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The 25th Annual Winter Star Party

Hosted by SCAS on February 21 - 28, 2009 in the Florida Keys

For More information or to register, Please contact : Fred & Lucille Heinrich, WSP Registrars

6165 Wiggins Road, Live Oak,  FL  32060-7564 or Email: heinrich1@alltel.net ( Phone / fax:  386-362-5995)

 

TURN OFF OUTSIDE LIGHTS - - SAVE ENERGY AND OUR NIGHT SKY!..........The July/August edition of the "Coal Sack" Newsletter is available for download..............Make note of new dates for the 25th WSP, now Feb 21-28, 2009.................

 

SCAS EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2008

 

M20 photographed on June 9,2007 by SCAS VP Tim Khan.

SCAS SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP

"Intro To Astro-Imaging"

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th - SCAS astro photographers will conduct the final Summer  2008 Workshop for members and interested public, scheduled in the FIU Physics Building, CP-145, University Park. At 8 pm,  bring your questions, problems and get organized for a future stellar season of capturing incredible celestial objects. Information for the novice, simple techniques, consumer advice, basic equipment, and best dark sky sites in clear winter skies, will help you launch a new and exciting hobby of Astro-Imaging with qualified SCAS Astros.You won't believe the stunning images by our talented SCAS Astros!


Use the campus parking lot, SW 109 Avenue/SW 8 Street directly opposite the FIU Physics Building.

Our FREE astronomy programs at FIU include prizes, food buffet and assistance from our friendly SCAS Astros. Join our renowned Society and you will be placed on the list for monthly members star parties held at dark sky sites, weather permitting. A great opportunity to watch our SCAS Astros at work!

Meanwhile, meet our SCAS Astro Team, Saturdays 8 pm, Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Centre, SW 176 Street/SW 79 Avenue, 1/2 mile west of Old Cutler Road. If solar power is your fascination, meet our SCAS Astros Saturdays 10-Noon for safe solarviewing at the waterfall entrance to MetroZoo, 12400 SW 152 Street. Call: 305-661-1375 & leave mssg.

 

Our Meeting Location.......................

Florida International University

 

FIU Seal

Dept. of Physics (Astronomy Program)

CP-145 University Park
SW 109th Ave. / SW 8th St., Miami, FL. 33199

 

Except where otherwise posted, each monthly meeting at FIU starts promptly at 8 P.M. on the dates indicated.


FALL 2008 - PUBLIC EVENTS @ FIU

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th - Famous SCAS planetary astronomer Dr. Don Parker will present: Global Warming on Mars and Earth with the latest surprising information!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st - Latest in Space Exploration, by Russell Romanella, NASA Shuttle Payload Director.

ALL SCAS/FIU ASTRONOMY EVENTS ON CAMPUS ARE FREE

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS! ......... SCAS SATURDAY ASTRONOMY ALL YEAR!

MetroZoo, 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL

Call the SCAS Hotline at 305-661-1375 or visit the SCAS Solar Web Page for more information!

 

Night Sky Observing

Free celestial observing, 8-10 p.m., @ Bill Sadowski Park, SW 176 St./SW 79 Ave., under the darkest skies nearest to Miami with hi-tech SCAS equipment. See Moon,  Saturn, Jupiter, star clusters, satellites and maybe a meteor and the Internat'l Space Station! Lights, litter, loud noises, alcohol and pets are not allowed in the Nature Preserve. You can "see forever" through our SCAS giant Dob --- the largest telescope in Miami-Dade for public use. Please call SCAS Hotline: 305-661-1375 to schedule groups more than 20.

Meet the Brightest Stars in Town!

Check our programs and events: SCAS STARGAZER in the Sunday Miami Herald, Tropical Life, SCAS Hotline: 305-661-1375  or check this web page for updates.

To learn about "late breaking" news on SCAS events (star parties, public outreach, meetings, etc.), go to the Yahoo Group devoted to SCAS at;

(Click on the Yahoo logo above to go to SCASMAIL)

Click Here for a Windows Vista Clear Sky Clock (CSC) Sidebar "Gadget"

GREEN LASERS ARE PROHIBITED AT ALL SCAS EVENTS!

Due to recent national events, it has become necessary for the Southern Cross Astronomical Society of Miami, Florida, to completely ban the use of green laser pointers at SCAS sponsored events. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY (January 2005) any use of such devices (hand-held or attached) at SCAS Star Parties, the Winter Star Party, or any other SCAS public event SHALL BE PROHIBITED. Violation of this restriction will result in the immediate expulsion of the offending party from the SCAS event.
Tim Khan, SCAS Vice- President / Director of the Winter Star Party

 

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