The Warren Astronomical Society invites Michigan astronomy club members and their families to our annual picnic and the grand reopening of Stargate Observatory.
WHAT'S UP?
Family day and family nightGames, nature walks, fishing, sky tours – for club members and their families only!
Camping
Bring your tent or your pop-up trailer and spend a night under the stars!
Observing
It's a new-moon weekend, so bring your biggest scope and test the limits of our skies.
Stargate
Take a peek through our classic, hand-built 12.5” classical Cassegrain telescope under an all-new roof and freshly refinished dome, or use all 22” of the Big Dob's aperture.
Messier Contest
Twenty-five summer objects chosen by WAS Awards Chair Larry Kalinowski will be your targets. There are two entry groups: for those using computer assist and for those using manual telescopes.
All you have to do is slew to the correct object, get it in the center of the eyepiece, and call out for a judge, who will check it off your list. You will have one hour to complete the course, earning fame (a Messier Contest Winner badge from Larry) and fortune (half of the gate receipts). If the hour elapses before anybody finishes, shame on us - but the observer with the most finds will win.
The entrance fee is a measly single dollar. Preregistration is requested but not required.
WHEN?
July 25th, from 2 PM to the wee hours.WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Your own:- chairs
- tables
- picnic blanket
- picnic basket
- maybe a dish to pass.
We will provide soft drinks, shelter, hot dogs, condiments, snacks, and grills. Tents/campers optional.
Contact Therese Oldani (
), WAS Picnic coordinator, for more information or if you have anything to contribute.
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