Central Arkansas Astronomical Society

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Upcoming Events

March 10, 2012
- Regular Monthly MeetingRegular Monthly Meeting
  
  Time: 7:00 pm
  
  Regular Meetings will be held at River Ridge Observatory at 7PM on the Second Saturday of each month unless something comes up. Depending on weather, there may be observing afterward. If you need directions, contact info@caasastro.org. at 7:00 pm
March 24, 2012
- Star Party at Woolly Hollow SPStar Party at Woolly Hollow SP
  
  Time: 7:30 pm
  
  Observing Highlights: Saturn, the spring constellations: Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Ursa Major and Hercules. (No evening moon) at 7:30 pm
April 14, 2012
- Regular Monthly MeetingRegular Monthly Meeting
  
  Time: 7:00 pm
  
  Regular Meetings will be held at River Ridge Observatory at 7PM on the Second Saturday of each month unless something comes up. Depending on weather, there may be observing afterward. If you need directions, contact info@caasastro.org. at 7:00 pm
April 28, 2012
- National Astronomy DayNational Astronomy Day
  
  Time: 2:00 pm
  
  National Astronomy Day, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 2:00 – 10 p.m.
  
  Afternoon activities: Solar telescope observing, solar powered marshmallow roasting, documentary film screening, model rocketry, and 1000 yard model of the solar system.
  
  Sunset: 7:59 p.m.
  
  Star party highlights: Saturn, spring constellations, and the Moon at waxing crescent (4 days old). Watch for meteors! The Eta Acquarid meteor shower is at its peak the day before. at 2:00 pm
May 12, 2012
- Regular Monthly MeetingRegular Monthly Meeting
  
  Time: 7:00 pm
  
  Regular Meetings will be held at River Ridge Observatory at 7PM on the Second Saturday of each month unless something comes up. Depending on weather, there may be observing afterward. If you need directions, contact info@caasastro.org. at 7:00 pm
May 19, 2012
- Star Party at PMSPStar Party at PMSP
  
  Time: 9:00 pm
  
  Join CAAS and our friends at Pinnacle Mountain State Park for a free star party. Weather permitting, we’ll set up telescopes at the Visitor Center and share our passion. 9 PM – 11 PM. This is a great family-friendly activity! at 9:00 pm