Solar Oven Contests and Solar Car Races - After 11
am on May 6, look for the special Contest Sign-Up Table
to register to participate in a Solar Oven Heating Contest
and Solar Car Races. Participation is limited, so signup
is first come, first served. Contest times: 12 pm -
2 pm. Please note: Contests are cancelled if cloudy.
Speaker - At 1:30 pm, Adler Astronomer Dr. Doug Roberts
will give a short talk about eclipses of the Sun and
Moon, including what causes eclipses, what you can see
during an eclipse, and what we can learn from an eclipse.
Audience members will also be invited to participate
in an activity to demonstrate the phases of the Moon
and different types of eclipses.
Astronomy Connection Student Projects on Display- Students
and Teachers from around Chicagoland have been participating
in a project called Astronomy Connections with Adler
to investigate solar energy. The students have invented
tools that use solar energy and will exhibit their projects
from 11 am - 3 pm.
Prize Drawings and Giveaways - Throughout Astronomy
Day, while supplies last, stop by the Astronomy Magazine
Resource Table for lots of free publications, including
booklets such as ?The Best of Ask Astro?, "The
2006 Guide to the Night Sky", and "Cosmic
Tour" posters. Also, head to the Infinity Shop
& enter to win a Meade ETX 90AT telescope or one
of three free one-year subscriptions to Astronomy Magazine!
The drawings will be held at 3 pm on Astronomy Day (winner
need not be present).
Exhibits and astronomy programs, telescope viewing
and Harper College observatory, portable planetarium
dome, and activities for children.
Astronomy Day Celebrations at IAC Astronomy Club with
Observations of all the Planets in the Morning &
Evening Skies and also going through a checklist of
25 Deep Space Objects.
Venue : At IAC Astronomy Club Observatory.
city: Tehran
org: Iranian Amateur of Astronomy Society
contact: Masoud Atighi
address: P.O.Box 13185-4117 Tehran-Iran
date: 6 May = 16 Ordibehesht(Persian calender)
The international astronomy day with other people of the world from 16 to 21
1- observe the sun spots
2-astronomy conference about sun eclipse 29 march 2006 and astronomy film show
3-Slideshow of night sky
4-painting for children
5- pay gift to children
6-observe the Moon and planets
this programs active in Shafagh park. cooperation with Daneshjoo cultural center
we have many activities in astronomy week, so.
city: Tehran
org: National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET)
contact: Shahin Jafarzadeh
address: Astronomy Department
National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET)
P. O. Box 13185-619
Tehran, Iran
date: Friday, May 5, 10am to 10pm
(In Iran, Friday is holiday instead of Saturday or Sunday. So, May 5 is the national astronomy day in our country in this year)
desc: In association with the students of Farzanegan High Schools of Tehran and Karaj and Allameh Helli High School, The Astronomy Department of National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET) has organized a great wide range activities, exhibitions and programs for 2006 Astronomy Day which will be held in Seoul Park in Tehran.
Seoul Park Address: Pardis St., North Shiraz St., Mollasadra St., Vanak Sq., Tehran, Iran
Programs will include:
- Movie shows and popular presentations
- Slide Shows
- Safe viewing of the sun through different sizes telescopes (weather permitting)
- Star Party! Including free stargazing with telescopes, Observing the Moon even by day!, Observing the planets Saturn, Jupiter and Mars and lots more! at night (weather permitting)
- Meet local amateur astronomers
- Astrophotography: Exhibition and Education
- Informative brochures and references as well as the Sky & Telescopeâs free hand-outs
- Information and Astronomical News tables
- Kids Activities (Drawing, Coloring, Puzzles, Quiz and lots more!)
- Posters, Banners and Pictures Exhibition all related to astronomy and astronomical history.
- Astronomical Books, Film & Video and software Exhibition
- Solar System modeling: Planets dimensions and distances scale
- Bad Astronomy table
- Sundial: exhibition and free making of paper models
- Night sky features modeling: constellations and the ecliptic
- Finding geographical directions by day and at night using stars!
- Space crafts, satellites and space missions: Models exhibition and movie show
- KEO presentation
- GPS: structure and applications
- And lots lots more which will be our surprises on this day!
All events are free and every one is very welcome to our fascinating programs!
