RASC Hamilton Observatory Event - Jan 16 or 17 - Stargazing + Learn to use the observatory equipment

[Dave Dev]

I am looking forward to this.  Friday is looking like the better night.

Dave Dev


> On Jan 9, 2015, at 10:37 PM, Gary Bennett <gary at bendun.net> wrote:
> 
> I am looking forward to hosting a fun event at our club observatory next Friday, Jan 16. @ 7:30
>  
> There are 2 themes for this event :
> 1)      “New Observatory Users Night” and you will learn how to operate our 2 “big-honkin” telescopes. Of course, we will also do so star gazing and all are welcome to join the fun.
> 2)      Introduction to computerized telescopes (mounts). Our CGE Pro mount is very similar to how most computerized telescopes (of all price ranges) work. At the end of the night you will be well equipped to operate just about any computerized mount.
>  
> All (including non-members) are welcome!
>  
> For members who are interested in obtaining a key to our facilities, this event will qualify as the “mandatory training” you need to be eligible for access to those expensive bits. Who qualifies for a key?
> - Member (or RASC “affiliate” member)  “in good standing” for 1 year or more
> - Age 19 minimum
> - Must attend and participate in a 1-night training program (this is that night)
> - Annual fee $ 25.00
> - Must bring a 2nd person (does not need to be a club member) + a cell phone
>  
> The event will be held on either Friday or Saturday night depending on which night is forecast to be most promising. We don’t need entirely clear sky but we can’t open the roof if it is snowing (or raining). I will send an announcement Friday (Jan 16) morning with an update.
>  
> What to bring?
> ·       A red flashlight
> ·       Ultra warm winter clothing. If you are warm you will have fun. If not, you will be miserable! I vote for FUN!  
>  
> For those of you who would like to do some advanced reading, contact me directly and I will send you a link to the User Guides for our observatory equipment.   gary at bendun.net
>  
> See you next week!
>  
> Gary Bennett
>  
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