All events are free and open to the public. Outdoor events are subject to cancellation or postponement due to to weather–check our Facebook or Twitter feed to get the latest scheduling updates.
Orwell Star Party & Observatory Visit (GMA assisting)(Moon rises 10:30 PM)
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
GMA Members Only, Hubbardton Battlefield.
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
Free and Open to the Public
The Scale of Astronomy
By Al Boudreau
We explore how astronomers measure astronomical distances and just how large our Universe is. We see practical examples that allow one to appreciate the grand scale of the cosmos. We clearly see the challenges of communication and travel because of this enormous scale.
Free and open to the public
Setting up at the Williston Community Park, 195 Central School Dr, Williston, VT
View the Moon, planets and Deep Sky Objects.
Sponsored by the Dorothy Allen Memorial Library and VAS.
Library contact - Kathy Deluca, 802-878-4918 or outreach@williston.lib.vt.us
VAS contact - Terri Zittritsch, theresamarie11@gmail.com
or info@vtastro.org
Note:
This is now the primary date. It was going to be the Rain Date with Thursday the 10th the primary date. The Recreation Field is not available to us on Thursday.
Viewing Jupiter, Saturn & the Moon.
Location: Waterbury Recreation Field just South of the library.
Contact: Waterbury Public Library, 28 North Main Street, Suite 2, Waterbury, VT. Judi Byron, (802) 244-7036. VAS coordinator, Joe Comeau, jkcomeau@hotmail.com 802-769-267. Or email info@vtastro.org
Public Outreach, Homecoming & Family Weekend, Castleton University (Moon rises 10:01 PM)
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com