CURRENT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
and the
Amateur Astronomers Group
Schedule of Night Sky Programs 2010 |
Program Name: Orion the Hunter.
Month: February Date(s): 13th Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a tour of the major constellations of the winter night sky, such as Orion. Deep sky objects like the Pleiades Star Cluster will be viewed. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy a beautiful Dog Canyon Sunset. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: The Snow Moon.
Month: February Date(s): 27th Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Watch the moonrise over the Sacramento escarpment. The Snow Moon takes its name from the Algonquin names for the months. Come enjoy stories and myths about the moon. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: The Great Hexagon.
Month: March Date(s): 13th Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a tour of the major constellations of the Great Hexagon, such as Orion, Gemini and Taurus. Mars is at its closest approach to earth, so viewing should be good. Come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Celestial Cycles: Vernal Equinox.
Month: March Date(s): 20th Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Learn about celestial cycles and how early cultures used the night sky to time their daily lives. View the stars and constellations in the dark skies over Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Venus & Mercury @ Sunset.
Month: April Date(s): 10th Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a spring sky tour. See Mercury and Venus in a close conjunction while enjoying a beautiful Dog Canyon Sunset. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Venus & Diana @ Sunset.
Month: May Date(s): 15th Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: While the sun sets two celestial beauties will appear in conjunction, Venus and the Moon. The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a spring sky tour including the constellations Ursa Major and Bootes. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Venus in the Beehive Cluster.
Month: June Date(s): 19th Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a spring sky tour of major constellations like Virgo, Leo and Cancer. Venus may be viewed against the background of the Beehive Cluster. The waxing Moon, Saturn and Mars will also be prominent in the night sky. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: A Planetary Alignment.
Month: July Date(s): 17th Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a summer sky program featuring a planetary alignment of the Moon, Saturn, Mars, Venus and Mercury. Major constellations like Ursa Major, Bootes and Virgo will also be viewed. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: The Buck Moon.
Month: July Date(s): 24th Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Watch the moonrise over the Sacramento escarpment. The Buck Moon takes its name from the Algonquin names for the months. Come enjoy stories and myths about the moon. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Saturn, Mars & Venus @ Sunset.
Month: August Date(s): 7th Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will sponsor an evening under the stars. See Saturn, Mars and Venus create a spectacular conjunction in the evening sky. The constellations of the Summer Triangle will also be viewed. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Venus & Mars @ Sunset.
Month: September Date(s): 4th Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will sponsor an evening under the stars. See Venus and Mars create a close conjunction in the evening sky. The fall constellations like Scorpio and Sagittarius will also be viewed. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Jupiter in Pisces.
Month: October Date(s): 17th Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will sponsor an evening under the stars. Jupiter is at its closest approach to earth in the constellation Pisces, so views of it should be good. Come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Celestial Cycles: the Samhain Quarter Cross.
Month: November Date(s): 6th Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Learn about celestial cycles and how early cultures used the night sky to time their daily lives. View the stars and constellations in the dark skies over Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy a beautiful Dog Canyon Sunset. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: The Beaver Moon.
Month: November Date(s): 20th Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Watch the moonrise over the Sacramento escarpment. The Beaver Moon takes its name from the Algonquin names for the months. Dress warmly, arrive early and enjoy stories about the moon. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Celestial Cycles: Winter Solstice Lunar Eclipse.
Month: December Date(s): 20th Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Learn about celestial cycles and how early cultures used the night sky to time their daily lives. The Group Shelter will remain open for those visitors who would like to stay up and view the Lunar Eclipse. Camping space at the Group Shelter is limited, pre-registration for camping is required. For information call: 575-437-8284.
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