Movie and Star Party at Bobby Thompson's - BAS Members and guests only

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Meeting

Bobby Thompson has graciously offered to host a fun day of astronomy for members of the BAS and their guests at his home on Saturday May 16th.

RSVP TO BILL & MELINDA LORD at ap_guardian@yahoo.com so we know if a second viewing of the movie is needed and how many hot dogs and hamburgers we need.  Come for any or all of the events scheduled, just specify when you RSVP.

Here is the schedule and details are below:

Saturday May 16th

2:00 pm- Tour of the Walker County Science Center

3:30 pm- “Contact” the movie in 5.1 surround sound

5:30 pm- Another showing of the movie can be done if the group requires it

7:30 pm- Cook out- the club will buy hot dogs, hamburgers and members bring a side item, dessert, drinks or other food.

Nightfall- Bring your telescope, binoculars and/or lawn chairs.  There will be plenty of time to observe Saturn. Twilight ends about 21:45 EDT, then it will be galaxy time with Leo and Virgo clusters.

Bobby will also show us his personal observatory and telescope collection.

Bobby spoke to Wayne Robinson, Director of the Walker County Science Center. He will be glad to give a tour to those who want it on Saturday afternoon. The tour will include the new planetarium, the mineral collection, seismograph, and NASA Lunar Impact Observatory. We will try to show the remote operation of the observatory.  Opening of roof and moving the telescope and mount.

The Science Center address is 409 Pond Springs Road, Chickamauga, Ga. 30707.