancy BrayE-mail: atfs@atimeforscience.org Phone:Website: http://www.atimeforscience.org Please preregister on our website. We are a small park and cannot accommodate too large a crowd. So we need to know approximately how many want to come. Use the map on our website to find us.Venue: Stone Mt. State ParkStreet/Description: Stone Mt. State ParkCity: SpartaPost Code/Zip Code: 28675Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30:00End Time (each day): 23:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Forsyth Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: VivianE-mail: fas@fas37.org Phone: 3369223623Website: fas37.org This a lock in observation - only campers can view with us the gate will be locked at it’s normal time. You can find all info about this observation on our club website fas37.orgVenue: Saples Parking lotStreet/Description: 136 Venture Lane (hwy 21)City: StatesvillePost Code/Zip Code: 28625Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/09/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Piedmont Amateur AstronomersMain Contact: Charles TilleyE-mail: ctvideo@yadtel.net Phone:Website: http://www.piedmontamateurastronomers.com Venue: Frohring Meadows ParkStreet/Description: 16780 Savage RoadCity/State: Bainbridge, OhioPost Code/Zip Code: 44023Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00:00End Time (each day): 22:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Northeast Ohio International Dark Sky AssociationMain Contact: Kathy HanesE-mail: khanes@geaugaparkdistrict.org Phone: 440-286-9516Website: Join other stargazers, young and old, as we discover the wonders of night sky. Dress for weather - program is entirely outdoors. Telescopes will be provided by members of the Chagrin Valley Astronomy Club.Venue: Smith LabStreet/Description: 174 W 18th AveCity: ColumbusPost Code/Zip Code: 43210Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Department of Astronomy, Ohio State UniversityMain Contact: Jennifer JohnsonE-mail: jaj@astronomy.ohio-state.edu Phone:Website: http://www.astronomy.ohio-state.edu/Galilean/ Venue: Beaver Creek ParkStreet/Description: Long Judson RdCity: Grand RapidsPost Code/Zip Code: 43522Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Toledo Astronomical AssociationMain Contact: Frank S. MerrittE-mail: frank.merritt@utoledo.edu Phone: 419-535-8775Website: http://toledoastronomy.org/schedule Follow short trail from NW corner of parking lot. Event cancelled in case of clouds or rainVenue: Fifth-Third Commons Parking LotStreet/Description: 125 West Main StreetCity: FairbornPost Code/Zip Code: 45324Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Wright State University Astronomy ClubMain Contact: Patrick CraigE-mail: craig.7@wright.edu Phone: 937-286-3375Website: http://www.wsuastronomy.org/ Wright State University Astronomy Club will have its 8" Dobsonian-mounted reflector telescope out for the public to view the cosmos. We will be located in the Fifth-Third Commons Lot in downtown Fairborn.Venue: Fall Astronomy DayStreet/Description: Diagonal Road, Lorain County Metroparks, Equestrian Center Entrance to The Nielsen ObservatoryCity: LaGrangePost Code/Zip Code: 44050Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 21:00End Time (each day): 00:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Black River Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: John O'NealE-mail: johnoneal@onealwebsite.com Phone: 440-985-3405Website: http://www.BlackRiverAstro.org We are also going to be doing a star count on this night. Bring your eyes and fingers...Venue: Nielsen ObservatoryStreet/Description: Equestrian Center Metropark Entrance on Diagonal RoadCity: LagrangePost Code/Zip Code: 44001Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 21:30End Time (each day): 00:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Black River Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: John O'NealE-mail: johnoneal@onealwebsite.com Phone: (440) 985-3405Website: http://www.BlackRiverAstro.org Venue: Parma-South BranchStreet/Description: 7335 Ridge RdCity: ParmaPost Code/Zip Code: 44129Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 20:45 (approximate)Organising Group: Parma-South Branch of Cuyahoga County Public LibraryMain Contact: