Bringing Astronomy to You Since 1922

SCAS Hotline: (305) 661-1375

SCAS Weekly Stargazer is published each Sunday in the

Miami Herald - Tropical Life Section

"Now in it's 23rd Year of Publication"

SCAS Star Party News

SCAS VP Tim Khan encourages SCAS Astros to drive to Monument Lake at Big Cypress National Preserve (let’s hope fuel prices will drop somewhat).

Contact Tim: timkhan@yahoo.com

GREEN LASER BAN------------------------------------------x
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 V. President/Director of the Winter Star Party

FOR INQUIRIES ABOUT THE

2009 WINTER STAR PARTY

(click on the link above to go to a Google Satellite photo of the WSP Site)

To be held Feb 21 - 28, 2009 at West Summerland Key, Florida

Please contact :

Fred & Lucille Heinrich

WSP Registrars

6165 Wiggins Road
Live Oak,  FL  32060-7564

Email: heinrich1@alltel.net

Phone / fax:  386-362-5995

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS)

Miami Track

ISS Sightings Predictions Homepage

SADOWSKI PARK & NATURE CENTER

Members of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society will make available their "Hi-Tech" astronomical equipment arranged on their "Telescope Deck" to show you the spring and early s constellations. You will possibly see planets in our solar system, star clusters, galaxies, multiple star systems, nebulas, and more!

Members of SCAS can also give you some sound advice on purchasing a telescope and help you setup, adjust and operate your own telescope.

Bring your family, snacks, chairs and bug repellent to the Serene Nature Center, Bill Sadowski Park, SW 176th Street at SW 79th Avenue at 8 PM.

Please remember - No car lights, lasers, white light flashlights, litter, loud noise, alcohol or pets in the nature preserve.

Groups of 20+......Please leave a message for SCAS at 305-661-1375.