Join CAAS Saturday night at 7PM for our regular monthly meeting. Vice President Jim Fisher will give his “Protecting the Night Environment” presentation an give an update on IDA issues and the Arkansas Chapter’s activities this past year. Weather permitting there will likely be observing afterward.
November 6th Woolly Hollow State Park Star Party Report
On Saturday evening, November 6th, Woolly Hollow State Park hosted CAAS’s final public star party of 2010 under gorgeous, but chilly, Autumn skies. Approximately park 80 visitors enjoyed spectacular views of Jupiter, Uranus, the Ring Nebula, the Hercules Cluster, the Double Clusters, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleadeis, an Iridium Flare, numerous satellites, and great views of the Milky Way which was directly overhead. CAAS members in attendance were Bill Engberg and his 24″ Dobsonian, Carl Freyaldenhoven, Kay and Bill Sanders, Rocky and Carol Togni, Kathy and Jim Fisher, and new member Dave Grimmer and his hand made 8″ f/6 Dob. Welcome Dave!!
Before the star party we had a chili and soup potluck with our host Park Interpreter Kathryn Tidwell and President Carolaina and Don Ferren (who left early due to Don’s sinus infection – feel better soon, Don!). Kathy’s turkey chili and Carol’s chicken tortilla hit the spot before an the evening under the stars.
Clear skies!
Jim Fisher
Vice President
Central Arkansas Astronomical Society
www.caasastro.org
Public Star Party at Woolly Hollow State Park November 6
Folks:
The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society and our friends at beautiful Woolly Hollow State Park will host a star party this Saturday evening at the WHSP swim beach. The weather forecast – while a bit on the chilly side – looks fantastic for star gazing, observing Jupiter, deep sky objects through our scopes and meeting both old and new friends under autumn skies. This is our last scheduled public event for 2010. Be sure to bring along warm/layered clothing.
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/park-finder/park-events-details.aspx?id=52587
Here is the NWS forecasts for Saturday:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph.
The official start time is 7 p.m., but sunset is at 6:11 p.m. so plan to arrive early. We have the pavilion reserved for CAAS members and guests. Bring a pot of chili or another favorite dish or side and let’s have a potluck beginning at 4;30. I am sure the “Bubble Boys” – Carl and Bill S. – will be doing their bubble magic at dusk after we eat and set-up.