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May 2019
Princeton Talk – Apollo Landing Sites
Apollo Landing Sites -This talk and its associated book is for anyone who wants to be able to connect the history of lunar exploration to the Moon visible above. It addresses what Apollo equipment and experiments were left behind and what the Apollo landings sites look like now. Each Apollo mission is examined in detail, with photos that progressively zoom-in to guide the reader in locating the Apollo landing sites. Guided by official NASA photographs from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter…
Find out more »August 2019
Julian StarFest
Julian StarFest - Possible topics: Apollo 11, How to Find the Apollo Landing Sites, Astronomy for Older Eyes
Find out more »September 2019
Blandy Experimental Farm, Boyce, VA
Astronomy Outreach educational program in support of the Blandy Experimental Farm. 1st quarter Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and deep sky objects to be observed. A short space and astronomy educational program will be presented.
Find out more »February 2020
How to Set Up and Operate Your New Telescope
I and members of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society will be conducting a clinic to help people with their newly acquired Christmas telescopes, as well as those who have had telescopes and want to learn how to use them.
Find out more »March 2020
Shenandoah River Andy Guest State Park, Bentonsville, VA
Public Outreach observing.
Find out more »April 2020
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Supporting The U.S. National Park Service, a star party is being held to view the night skies. Clear weather will being views of Jupiter, Saturn, and Deep Sky Objects in Sagittarius. There will be a waning crescent Moon that night. I will have one of my refractors there in support of this joint National Park Service and the Shenandoah Astronomical Society event.
Find out more »July 2020
Star in the Valley Estate Winery Star Party
The Shenandoah Astronomical Society will be supporting a public event at the Star in the Valley Winery. The astronomy viewing is free. Wine and food will be available at a nominal cost.
Find out more »Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Supporting The U.S. National Park Service, a star party is being held to view the night skies. Clear weather will being views of Jupiter, Saturn, and Deep Sky Objects in Sagittarius. Early Perseid meteors should make an appearance. I will have one of my refractors there in support of this joint National Park Service and the Shenandoah Astronomical Society event.
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