Susannah HammE-mail: shamm@cuyahogalibrary.org Phone: 440-885-5362Website: http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/StdBackPage.aspx?id=26610 Meet “Johannes Kepler,” mathematician to the Holy Roman Emperor, as he shares the discoveries of Kepler, Galileo and other founders of modern astronomy. Telescope and astronomical binoculars will be available to share, or bring your own.Venue: Sylvan PrairieStreet/Description: Brint Road west of CentenialCity: SylvaniaPost Code/Zip Code: 43560Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Toledo Astronomical AssociationMain Contact: Frank S. MerrittE-mail: frank.merritt@utoledo.edu Phone: 419-535-8775Website: http://www.toledoastronomy.org/schedule Event cancelled in case of clouds of rain. Please dim headlights when entering the parking lot.Venue: Golden Princess Cruise ShipStreet/Description: On DeckCity: Pacific OceanPost Code/Zip Code: 00000Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 22:00End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: N/AMain Contact: Paul CirilloE-mail: SkyWatch@AstronomyNJ.com Phone:Website: For passengers on board the Golden Princess cruise ship traveling between LA - Hawaii. Check the daily cruise planner for on-deck observing hosted by Space/Astronomy speaker Paul Cirillo.Venue: Cherry Springs State ParkStreet/Description: Night Sky Public Viewing AreaCity/State: GaletonPost Code/Zip Code: 16922Start Date: 24/10/2010End Date: 24/10/2010Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 23:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Cherry Springs Dark Sky Fund/AssociationMain Contact: Maxine Harrison, DirectorE-mail: csspdsf@gmail.com Phone: (814) 435-2518Website: http://www.csspdarkskyfund.org Contact the Lyman Run State Park Office for info at (814) 435-5010. Dress warmly, bring binoculars and blankets. No pets, please. Hot cider and donuts will be for sale. Cherry Springs is a Gold Tier level Dark Sky park and the best place for stargazing in the Eastern US. See www.csspdarkskyfund.org for more info on park.Venue: Sylvan Learning CenterStreet/Description: 1100 N. Mountain RoadCity/State: HarrisburgPost Code/Zip Code: 17112Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Sylvan Learning CenterMain Contact: Bill MoserE-mail: billsylvan1718@aol.com Phone: 1-717-652-0646Website: Venue: Ridley Creek State Park, Area 11Street/Description: Picnic Area 11, 1023 Sycamore Mills RdCity: MediaPost Code/Zip Code: 19063Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Chester County Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: Bruce HolensteinE-mail: Bruce@Holenstein.com Phone: +1.610.892.3908Website: http://www.ccas.us/ Members of the CCAS will start off the evening with several short presentations on current events in astronomy. Expert guidance will be given on the different types of telescopes and how to find one that will work well for a beginner. The group will have their telescopes set up and pointed at various interesting objects in the sky. In addition to Jupiter and the moon, galaxies, clusters, double stars, passing satellites, and maybe even some meteors may be seen. Call the listed number in case of possible clouds.Venue: The Quad, near Gordinier HallStreet/Description: 30 S George StCity: MillersvillePost Code/Zip Code: 17551Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Society of Physics Students, Millersville ChapterMain Contact: Sean HendrickE-mail: Sean.Hendrick@millersville.edu Phone: +001 717 872 3412Website: http://www.millersville.edu/academics/scma/physics/upcomingevents.php Venue: Mingo Creek County ParkStreet/Description: Venetia, PACity: Pittsburgh, PAPost Code/Zip Code: 15367Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 23:59 (approximate)Organising Group: Amateur Astronomers Association of PittsburghMain Contact: Ed MossE-mail: aaap@3ap.org Phone: 724-384-6150Website: http://www.3ap.org See the Milky Way and Nebula. See Jupiter and the Jovian Moons, perhaps Iridium Flare. Enjoy views through 24" R-C, 10" refractor, and members telescopes. Star Pointing,Space Shuttle tile demo, astronomy videos/talks/displays,etc. Phone only answers night of event. Check in case of adverse conditions/cancellation. End time dependent on conditons. Best to arrive before