NODETâs 2006 Astronomy Day will be bigger and better than before!
city: tehran
org: Institute for the Intellectual development of children and young adults(Kanoon)
contact: miss. F yazdan
address: zaferanie ave . zaferanieh park.
date: 15 ORDI BeHeSHt(5 MAY)- 12 unyill 21
desc: making analematic sundial( with educated kids in observatory)- slide show ( 6 times in various subject like solar system , light pollution, astronomy history , SETI, space exploration ...)sun , moon , planet observation - moon crateration (hands-on science activity)-ask me(astronomical FAQ)-what's new?(astronomical news)kid astronomy ( describe astronomical facts and especial educational games for kids) -astronomical painting( for kids)- KEO box-seti description and seti athome project-and...after all astronomy day CAKE!!!>>>>....
See this listing for more activities in Iran!
city: tehran
org: SHARGH NEWSPAPER
contact: Sharagim Amini
address: 17115/358 p.o box- tehran- iran
date: 2/5/2006
desc: Astronomy day in SHARGH NEWSPAPER in 2 papers
Ireland
city: Dublin
org: Irish Astronomical Society
contact: Deirdre Kelleghan PRO
address: 38 Sans Souci Wood, Vevay Road, Bray, Co Wicklow,
Ireland
date: Friday 5th Saturday 6th May 2006
Star Party in aid of Chernobyl Childrens Project International
www.irishastrosoc.org
Italy
city: Imola (BO)
org: Associazione Astrofili Imolesi
contact: Sergio Poppi
address: Associazione Astrofili Imolesi, via Comezzano 21, 40026
Imola (BO), Italy
date: Saturday, May 6, 2006 9:00 p.m
desc: The "Associazione Astrofili Imolesi", based in Imola (Italy), organizes an observing session in the heart of the town, installing a C14 telescope in the courtyard of Imola's mediaval fortress, to observe the Moon and to bring some astronomy among people. "Celestia" projections will pe presented, too. More on www.astrofiliimolesi.it
Kansas
city: Parkville
org: H.M.S. Beagle
contact: Leif Bahl
address: 180 English Landing Drive
date: Saturday, May 6, 2005
Solar viewing during the day.
Ten percent discount on astronomical items.
Talk at 7:45 p.m. -- "Intro to the Night Sky."
Star party/telescope observing at 8:30 p.m.
City: Iola
Organization: Privately sponsored
Contact: Tom Campbell
Address: 1801 N Cottonwood;Iola, KS 66749
Date/Time: May 6, 2006 10:00am - 10:00pm
2006 Astronomy and Space Day. Displays, exhibits, special
speakers, demonstrations, fun activities for all ages,
and even an evening observing session using high-quality
amateur equipment. All events are free of charge and
will be held on the Iola campus of Allen County Community
College.
City: Wichita
Organization: Exploration Place
Contact: Davin Flateau
Address: 300 N. McLean Blvd.; Wichita, KS 67203
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 2006 10am-5pm
Astronomy Day in Kansas is bigger and better than ever!
Activities include workshops, make-it yourself activities,
special guest speakers, films, solar and nighttime viewing,
special cinematic digital planetarium shows including
"Stars over Kansas" and "Black Holes",
and much more.
More information available at: http://exploration.org
and http://starsoverkansas.org
(316) 263-3373
Kentucky
city: Louisville
org: Rauch Planetarium
contact: Drew Foster
address: University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
date: May 6th, 2006 Planetarium shows 11 AM to 4:15 PM, plus night sky observing weather permitting.
Join us for a day of shows in the planetarium.
FREE telescope giveaway at 4:15 PM
FREE magazines and posters
Plus solar observing and night sky observing, weather permitting.
Plenty of parking available even with KY Derby just around the corner. Come and enjoy the Skies Over Louisville with us on National Astronomy Day 2006.
Kuwait
city: Kuwait city
org: Alajeri Observatory
contact: scorpionman53@gmail.com
address: P.O.Box:23259 safat 13093 Kuwait,
Kuwait Science Club, Department of Astronomy
date: The celebration will begin in 6th May, 2006, until 8th May,and Astronomy Celebration will start after sunset at 6:30PM(Local Time & 3:30 pm Universe Time) until 9:30PM (Local Time & 6:30 Universe Time).
desc: From 6th May until 8 th May 2006(satarday until monday), Astronomy Celebration will be held in three reputed Kuwaiti places: Mrinamall in Salmiya, Kot shopping center in Fahahel, and Sharq shopping center. There are three astronomy group in these places to guide people and astronomy-lover and show them telescopes used in observatory and also show them our activities in last year and also annonce them about our programs for this year.
In addtion, competition will take place in these places to encourage people to seek obout astronomy, and the competition contains:
-The best researching about famous astronomy charaters
-The best astronomy images
-the best astronomy paint JUST FOR children under 12 years of the age.
-The best researching about comets
Also astronomy groups wellcome people to visit Astronomy Offer in the club for one week freely.
On Monday 8th May, there is also seminar in Astronomy Club from 7:30 until 9:30.
