Alachua Astronomy Club: Star Parties 2002

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Star Party Calendar Below

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See Calendar Club star parties are open to club members and their guests. You do not have to know anything about astronomy or telescopes to attend AAC star parties! Also you do not need to bring a telescope! Club members are always anxious to help beginners learn about the sky and willing to share their telescope viewing time with others.

Star parties begin shortly before sunset. Some star parties feature a short presentation at sunset (so don't be late!) Please be sure to understand the appropriate "Star Party Etiquette" for each location/event, as the rules may vary.

Special event star parties such as the Kanapaha Moonlight Walk are open to the public. Other special star parties are announced under special events.

Star Party Calendar (2002)

All rain-dates are held at the Jacob's residence unless otherwise noted.
indicates an AAC sponsored or co-sponsored activity.
Red text indicates a revision.
Denotes AAC sponsored event Star Party Date (2002) Location
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Click here for Sunset Times & Hours of Darkness

AAC January Jan. 12

Jan 19
Bob Jacobs
Presentation: Star Hopping with Star Charts
with Stephen Thomas
NM Jan. 13, 08:30 5:30pm EST

AAC February Feb. 9 Bob Jacobs
Presentation: Telescopes and Eyepiece Making
with Remi Trujillo
NM Feb. 12, 02:42 6:00pm EST

SCAS Winter
Star Party Feb. 11–15 Camp Wesumkey
Florida Keys
NM Feb. 12, 02:42

National
Public
Observatory Cedar Key Star Party Feb. 11-16 Cedar Key State Museum
Public viewing nights on Feb. 11, 14, 15
NM Feb. 12, 02:42 7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Villages
Astronomy Club Starry Starry Night Feb. 16 The Villages
Club members, please arrive around 6pm.
NM Feb. 12, 02:42 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST

AAC March Mar. 16

Mar 23
Kitty Hawke Aviation
Presentation: Messier Marathon
with Chuck Broward
NM Mar. 13, 21:04 6:00pm EST

AAC April Apr. 13 UF Radio Observatory
Presentation: Dr. Francisco Reyes provides a tour of the UF Radio Observatory, then enjoy some really dark skies!
Map and directions
NM Apr. 12, 15:22 6:30pm EDT

Kanapaha
Botanical
Gardens Kanapaha Spring
Moonlight Walk Apr. 20 Kanapaha
Club members should arrive no later than 5:30pm to help set up.
FQ Apr. 20, 08:49 7:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

Chiefland
Astronomy
Village Chiefland Spring
Star Party/Picnic May 10-11 Chiefland
No AAC Star Party this month.
See Chiefland Above
NM May 12, 06:46 Plan ahead your arrivals and departures for this dark-sky site

Back In Time AAC June
Star-B-Q June 15 Star-B-Q
at Back In Time
FQ June 17, 20:30 7:00pm - Noon EDT

AAC July July 13 Palmer Residence
Presentation: A Special Farewell
NM July 10, 06:27 7:00pm EDT

AAC August Aug. 10

Aug 17
Bud Cridlin's/Chiefland
Presentation: Summer Constellations
with Alicia Kemper
NM Aug. 8, 15:16 7:30pm EDT

AAC September

Sept. 7

Sep 14
Bob Jacobs
Presentation: Ersatz Stars (Artificial Satellites)
with Michael Toomey
NM Sept. 6, 23:11 7:30pm EDT

AAC October Oct. 12

Bob Jacobs
Presentation: Observing the Moon
with Dr. Howard L. Cohen
NM Oct. 6, 07:18 6:30pm EDT

Kanapaha
Botanical
Gardens Kanapaha Fall
Moonlight Walk
Oct. 19 Kanapaha
Club members should arrive no later than 5:30pm to help set up.
FM Oct. 21, 03:20 7:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

AAC November Nov. 2 Kitty Hawke Aviation

NM Nov. 4, 15:36 5:30pm EST

Chiefland
Astronomy
Village Chiefland Fall
Star Party/Picnic Nov. 3-10 Chiefland
NM Nov. 4, 15:36 Plan ahead your arrivals and departures for this dark-sky site

AAC Holiday
Party Dec. 14
Barnett Residence
Gainesville
NM Dec. 4, 02:32 6:00pm

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