dark. Visit www.3ap.org for map and directions.Dress warmly. No heating. No concessions. No running water for drinking or handwashing. Park type latrine.Venue: Parque de las CienciasStreet/Description: Route 167, South of Highway 22City: BayamónPost Code/Zip Code: 00960Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Sociedad de Astronomía de Puerto Rico, Inc.Main Contact: Víctor RománE-mail: astronomiapr@gmail.com Phone:Website: Venue: Faro de RincónStreet/Description: Lighthouse RincónCity: RincónPost Code/Zip Code: 00677Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Sociedad de Astronomía del CaribeMain Contact: Eddie IrizarryE-mail: sociedadastronomia@gmail.com Phone:Website: Venue: Centro de Convenciones de San JuanStreet/Description: Convention BoulevardCity: San JuanPost Code/Zip Code: 00907Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 08:00End Time (each day): 13:00 (approximate)Organising Group: IYA2009-PRMain Contact: Dr. Mayra LebrónE-mail: melebron@vmail.uprrp.edu,mlebron@naic.edu Phone:Website: Exhibición del AIA2009 y de cómo se forman los elementos en las estrellas para estudiantes de escuela superior.Venue: Centro de Convenciones de San JuanStreet/Description: Convention BoulevardCity: San JuanPost Code/Zip Code: 00907Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 13:30End Time (each day): 15:30 (approximate)Organising Group: IYA2009-PRMain Contact: Dr. Mayra LebrónE-mail: mlebron@naic.edu Phone:Website: A workshop for math and science teachers on the topic of Keplers Laws and the IYA2009.Venue: Astronomy 2009 island in Second LifeStreet/Description: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Astronomy%202009City: Second LifePost Code/Zip Code: 00000Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 00:00End Time (each day): 23:59 (approximate)Organising Group: International Year of Astronomy 2009/ New Media Task GroupMain Contact: Adrienne GauthierE-mail: ajgauthier@gmail.com Phone: 000-000-0000Website: http://secondastronomy.org Please join us in Second Life on Astronomy 2009 island to celebrate Galilean Nights from Oct 22-24th 2009. Walk through a 3D interactive and animated model of Jupiter and the Galilean Moons. View Jupiter and the moons from our IYA2009 telescopes! Views updated every hour,and you can advance through time. Watch the Let There Be Night planetarium show and learn about Galileo! Free admission and open 24 hrs per day.Venue: University of South Carolina AikenStreet/Description: 471 University PkwyCity: AikenPost Code/Zip Code: 29801Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: DuPont PlanetariumMain Contact: Gary SennE-mail: SennG@sc.edu Phone: 803-641-3558Website: http://rpsec.usca.edu/Events/IYA2009/ Co-sponsored by the Astronomy Club of Augusta and the DuPont Planetarium.Venue: Murdic ResidentStreet/Description: 1428 Mayberry Ln.City: FranklinPost Code/Zip Code: 37064Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30:00End Time (each day): 22:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: N/AMain Contact: Tom MurdicE-mail: murdic1@bellsouth.net Phone:Website: Venue: University of Texas Arlington PlanetariumStreet/Description: 700 Planetarium WayCity: ArlingtonPost Code/Zip Code: 76019Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 14:00End Time (each day): 20:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Texas Astronomical SocietyMain Contact: David CulpE-mail: tasobserving@gmail.com Phone:Website: http://www.texasastro.org Astronomy Day begins at 2pm and runs through 10pm, with many activities planned during the day. These include displays of our member's hand-made telescopes, and practical lectures about Astronomy as a hobby. This year's theme is “Galileo- 400 years of discovery”. The UTA planetarium will have FREE shows during the afternoon and evening. Weather permitting, members of the Texas Astronomical Society will have their telescopes outside the planetarium pointed at interesting objects in the sky.Venue: Painter Hall on the Univ. of Texas campusStreet/Description: Top of Painter HallCity/State: AustinPost Code/Zip Code: 78712Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Department of AstronomyMain Contact: Lara EakinsE-mail: lara@astro.as.utexas.edu Phone: +15124711307Website: http://outreach.as.utexas.edu/public/painter.html Venue: Coupland SchoolStreet/Description: 620 S. CommerceCity: CouplandPost Code/Zip Code: 78615Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Coupland Middle SchoolMain Contact: george McAdamsE-mail: georgemcadams@sbcglobal.net Phone: 512-791-0058Website: http://georgemcadams2sbcglobal.net Venue: Education Building Room 302Street/Description: Circle Drive (on campus)City: El PasoPost Code/Zip Code: 79968Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 17:00End Time (each day): 18:30 (approximate)Organising Group: UTEP Physics DepartmentMain Contact: Terry WeberE-mail: tweber@utep.edu Phone: 9157477527Website: http://academics.utep.edu/physics Venue: Jarvis Christian CollegeStreet/Description: through the gate, turn right at the main street and drive down past the outdoor restrooms to the golf course. We set up in the big field.City: HawkinsPost Code/Zip Code: 75765Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 17:00:00End Time (each day): 22:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Jarvis Christian CollegeMain Contact: Max Corneau - JPL Solar System AmbassadorE-mail: maxipter@aol.com Phone:Website: http://www.geocities.com/astrodad32 This event is being sponsored by north Texas JPL Solar System Ambassador, Max Corneau. Several local Dallas astronomers who happen to be members of the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas have graciously volunteered to support Max and Jarvis Christian College in this event.Prior to the star party, we will be conducting a K-12 Teacher Training focused on space and astronomy educationVenue: Galileo 2009Street/Description: Near Northside HoustonCity: HoustonPost Code/Zip Code: 77009Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 20:00End Time (each day): 12:00 (approximate)Organising Group: www.mayorgalvan.comMain Contact: James Partsch-GalvanE-mail: mayorgalvan@yahoo.com Phone:Website: www.mayorgalvan.comVenue: George ObservatoryStreet/Description: Brazos Bend State ParkCity: NeedvillePost Code/Zip Code: 77461-5634Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 15:00End Time (each day): 22:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Houston Astronomy ClubsMain Contact: Aaron ClevensonE-mail: aaron@clevenson.org Phone: 281-852-4667Website: http://www.astronomyday.org This is an event brought to you by the Astronomy Clubs in the Greater Houston area and the Houston Museum of Natural Science.21901 FM 762 RdNeedville, TX 77461-5634(979) 553-5100Houston Astronomical SocietyFort Bend Astronomy ClubJohnson Space Center Astronomical SocietyNorth Houston Astronomy ClubCommunity of Humble / Administaff Observatory SocietyGeorge Observatory / Houston Museum of Natural ScienceVenue: Salado Public LibraryStreet/Description: 1151 N Main StreetCity/State: SaladoPost Code/Zip Code: 76571Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 13:00:00End Time (each day): 23:30:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Salado Public LibraryMain Contact: Lainie EddingsE-mail: eeddings@vvm.com Phone: 2549479191Website: http://www.saladolibrary.org/ Mike Wright will lecture @ 1:00 pm and viewing will begin at Dark in the Salado Public Library parking lot.Venue: Angelo State UniversityStreet/Description: ASU Planetarium SidewalkCity: San AngeloPost Code/Zip Code: 76909Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: San Angelo Astronomy AssociationMain Contact: Andy OliverE-mail: editor@angeloastronomy.com Phone: 325-226-9172Website: http://www.angeloastronomy.com The San Angelo Astronomy Association will have telescopes set up outside of the ASU Planetarium for viewing before and after the Planetarium show. Currently showing is "The Planets" and a short clip related to Galileo.Venue: UTSA SombrillaStreet/Description: Main Campus 1604City: San AntonioPost Code/Zip Code: 78249Start Date: 16/10/2009End Date: 16/10/2009Start Time (each day): 11:00End Time (each day): 13:00 (approximate)Organising Group: UTSA Physics & AstronomyMain Contact: Eric M. SchlegelE-mail: eric.schlegel@utsa.edu Phone:Website: weather permitting, view the Sun through a solar telescope.Venue: UTSA Science Bldg 2.01.12Street/Description: Main Campus 1604City: San AntonioPost Code/Zip Code: 78249Start Date: 16/10/2009End