If you require any extra information about this day, please give us a call at (+965)5393548 , (Fax)5396567, or visit web www.arabastronomy.com .
Louisiana
Maine
city: Camden
org: Central Maine Astronomical Society
contact: Pete Kalajian
address: 25 Ferncliff Dr.
Camden, ME 04843
date: 1-5 PM May 6th
7:30-10 PM May 6th
Daytime solar viewing, mirror grinding demos,
Nighttime star party
Malaysia
City: Melaka
Organization: Al-Khawarizmi Observatory
Contact: Dr. Kassim Bahali
Address: Al-Khawarizmi Observatory, Tg. Bidara,
Melaka
Date/Time: May 6, 2006
Exibition from University,college, Areonautic Technology.
Telescopes sales. Bottle rocket competition. Sun , moon
& planets observation. Planetarium shows. Talks
on astronomy in everyday life.
Maryland
City: Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Organization: Montgomery College Planetarium
and National Capital Astronomers
Contact: Dr. Harold Williams
Address: Montgomery College; Takoma Avenue and
Fenton Street; Takoma Park, MD 20912
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 8PM until
whenever
Music Laser Light Show in the planetarium with Rupert
Chappelle - synthesizer, theremin, and vocals - irupert
http://irupert.com/
and a star party afterward if clear outside the planetarium!
Music Laser Light Show URL: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/planet/planet/shows.html
and general planetarium web page sight for planetarium
astronomy shows URL: http://montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/planet/
Amateur Astronomy Night with John Dobson
John Dobson, internationally famous telescope maker and iconic advocate of amateur astronomy, will be the featured speaker at a special outreach event at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor Center on National Astronomy Day, May 6th, starting at 6:30 pm. The event is being hosted by the Goddard Astronomy Club and is designed to help those of all ages experience the pleasures of amateur astronomy, from learning the constellations and finding the planets, to buying and using a telescope.
The main event of the evening will be a talk by John Dobson, the charismatic creator of the affordable "Dobsonian" telescope - a simple-to-use design that has become an international best seller. He is also cofounder of the organization known as the Sidewalk Astronomers, a group dedicated to sharing the wonders of the night sky with the public, and which now has chapters located all over the world. Mr. Dobson has appeared throughout the years on "The Tonight Show," PBS, and dozens of other radio and television programs- and is the subject of a recently released movie. He will be speaking at Goddard in support of National Astronomy Day and will talk about telescopes, the universe, and the enjoyment of knowing and viewing the night sky.
Evening activities also include:
- Stargazing - viewing Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon and other astronomical objects through the telescopes of the Goddard Astronomy Club and the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt
- An astrophotography exhibit of images taken by local amateur astronomers
- Tables manned by amateurs who can answer questions on getting started or advancing in amateur astronomy such as: finding the constellations, buying a telescope, sharing viewing tips, recommending accessories, locating helpful resources, etc.
- For children: sessions on constructing a basic telescope and making a 'star finder' (kits and materials provided free of charge)
Also on display at the Visitor Center are the 'Hubble Space Telescope New Views of the Universe' exhibit and the new 'Science on a Sphere' animated global projection system. NASA scientists will be on hand to answer questions related to these exhibits and about the earth and space sciences in general.
The nearby Owens Science Center, also celebrating National Astronomy Day, has coordinated its activities so as not to overlap those at the Visitor Center. In conjunction with the Astronomical Society of Greenbelt and members of the Goddard Astronomy Club, Owens will be conducting afternoon activities from 3:00 to 6:30 pm. Events include a planetarium show, a talk on solar science, and actual viewing of the sun using telescopes equipped with safe solar filters.
Regular Visitor Center hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm; and Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm. - 4 pm. It is open all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. For more information, call (301) 286-9041 or visit: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/visitor/home/index.html
To register for this event visit: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/about/contact_astronomy.html
city: Indian Head
org: Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)
contact: Pamela Humbert
address: P. O. Box 373
Marbury, MD 20658
date: Saturday, May 6, 2006, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
desc: FREE ASTRONOMY DAY PUBLIC STAR PARTY
Throughout the day, you can:
* Safely Observe the Sun, Moon, Planets and Stars Through a Variety of Astronomical Equipment
* Meet the Astronomers of SMAS
* Ask Questions about Choosing and Purchasing Equipment
* Learn How to Use the Equipment You Already Own
* Pick Up FREE Handouts for Getting Started in Astronomy
* Everyone Welcome!
This Event will be held RAIN OR CLEAR
If CLEAR, displays and observing will be on the Village Green, next to Lackey Road, off Rt. 210 South, Indian Head, MD.
