Join CAAS and our friends at Woolly Hollow State Park for an evening under the stars. State parks can be good places to stargaze because they are often far from urban light pollution. If you want to know about the night sky, this event is a “must see.” Time is dependent on the date, the July 18 event starts at 9 PM, the November 7 event starts at 7 PM.
Star Party at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Join CAAS and our friends at Pinnacle Mountain State Park for an evening under the stars (cancelled if completely overcast). This is an exciting opportunity to experience Pinnacle Mountain State Park after dark, because they are usually open for day-use only. Bring a picnic supper and make an evening of it, allowing time earlier in the day to walk a trail, relax by the Big or Little Maumelle Rivers, or explore our visitor center exhibits. Admission is free and the time is 9 PM to 11 PM.
February Meeting moved to 2/21/2009!
To accommodate all the many romantics in CAAS, the regular monthly meeting has been moved to February 21st, 7 p.m. at the River Ridge Observatory, thus avoiding a conflict with Valentine’s Day. The highlight of this month’s meeting will be the “World Premiere” (black tie optional!) of “Protecting the Night Environment;” – a Power Point presentation on the dangers to the environment from light pollution (not just astronomy) and how to combat it . The presentation is will be given by CAAS Vice-President and International Dark-Sky Association, Arkansas Section (IDA-AR) Leader Jim Fisher and IDA-AR Vice-Section Leader Wade Van Arsdale. Jim has designed the show to be simple and available for any IDA-AR volunteer to present to a civic or school group so that we can start spreading the word about the need for quality outdoor lighting in Arkansas.
After the meeting we hope the skies will cooperate for observing. We have invited our friends and neighbors that attended the February 9th meeting of the Perry County Quorum Court to join us. Please bring your scope and laser pointer and help show them the wonders of the (dark) night sky!
Did somebody say “Potluck”? ‘Nuf said; sounds like a great time.
The schedule for the evening:
600 – 7:00: Potluck
7:00 – 8:00: Regular Meeting
8:00 – 10:00: Observing