Hi All, if you don’t have Monday afternoon plans join the The Villages Astronomy club for pot luck dinner and guest speaker Brian Day from NASA
The event kicks off at 4:30 with some folks from the San Jose Astronomy Association and their Solar Telescopes (ie at least me, Michael, with my own solar scope and Hershel wedged refactor) to view a very active sun. Bring your solar, night scope or just yourself/family. The Villagers are very nice folk that join our Houge events every so often. Here are the details:
The Villages Astronomy club will host a pot luck dinner and provide complementary grilled burgers and hot dogs. Join in and bring your favorite dish!
After solar viewing and food there will be a talk titled: “Exploring the Moon with NASA.” Brian Day will overview NASA LUNAR activities with a focus on the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) mission. Bring your laptop or smart phone and he will show you some steps to do your own exploration. WiFi on site.
After solar viewing and food there will be a talk titled: “Exploring the Moon with NASA.” Brian Day will overview NASA LUNAR activities with a focus on the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) mission. Bring your laptop or smart phone and he will show you some steps to do your own exploration. WiFi on site.
As evening falls, several telescopes (bring yours), partnered with knowledgeable Villager astronomy members – will share views, check out NGCs and take any requests.
Join us for the full event or feel free to pop in for a specific area of interest! There is also a radio telescope HAM base.
Where and when:
Monday, May 26th, Vineyard Center
Solar Viewing 4:30 – 5:30
BBQ and Pot Luck: 5:30 – 6:30
Please RSVP, to plan accordingly for complimentary BBQ and seating for our Guest Speaker.
Solar Viewing 4:30 – 5:30
BBQ and Pot Luck: 5:30 – 6:30
Please RSVP, to plan accordingly for complimentary BBQ and seating for our Guest Speaker.
DIRECTIONS
From 101 take the Yerba Buena exit
• Drive east on Yerba Buena to San Felipe (2.3 miles)
• Turn right on San Felipe Road
• Make a left turn at Villages Parkway continue to the entrance gate
• After you enter the Villages, continue on the Villages Parkway to Fairway Drive
• The Vineyard Center is at this intersection on Fairway Drive
• You can either cross the street into the parking lot, or park on the street
• Turn right on San Felipe Road
• Make a left turn at Villages Parkway continue to the entrance gate
• After you enter the Villages, continue on the Villages Parkway to Fairway Drive
• The Vineyard Center is at this intersection on Fairway Drive
• You can either cross the street into the parking lot, or park on the street
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Astronomical observer for 20 years and optical engineer. I design non-imaging prism and reflector optics for commercial, medical and high-end retail lighting.