If RAIN, displays will be in the Senior/Community Center, 100 Cornwallis Square, next to Pye Street, off Rt. 210 South, Indian Head, MD.
For More Information about this and other SMAS programs, please contact the SMAS Program Coordinator at programcoordinator@smas.us.
For More Information about the Village Green and the Senior/ Community Center, please visit the Indian Head website at: www.townofindianheadmd.org.
Massachusetts
City: Norwell
Organization: South Shore Astronomical Society
Contact: Louis Gentile
Address: P.O. Box 155; Norwell, MA 02061
Date/Time: May 6, 2006 4:00 to 11:00 PM
In association with the First Parish Unitarian Church
of Norwell (Rain or Shine)
Program will include; Planetarium Presentations,Slide
Shows,Meteorite Display and other Astronomy Related
Displays (Weather Permitting) Solar Viewing, viewing
of the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter as well as other Astronomical
Objects
Mexico
Michigan
City: Detroit
Organization: Detroit Science Center & Ford
Amateur Astronomy Club
Contact: John Schroer & Don Klaser
Address: The New Detroit Science Center
5020 John R Street
Detroit, Michigan 48202 U.S.A.
and
Ford Amateur Astronomy Club
P.O. Box 7527
Dearborn MI 48121-7527
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6th from 10:00 AM to
4 PM
10:30 AM
Detroit Science Center Opens.
Ford Amateur Astronomy Club (FAAC) Telescope Display
& Solar / Lunar/Venus Viewing at John R & Warren
(Weather permitting)
Astronomy Day Astronomical image Contest
Riders Hobby Shop Telescope display;
Astronomy Magazine Door Prize Entry Table; Astronomical
handouts table open
12:00 PM
Arts & Scraps Make and Take activities open in Events
Lobby
Coloring activities in Childrens Gallery open
2:30 PM 3:00 PM
Special Astronomy Show at the DaimlerChrysler Science
Stage featuring Dr. Freeze in "How Cold is Space?"
and the Mad Bomber in "Cosmic Collisions - How
Craters Are Made."
3:00 PM
Arts & Scraps Make and Take activities closes
4:00 PM
Coloring activities - Childrens Gallery, FAAC Telescope
/ Image Display / Telescope Viewing, Riders Hobby Shop
display; Door Prize / astronomy handout tables close
4:00 PM
Astronomy Magazine Door Prize Drawing
Astronomical Image Contest Awards
7PM - 12 AM
Beginner's Night Star PArty
Island Lake State Recreation Area
Spring Mill Pond
Interstate 96 and Kensington Road.
City: Kalamazoo
Organization: Kalamazoo Astronomical Society
Contact: Richard Bell
Address: c/o KAMSC
600 West Vine, Suite 400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Date/Time: April 22
Main Programming: 10 am - 4pm
Observing Session: 8:00 pm
For a detailed schedule of activies, please visit our
Astronomy Day 2006 web site: http://www.kasonline.org/astroday.html
City: Rockwood
Organization: The Sirius Stargazers Club, Inc.
Contact: Jeffery Driscoll
Address: 31825 Lafler St., Rockwood, MI 48173
Date/Time: May 5th, 6pm-2am. May 6th, 6pm-2am.
We will be viewing with the club and members of the
community. Our instruments include many member telescopes
including the club 20" Obsession relector, 14"
Meade LX200 SCT, and the Coronado Solarmax 60. We'll
have evening viewing of the sun, bonfires each night
(away from the viewing field), a powerpoint slide (multimedia)
presentation of 300 of Hubbles best pictures. Jeffery
Driscoll, founder and president of SSGC, and 30 year
veteran of amateur astronomy will be presenting the
NASA Cassini mission to Saturn from inception through
May 2006. We will view all evening and everyone is encouraged
to bring telescopes. We have several acres providing
unobstructe views of the skies! We will also provide
refreshments. $5/person per day to cover cost of building
rental/refreshments. Visit the website for more details.
city: Marquette
org: Marquette Astronomical Society
contact: Scott Stobbelaar
address: 530 Harrison
Marquette, MI 49855
date: 6th May at 7 PM
Event held at Mattson Lower Harbor Park
Solar obseriving starts at 7PM
Planet and Moon observing starts at 9PM
http://www.geocities.com/sstobbelaar/mqtastro.html
city: Dryden
org: Seven Ponds Astronomy Club
contact: John Lines
address: 3854 Crawford Road
Dryden, Michigan 48428
810-796-3200
date: Saturday, May 6, 2006
3:00 PM - ?
