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Cave Creek Recreation Area Come watch the sky with us! Come look through telescopes and enjoy a slide presentation under the stars. Learn the names of stars, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. When visible, view the craters of the moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and the rings of Saturn. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your comfort. We will have information about the Challenger Learning Center of Arizona, telescopes will be setup to view the night sky, and we will be doing a slide program on the night sky. This is a fun night out, come alone or bring your entire family or group. This is a fun, exciting, family activity, we hope to see you at one of these events. We encourage you to bring your binoculars or family telescope and enjoy the views from these great locations. We have special equipment for wheelchair access viewing. The 2009 Holiday Telescope Help Seminar The Holiday Telescope Help Seminar is a one night special class to help you with the assembly and operation of any telescope you may have. The goal of this class is to insure your telescope is properly assembled and that you understand the basic use and operation of the telescope. We will help you assemble it if you are having difficulty. You will learn how to align your telescope, use the various accessories, and find interesting objects to view, such as star clusters, nebula, and galaxies. Check back soon for information on registration, FREE stargazing-astronomy hand-outs All attendees will recieve a discount coupon to Arizona's leading astronomy shop "Starizona". Seminar meets from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. For more information and fees contact Stargazing For Everyone (623) 979-1393 Usery Mountain Park Programs There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required. All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted. August 15, 2009, starting at 7:30 PM Call (480) 984 - 0032 for information and directions. McDowell Mountain Park Programs There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required. All programs are on FRIDAY NIGHTS. September 25, 2009, FRIDAY NIGHT, starting at 7:30 PM Cave Creek Recreation Area Programs Telescope Set-up Image 1 There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required. All programs are on FRIDAY NIGHTS. January 8, 2010, FRIDAY NIGHT, starting at 7:30 PM Call (623) 465 - 0431 for information and directions. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Programs There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required. All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted. October 2, 2009, FRIDAY NIGHT, starting at 7:30 PM
White Tank Mountain Park Programs Telescope Set-up Image 1 There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required. All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted. August 21, 2009, FRIDAY NIGHT, starting at 7:30 PM Call (623) 935 - 6056 for information and directions. Lake Pleasant Outdoor Education Center Programs Lake Pleasant Desert Outdoor Education Center There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required. All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted. September 19, 2009, starting at 7:30 PM Call (602) 372 - 7470 for information and directions. Lake Pleasant Main Visitor Center Programs Telescope Set-up Image 1 There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required. All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted. November 13, 2009,FRIDAY NIGHT, starting at 7:30 PM Call (602) 372 - 7460 for information and directions. Estrella Mountain Park Programs There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required. All programs are on FRIDAY NIGHTS.
November 27, 2009, FRIDAY NIGHT, starting at 7:30 PM San Tan Mountain Park Programs There is a small, per car, park entry fee, contact the parks for information and directions. There is no additional fee for the Stargazing Programs. These are open to the public with no reservations required. All programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted. January 2, 2010, starting at 7:30 PM Call (480) 655 - 5554 for information and directions. Rancho de los Caballeros Programs Stargazing at Rancho de los Caballeros - stargaze under the dark Arizona skies in a classic western resort atmosphere. These programs are FREE and open to the general public. There will be telescope and binocular viewing at each program as weather permits. The program starts at 7 PM on the south lawn. Please call the resort prior to attending. The programs are from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM unless otherwise noted. November 11, 2009 Rancho de los Caballeros is located at 1551 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, Arizona 85390. Call (928) 684 - 5484 for information and directions. Glendale Public Library Programs Summer Stargazing at the Glendale Library. Learn what you can see each month from your backyard and get the latest JPL/NASA space program status and discoveries. These programs are FREE and open to the public with no reservations required. There will be telescope and binocular viewing after each program as weather permits. The presentation is in the main auditorium starting at 7 PM with the telescope viewing on the sidewalk in front of the library. The programs are from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Mondays unless otherwise noted. June 7, 2010 The Glendale Public Library is located at 5959 West Brown Street, in Glendale. Call (623) 930 - 3530 for information and directions. Challenger Space Center Programs For information, directions, and fees for all programs call (623) 322-2001. Family Stargazing Nights This is a fun family evening to enjoy the great Arizona night sky. This program is open to the general public with no reservations needed. There is a slide presentation on the constellations and planets, with information on upcoming sky events to watch for. The presentation will include stories of the night sky (folklore from many different cultures). Then join us to look through telescopes at various night sky objects (the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies). This is an outdoor program, bring lawn chairs or blankets for your seating comfort. Equipment will be available for wheelchair access viewing. We encourage you to bring your binoculars or family telescope and enjoy the views with us. The slide presentation starts at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise noted, followed by telescope viewing as weather permits. All Stargazing programs are on Saturday Nights unless otherwise noted. Saturday StarLab Planetarium Programs Go inside the StarLab Planetarium dome and you are transported into a night sky environment for an exciting and educational adventure. Learn about the stars, constellations, the moon, planets, deep space objects, celestial coordinates, the seasons, multicultural folklore/mythology, and much more. August 22, 2009 For more information call Tony or Carole at (623) 979 - 1393, or e-mail to: Tony@stargazingforeveryone.com |