Date: 16/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: UTSA Physics & AstronomyMain Contact: Eric M. SchlegelE-mail: eric.schlegel@utsa.edu Phone:Website: Lecture at 7:30pm: "Telescopes from Galileo to the Present" (~30-45 min); weather permitting, telescope viewing to follow.Venue: Kennedy-Powell ElementaryStreet/Description: 3707 W. Nugent AveCity: TemplePost Code/Zip Code: 76504Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 17:30End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Temple ISDMain Contact: Kenny WestmorelandE-mail: kenny.westmoreland@tisd.org Phone: 254-215-5991Website: http://science-lab.templeisd.kpes.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/integrated_home.phtml?gid=1199462&sessionid=e791954d5fb77f87ca379a13ac92ea98 Star Party!Contemplate the Wonders of the Universe!Come spend an evening looking through a telescope with friends, families, and teachers, and be astonished at the complexity of space. Explore the magic of the solar system and gain first-hand experience in astronomy. Kennedy-Powell offers you an evening of sky watching. This is for everyone who values life-long learning for yourself and your family! Free, free, free …This event is brought to you by the cooperative efforts of the faculty and staff of KP and our fantastic PTO volunteersVenue: Cooper Junior High SchoolStreet/Description: 101 Hensley LaneCity: WyliePost Code/Zip Code: 75089Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: N/AMain Contact: MJ TykoskiE-mail: mj.tykoski@wylieisd.net Phone: 9724293250Website: This event is free of charge, but students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Venue: Great Salt Lake Nature CenterStreet/Description: Glovers Lane next to Farminton Bay Bird RefugeCity/State: FarmingtonPost Code/Zip Code: 84025Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:00:00End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Farmington Jr High, O.A.S. Ogden Astronomical Society, Great Salt Lake Nature CenterMain Contact: Greg DomgaardE-mail: gdomgaard@dsdamail.net Phone: 801-402-6900Website: Get off I-15 Farmington exit heading north - turn immediate right following a frontage road to Glovers Lane. The Great Salt Lake Nature Center is at the end of the road just a few miles.Venue: Outside UCAS Activity CenterStreet/Description: 940 West, 800 SouthCity: OremPost Code/Zip Code: 84058Start Date: 22/10/2009End Date: 22/10/2009Start Time (each day): 18:30End Time (each day): 23:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Utah County Academy of SciencesMain Contact: David TrevinoE-mail: dotrevino@gmail.com Phone:Website: This observing event will follow the Parent Teacher Conference. If you have a telescope or binoculars, you are invited to bring them.Venue: Searle PavilionStreet/Description: 1000 West 500 NorthCity: VernalPost Code/Zip Code: 84078Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 23/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:30End Time (each day): 21:30 (approximate)Organising Group: Sentrywest Insurance ServicesMain Contact: Clark HallE-mail: clark.hall@sentrywest.com Phone: 435-789-1578Website: Dress warm.Venue: Bennington College Rebecca Stickney ObservatoryStreet/Description: 1 college drCity: BenningtonPost Code/Zip Code: 05201Start Date: 23/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 21:00:00End Time (each day): 01:00:00 (approximate)Organising Group: The Sidereal SocietyMain Contact: Meredith MullerE-mail: mareraydiff@gmail.com Phone: 8024474261Website: On Friday 23rd, starting around 9.00pm the Sidereal Society of Bennington College will host an open observatory night intended for all members of the Bennington community. The rain date is the same time and place on Saturday the 24th. There will be at least three telescopes available for viewing and a telescope mirror making demonstration.Venue: Castleton State CollegeStreet/Description: Alongside southern parking lotCity: CastletonPost Code/Zip Code: 05735Start Date: 24/10/2009End Date: 24/10/2009Start Time (each day): 19:00End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)Organising Group: Green Mountain Alliance of Amateur AstronomersMain Contact: Ronald LewisE-mail: vtpoet@gmail.com Phone: 8022475913Website: Amateur astronomers are invited to