Solar viewing
Various presentations
Video/Powerpoint presentations
Evening telescope viewing starting around 9:00 PM
www.geocities.com/sevenpondsac
city: Bay City
org: Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center
contact: Garry Beckstrom
address: 100 Center Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
date: Saturday, May 6, 2006
12 noon to 11:30 p.m.
desc: CELEBRATE ASTRONOMY DAY
AT THE DELTA COLLEGE PLANETARIUM
Saturday, May 6 is International Astronomy Day. On that occasion the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center will host shows, displays and evening telescope observing to allow visitors to learn all about astronomy.
On Saturday, May 6, The Delta College Planetarium will present the family show, "The Little Star That Could" at 1:00 p.m. This is an entertaining show about stars and their planets. The feature show, "Ring World" will be shown at 3:00 p.m. Ring World follows the exciting NASA Cassini/Huygens mission to the planet Saturn. Tickets for The Little Star That Could and Ring World are $3.50 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, students and children, and are available in advance and at the door.
From 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. area astronomers will be on hand to demonstrate various types and sizes of amateur telescopes in the Planetariums Lobby. This event is FREE OF CHARGE.
From 9:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. the Planetariums Observation Deck will be open, FREE OF CHARGE for telescopic viewing of the planets Saturn and Jupiter, their bright moons, and Earths Moon. The Planetariums Observation Deck WILL NOT open if the sky is cloudy.
International Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement to share the joy of astronomy with the general population - "Bringing Astronomy to the People." On International Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited. Astronomy clubs, science museums, observatories, universities, planetariums, laboratories, libraries, and nature centers host special events and activities to acquaint their population with local astronomical resources and facilities. It is an astronomical PR event that helps highlight ways the general public can get involved with astronomy - or at least get some of their questions about astronomy answered.
For more information call 989-667-2260 or visit www.delta.edu/planet/
Minnesota
City: Norwood Young America
Organization: Minnesota Astronomical Society
Contact: Mike Kibat
Address: PO Box 14931; Minneapolis, MN 55414
Date/Time: Friday April 5, 6:00 pm to 10:00
pm,
Saturday April 6, 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm
Astronomy Day at Onan Observatory at Baylor Regional
Park, Chaska County MN. 3 miles north of Norwood Young
America.
Slide shows, talks, demonstrations and observatory tours
during the day, public observing at night - both through
the eyepiece and with our new video imaging equipment.
Missouri
city: Parkville
org: H.M.S. Beagle
contact: Leif Bahl
address: 180 English Landing Drive
date: Saturday, May 6, 2005
Solar viewing during the day.
Ten percent discount on astronomical items.
Talk at 7:45 p.m. -- "Intro to the Night Sky."
Star party/telescope observing at 8:30 p.m.
City: Springfield
Organization: Springfield Astronomical Society
Contact: Dr. Dale Flippo
Address: 455 Wild Turkey; Billings, MO 65610
Date/Time: April 22, 2006 10 am to 4 pm
The Springfield Astronomical Society will be setting
up telescopes for solar viewing at the Discovery Center,
which is located on E. St Louis Street. We will also
be handing out various astronomy related material.
City: Saint Louis
Organization: McDonnell Planetarium and St. Louis
Astronomical Society
Contact: David Ritchey
Address: 5050 Oakland Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63110
McDonnell Planetarium is located in Forest Park
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6th 9:30 am till 5:00
pm
Telescope workshops and seminars; solar observing;
planetarium star shows; space-science activities and
demonstrations. A variety of door prizes and free give-aways,
including two telescopes, will be given to the public.
City: St. Louis
Organization: St. Louis Astronomical Society
/ St. Louis Science Center
Contact: John Newcomer
Address:
Date/Time: May 6, 2006 10:00 AM through 10:00
PM
How to secessions,presentations by members of the
St. Louis Astronomical Society and the St. Louis Science
Center throughout the day. Solar observing station and
public star party weather permitting.
city: St. Louis
org: St. Louis Astronomical Society/McDonnell Planetarium
contact: David Ritchie
address: 5050 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, Mo. 63110
date: May 6, 2006 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
May 6, Saturday National Astronomy Day The Saint Louis Science Center's James S. McDonnell Planetarium and the St. Louis Astronomical Society will celebrate National Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 6 from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm at the McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park. Various telescope workshops and clinics will be offered, including solar observing and space science activities and demonstrations. Several door prizes will also be awarded, including two telescopes. Free and open to the public. For more information call 314.289.1437
Montana
Nebraska
city: Lincoln
org: University of Nebraska State Museum / Mueller Planetarium
contact: Jack Dunn, Planetarium Coordinator
address: 307 Morrill Hall - UNL
Lincoln, NE 68588-0338
date: Saturday, May 6, 2006
9:30am - 4:30pm
desc: Come to Morrill Hall for a fun day of astronomy for the whole family. Hands-on activities, demonstrations, displays, and Planetarium shows. Event topics include Mars Rover imaging, flight simulators, rocket launches, robotics, aviation, space flight, meteors, telescopes & how to use them, astrophotography, physics, and much more. Giveaways courtesy of Astronomy Magazine, and a drawing to win a Meade digital telescope. Special slide presentation by Bryan R. White, Nitescapes 3-D Aurora and Comets, astrophotography images of comets and northern lights in full color polarized 3-D, set to music by John Sierre. http://www.spacelaser.com/
Admission. Visitor information: 402-472-2642.
