Many have asked me about these public star parties, so here is the official announcement tonight from the OMSI Planetarium Director, Jim Todd, and the Rose City Astronomers club gets excited as the date nears and the weather looks like summer for about 80 degrees forecast for this coming Saturday, with a warm balmy evening on the river and hundreds of interested public showing up as usual. *I should also add that although the planetarium director Jim Todd does not mention it in his announcement, the waning gibbous moon will rise at 2 am after most have left the park, yet on beautiful evening like this one coming up, some of the serious die-hard astronomers will stay with their huge telescopes set up to continue observing all night till sunrise. It is on those late Saturday nights into early Sunday mornings that many become hooked on the cosmos for real for the first time in their lives. Youll see why if you go. > Jim Todd via michaelsnet.us Jun 16 (2 days ago) to rca-forum OMSI Star Party: Summer Solstice Celebration June 21, 2014 Time: Sunset (9:03 pm) Located at: Rooster Rock State Park or L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Who is this for: Everyone Cost: Free with $5 parking per vehicle fee Weather permitting, if any RCA volunteer interested in providing telescope and support for the viewing, please reply RVSP to [email protected]. On Saturday, June 21, astronomers will celebrate the beginning of summer with a free Star Party! Join us at Rooster Rock State Park and L.L. Stub Stewart State Park starting at 9:00 pm weather permitting. From beginners to experts of all ages, heres your opportunity to view the stars and other celestial objects up close and personal through telescope and binoculars. Viewing highlights include Mars, Saturn, and more. As a bonus, the ISS be visible at 9:51 pm at altitude of 22 degrees SW. On the scheduled day of an OMSI Star Party, it is suggested that interested visitors call the OMSI Star Parties Hotline at 503 797-4000. Press #3 then #5 or check the OMSI Star Parties web site for possible weather-related cancellations. The event starts at sunset and is free with $5 parking per vehicle. Warm clothing and a flashlight with red light are recommended. Personal telescopes and binoculars are welcome. To reach Rooster Rock State Park, take I-84 east of the Sandy River at exit 25. The park is located 22 miles east of Portland. To reach L.L. Stub Stewart State Park, take US-26 west of Portland and turn right on OR-47. The park is located 23 miles west of Portland. Jim Todd OMSI Director of Space Science Education Oregon Museum of Science and Industry 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland Oregon 97214 O 503 797 4551 | C 503 710 2053 | F 503 797 4500 E [email protected] | omsi.edu
Posted on: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:43:50 +0000
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