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I love astronomy

Wanted to share some astronomical opportunities with everyone.

The first is about public viewing from the Toledo Astronomical Association and is free:

December 8, 2007 For Immediate Release

On Friday December 14, 2007 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM (or until everyone is frozen) the Toledo Astronomical Association in conjunction with the Olander Park District will present a public viewing session at Olander Park weather permitting. Multiple telescopes will be available with which to view the Moon, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula and various deep space objects. The event is free and open to the public. No reservations are needed..

The Toledo Astronomical Association is a group of amateurs interested in all facets of Astronomy. The Association maintains telescopes at Pioneer Scout Reservation and portable telescopes in the Greater Toledo Area. The Association presents star parties and other viewing activities for its members, groups, organizations and the general public as well as a monthly series of speakers addressing astronomical topics.

For more information contact Frank S. Merritt, frank.merritt@utoledo.edu (419-535-8775). Or Don Murad (southview physics and astronomy) sy.donald.murad@nwoca.org ext. 6179

The second is from the University of Toledo and there is a small admission fee:

Mars Watch 2007 Brooks Observatory

December 16 - 20 8:00 PM (weather permitting)

Guests meet in the lobby of McMaster Hall on the campus level.

Admission $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children.

As our planet and Mars orbit the sun, the distance between us can vary greatly. In December of 2007, these two planetary neighbors will be relatively close together. As a result, Mars will be shining brightly in the eastern sky in the early evening hours, and we will have awesome views through our telescopes.

Reservations are not accepted. Guests can arrive any time after 8:00 and stay for a few minutes or a couple of hours. We will also be viewing other objects during the evening.

UT also has a lecture series that is free, but a donation is welcome. The next one is this Wednesday, the 12th, and is titled: "Star Birth and Star Death in the Constellation of Orion"

Enjoy!!!

created by MaggieThurber on Dec 10, 2007 at 05:40:30 pm     Comments: 8

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Me too.

I had to chuckle as I was reminded of this post:
http://toledotalk.com/cgi-bin/tt.pl/article/4724/Did_anyone_see_that_mysterious_blue_light_in_the_sky_Saturday_night

posted by jhostetler on Dec 10, 2007 at 06:13:19 pm     #



I think astronomy is interesting as it intertwines with Christianity. Stars make the night purtier and relaxing.

Astrology is kind of interesting in it's role with Reagan and recent history.
http://www.presidentialufo.com/sydney_omarr,_reagan,_and_astrology.htm

I like the star that comes out during the day the best, and all the nutritious food and energy and havoc it provides. Someone should base a religion on it.

posted by charlatan on Dec 10, 2007 at 11:25:00 pm     #



"Someone should base a religion on it."

I think that's called paganism.

posted by jhostetler on Dec 10, 2007 at 11:31:01 pm     #



...do you mean like SUN-day services for Christians?

posted by Man_with_the_muck_rake on Dec 11, 2007 at 04:27:31 pm     #



muck_rake, ask Bishop Lawrence Hancock the next time he pops out of his Mercedes Benz.

posted by jr on Dec 11, 2007 at 07:09:08 pm     #



Wednesday eve I watched reddish Mars kiss the tip top of Historic St.Pats steeple below a crescent moon with a gorgeous sunset backlighting historic buildings from the rooftop patio of the Main Library, TLCPL.

posted by robertbrundage on Dec 15, 2007 at 03:14:44 pm     #



"When I consider the heavens, the works of Thy fingers, the moon and the stars which Thou hast ordained, what is man that Thou art mindful of him, or the son of man, that Thou carest for him?" -King David (he apparently liked astronomy, too).

posted by braincramp on Dec 15, 2007 at 11:23:31 pm     #



I've been out of the loop with work lately. Sad I missed this as I am an astronomer wanna-be. :)

posted by jshriver on Dec 16, 2007 at 05:21:36 pm     #