Nepal
New
Hampshire
city: Durham
org: University of New Hampshire Physics Department
contact: Rich Woolf
address: 9 Library Way
University of New Hampshire
Observatory
c/o Phtysics Department
Durham, NH 03824
date: May 6th, 2006 9-11pm
desc: Join us at the UNH Physics Department's Observatory for a fun-filled night of stargazing where you'll see planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more!
New
Jersey
New
Mexico
New
York
City: Ransomville, NY
The Buffalo Astronomical Association
Saturday, May 6 - 6:30 - 10:00
Bond Lake Park
2571 Lower Mountain Rd.
Ransomville, NY
Come join us and learn about astronomy!
- Solar Viewing: See our sun as you've never seen it before:
- See the Stars and Planets: Member Telescopes will be setup for public viewing!
-Learn about Binocular Astronomy: Own binoculars? Bring them, they are perfect for viewing!
-Activities for kids!
- Activity for all ages
-Talks for all ages
Information on the Challenger Center in Lockport. Take a walking tour of our solar system with the scale model on park grounds.
For more information call our hotline at 716-629-3098 or on the web at buffaloastronomy.com
city: Bridgehampton
org: The Children's Museum of the East End ( CMEE)
contact: Roberta Bouer
address: 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
date: Saturday, May 6, 2006
7:30 - 10:00 pm
desc: 'CMEE Make a Wish Upon a Star' celebrates National Astronomy Day at CMEE's Arlene and Alan Alda Amphitheater. Professor Sean Tvelia and Dr. Mike Inglis, both professioanl astronomers and faculty members of Suffolk Community College, will lead guests on an exploration of the major constellations and planets visible this night, create dry ice comets and spark creativity with an interactive solar system for children and their grown-ups.
www.CMEE.org
city: Ithaca
org: Cornell Astronomical Society
contact: Michael Roman
address: Fuertes Observatory
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
date: May 5, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
May 6, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
desc: In honor of National Astronomy Day on May 6, the Fuertes Observatory on Cornell University's north campus will have an open house both this Friday
and Saturday evenings starting at sunset, weather permitting.
The public is invited to the observatory on these upcoming nights to witness the wonders of the night sky through Fuertes's 12-inch telescope, including the planets Jupiter and Saturn, lunar craters and mountains, and the disintegrating comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3.
For more information on CAS and Fuertes Observatory, including directions, visit http://www.astro.cornell.edu/CAS/.
city: Ithaca
org: Cornell Astronomical Society (CAS)
contact: Larry Klaes
address: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
date: Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, from sunset to midnight both evenings, weather permitting.
desc: Come see the celestial sights this Friday and Saturday evening starting at sunset and weather permitting at Cornell University's Fuertes Observatory on the North Campus. We will be using the 12-inch telescope to view the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, the Comet 73P/Schwassmann Wachmann 3 near the Ring Nebula, and the eta Aquarid meteor shower. The events are free and open to the public.
city: Buffalo
org: Buffalo State College Astronomy Club
contact: Mr. Arthur Gielow
address: 1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222
date: April 29, 2006 between 10am and 1pm.
desc: A total of 214 attended the planetarium programs and over 100 attended the Astronomy Gameroom.
New
Zealand
Nevada
City: Las Vegas
Organization: Las Vegas Astronomical League
Contact: Geary Keilman
Address: 7737 Purple Sky Dr., Las Vegas, NV
89149
Date/Time: 6 May 1000-1600 and 2000-2300
Daytime solar observing with white light and H-alpha
filters and Venus at the BLM Red Rock Visitor Center.
Night time observing at the Sandstone Quarry parking
area in Red Rock Park.
city: Carson City
org: Jack C. Davis Observatory
contact: Brian Guerin
address: 2699 Van Patten Ave, Carson City, Nevada
date: May 6, 2006 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
The Jack C. Davis Observatory invites the public to attend a free introductory lecture on the night sky and use of a telescope in celebration of Astronomy Day on Saturday May 6th. The lecture will start at 7:30 pm, followed by star and planet viewing with Observatory telescopes. The Observatory is located at 2699 Van Patten Ave in Carson City, behind the Western Nevada Community College."
