Program Name: Jupiter, in Aries.
Date(s): January 21, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will sponsor an evening under the stars. Jupiter dominates the night in the constellation Aries, while Venus resides nearby in Aquarius. Come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Celestial Cycles: Imbloc
Date(s): February 4, 2012 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. Imbloc, half way between the Winter Solstice and Vernal Equinox marked the beginning of spring to many early cultures. Today, we know it better as Groundhog’s Day. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Venus and the Crescent Moon
Date(s): February 25, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a tour spring sky. Venus and the Crescent Moon create a spectacular conjunction while the major constellations of the Great Hexagon, such as Taurus, Auriga and Gemini dominate the night sky. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Venus and Jupiter
Date(s): March 17, 2012 Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a tour spring sky. Venus and Jupiter create a spectacular conjunction while the Orion and his associated constellations, such as Canis Major, Taurus, and the Pleiades dominate the night sky. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Mars in Leo
Date(s): April 21, 2012 Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Join the Amateur Astronomers Group as we celebrate Astronomy Day with a tour of the stars and constellations in the dark skies over Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. Although Mars made its closest approach in March, this is still a good time to view it. As Saturn rises in the east, a few Lyrid meteors may light up the sky. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Saturn in Virgo
Date(s): May 12, 2012 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Join the Amateur Astronomers Group for a spring sky tour. While Saturn dominates the sky residing in the constellation Virgo, Mars resides in nearby Leo and Venus sets in Taurus. Come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Transit of Venus
Date(s): June 5, 2012 Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: A transit is when one of the inner planets, Venus or Mercury, passes directly between the Sun and the Earth, becoming visible against the background of the Sun. We will be able to watch the first half of the transit, from about 4:20 pm until sunset. Venus transits occur in pairs spaced about 112 years apart.
This pair occur in 2004 and 2012; the last set occurred in the late 1880's and the next pair does not occur again well into the 22nd century. So, it is one of those "once in a lifetime" events. Visit the AAG Venus Transit page to learn more.
Program Name: A Heavenly Alignment
Date(s): June 23, 2012 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a summer sky tour. Mercury, the Crescent Moon, Mars & Saturn create a spectacular alignment at sundown. Deep space objects abound this time of the year for telescope viewing. Come early and enjoy the beauty of a Dog Canyon Sunset.
Program Name: Heracles
Date(s): July 21, 2012 Time: 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a summer sky tour of major constellations like Hercules, Draco, and Leo that are connected by their mythology. A Crescent Moon, Mars and Saturn will also be prominent in the early evening sky. Come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown.
Program Name: Saturn, Mars and Spica
Date(s): August 11, 2012 Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a tour of the summer night sky. Saturn and Mars will be in a close conjunction with the bright star Spica, while the Milky Way dominates the night sky. Come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown.
Fee: Day-use fee required. For information call: 575-437-8284.
Program Name: Celestial Cycles: Fall Equinox
Date(s): September 22, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 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. View the stars and constellations in the dark skies over Oliver Lee Memorial State Park.
Program Name: The Harvest Moon
Date(s): September 29, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown. Watch the moonrise over the Sacramento Mts. The Harvest Moon takes its name from the Algonquin calendar of months and refers to the extended hours of light that the full moon provides which can help bring in the harvest. It is also the only variable moon, always being the closest full moon to the Fall Equinox sometimes it can occur in October displacing the Hunter’s Moon. Come enjoy stories and myths about the moon.
Program Name: The Milky Way
Date(s): October 13, 2012 Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will sponsor an evening under the stars. Ever wonder why our galaxy is called the Milky Way? Come learn some fun facts and stories about the Milky Way. This bright band of stars stretches from Sagittarius in the southwest to Perseus in the northeast but only represents about one half of our galaxy.
Program Name: Perseus Story Cycle
Date(s): November 17, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: Come listen to tales from the night sky: the Perseus story cycle. The constellations Cepheus, Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Perseus, Pegasus and Cetus linked Greek cultures together and created the plot line for the movie "Clash of the Titans". A Crescent Moon and a few Leonid meteors should enliven the evening also. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy a beautiful Dog Canyon Sunset.
Program Name: Jupiter Rising
Date(s): December 15, 2012 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Group Shelter
Description: The Amateur Astronomers Group will sponsor an evening under the stars. Watch the Jupiter rise over the Sacramento Mts. Jupiter is at its closes approached to earth, so this should be a great time to view it. A Crescent Moon and a few Geminid meteors will enliven the evening. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy a beautiful Dog Canyon Sunset.
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