North
Carolina
city: Charlotte
org: Charlotte Nature Museum
contact: John Austin
address: 301 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
date: Saturday, May 6, 2006
10 am - 2 pm
Join local astronomers to celebrate this special day, sponsored by Astronomy magazine and Meade Instruments, the people who make fine optical telescopes. Solar telescopes will be provided by the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club. Club members will be on hand to help visitors of all ages safely view live images of our nearest star, the sun. Special solar glasses will be given away while supplies last. Also available are copies of Astronomys 2006 guide to the night sky.
Highlights of the day will include a drawing for a free Meade telescope, an ETX80AT, to be given away at 3 pm. Just in case the skies are cloudy, well have our Starlab inflatable planetarium set up inside the museum. Visitors may experience the major constellations of the nighttime sky. Astronomy related activities will complement a better understanding of the exciting world beyond planet Earth.
City: Hickory
Organization: Catawba Valley Astronomy Club
Contact: Eric Robinson, President
Address: 420 28th Ave Lane NE; Hickory, NC 28601
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6th, Noon until 11:00PM
For the fifth consecutive year, the Catawba Valley
Astronomy Club will be setting up various telescopes,
exhibits, and informational hand-outs/brochures at Barnes
& Noble Booksellers in Hickory, NC. We will have
"white light solar", hydrogen-alpha, and solar
projection telescope viewing during daylight hours and
then lunar viewing in late afternoon. After dark, we
will continue with lunar observing until the moon sets,
and then view planetary and deep sky objects that are
viewable. We normally entertain around 300 visitors
on Astronomy Day. All events and materials are free.
North
Dakota
City: Grand Forks
Organization: Northern Sky Astronomical Society
Contact: Chris Milford, EPO officer
Address: 6374 Gateway Dr.;Grand Forks, ND 58203
Date/Time: May 5th 8:30PM or if cloudy weather
rescheduled to May 6th at 8:30PM until 11:00PM
Star party co-hosted by Northern Sky Astronomical Society
and HobbyTown, USA in Grand Forks, ND. The event will
feature views of Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon through
club telescopes and Night Sky Network activities for
youth. Will be held in the parking lot on the corner
of Columbia Road and 32nd Ave. South in Grand Forks.
Everyone is welcome.
Oklahoma
Ohio
City: Cleveland
Organization: Cuyahoga Astronomical Association
Contact: Lynn M. Laux, President
Address: P.O. Box 868 ; North Olmsted, Ohio
44070
Date/Time: Saturday May 6, 2006
NASA-Glenn Visitors Center From 10 AM until 11 PM
Letha House Observatory From 8 PM until ?
CAA is teaming up with NASA-Glenn Visitors Center,
the NASA Solar System Ambassadors, and Schuele Planetarium
for the third year in a row to celebrate National Astronomy
Day. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the
Universe, see pieces of the Moon, discover fascinating
facts about the stars, learn how to identify constellations,
make a comet, and choose a telescope. And don't forget
the most popular events: Daytime Solar viewing through
the CAA's selection of Solar scopes, as well as nighttime
views of star clusters, nebulae, and the planets.
We will have lots of exciting surprises, plus kid's
crafts, "Picture Yourself in Space" digital
photographs, and plenty of handouts--all free! Plus
you can tour the NASA hangar and the Vision for Space
Exploration trailer.
In addition to evening viewing at NASA-Glenn, the Cuyahoga
Astronomical Association will open the roof of its Dark
Site Observatory located in Spencer, Ohio. CAA will
feature a speaker on the the Spring skies, and some
large telescopes. Mark your calendar now for May
6, 2006!!
City: Dayton
Organization: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
and Miami Valley Astronomical Society
Contact: Cheri Adams
Address: 2600 DeWeese Parkway;Dayton, OH 45414
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6, 2006; 12 noon to
4:00 pm
Weather permitting-Solar Observing
Rain or shine: Telescope Display Find out how space
is distorted near a black hole. Determine how much you
would weigh on a different planet. Discover how to read
a starmap
City: Dublin
Organization: Nationwide Insurance Astronomy
Club
Contact: Keith Hughes
Address: 5100 Rings Road, Dublin, OH 43017
Date/Time: Friday, May 5, 2006 from 11:30am-1:30pm
The Nationwide Astronomy Club will be hosting Astronomy
Day events for Nationwide employees. We will have a
telescope set-up with a solar filter as well as demonstrations
on how to use a planisphere and how to read a sky map.
city: Columbus
org: COSI Columbus, a science museum
contact: Mat Vandeneynden
address: 333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
date: May 1 through May 7. During our normal operating business hours. Weds-Saturday: 10-5. Sunday: 10-6
desc: COSI Faculty members will educating guests through a number of hands-on activities. Activites include:
--A giant sundial in our plaza.
--A cart that demonstrates the effects of vacuums and relates them to the vacuum of space.
--Two creativity stations where guests are encouraged to design and build their own lunar rover and settlement.
--An activity where guests can make craters in a large vat of flour.
--A chance to teleconference with Dr. Richard Pogge, an expert in black holes.
--Popping popcorn with a concave dish and the power of the sun.
--Building a scale model of the solar system.
And others.
city: Mansfield
Warren Rupp Observatory
O'Possum Run Rd.
Hidden Hollow
date: May 6
time: begins at dusk
Join us for an evening of astronomy at Warren Rupp Observatory! If weather permits you will get the opportunity to view through the incredible 31" telescope and well as a variety of hands-on telescopes for both the beginner and seasoned amateur astronomer. If it should be cloudy, we will still offer tours and provide quality educational programs.
city: Cleveland
org: Urban Astronomy Society and Cuyahoga Valley Space Society
contact: Steven Vaughn
address: 4908 Quincy Ave. #2161 C.M.H.A. housing
date: Friday 5:50 pm Sunday 4am
desc: 5:50pm: Play star party intro on PowerPoint presentation.
6pm: Play first sci fi movie (No B movies)
8:30pm: Intermission and dinner making
9pm: Play second sci fi movie (No B movies)
12am 2am: Listen to Planetary radio or Coast to coast am show.
2am 4am: Telescopic viewing of the night sky.
Sleep time
10:30am: Breakfast
11:30am: Telescopic viewing of the Sun.
12pm 3pm: Visiting NASA Glenn, Natural history museum, or Public library.
4pm: Listen to Lets talk stars show.
5pm: Play the first astronomy and space science video, plus make deli like sandwiches.
6pm 2am: Play the Space Voyage game. Only 6 people can play it.
7pm 10pm: Play the rest of the astronomy and space science videos.
Look thru telescope out window while playing the Space Voyage game.
11pm 2am: Play the rest of the astronomy and space science videos.
2am 4am: Telescopic viewing of the night sky.
End of star party
Computer with Starry Night Enthusiast 5.8, Deep Space Explorer and other programs.
6 inch Bushnell Dobsonian Voyager telescope W/ 3 eyepieces, 1 moon filter, solar filter, and star charts.
Space Voyage game: Its based on a mix of astronomy, space science, star trek, and Soto science. Its a space exploration adventure game.
City: Mansfield
Organization: Astronomy For Youth, Inc.
Contact: Greg Gerhart
Address: 470 Rudy Rd.;Mansfield, Ohio 44903
Date/Time: May 6th from Dusk till 11 PM.
Astronomy day will be held at "Malabar Farm Horseman
Area". Several hands on programs will be presented
as well as visual aids and viewing through telescopes.
These programs are designed for youth and adults alike.
Areas of interest covered are Planets, Meteorites, constelations,
moon, deep sky objects and telescope use.
Oregon
Pennsylvania
City: Altoona
Organization: Starlight Astronomy Club
Contact: tom kasner
Address: 1200 17th ave; altoona pa 16601
Date/Time: April 1 to April 30 at the Altoona
Public library
April 21 public star party
May 6 2006 Logan Valley Mall
May 19 public star party
We will provide 2 5'x8' window displays at the library,
and on May 6 we will have a member manned booth to provide
answers to the public in the Mall. A solar viewing and
night sky watch are also planned.
City: Lancaster
Organization: North Museum
Contact: Mike Smith
Address: 400 College Avenue;Lancaster, PA 17603
Date/Time: Saturday, May 6 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Public Evening Observing, Dusk - 10 p.m.
On May 6 the North Museum of Natural History and Science
will celebrate Astronomy Day with numerous activities,
solar observing, exhibits and presentations. Activities
that are planned will engage young visitors with crafts
and learn about the basics of astronomy, our solar system,
and the constellations.
This years event features two guest speakers. Professor
Emeritus & Author, Michael Seeds will present "Buggywhip
Astronomy in Lancaster: 1884 to 1920" which will
focus on what astronomy was like in Lancaster from 1884
up to about WWI. In conjunction with his exhibit, Night
Watch: Astronomy & the Art of Greg Mort on display
at the North Museum, artist, Greg Mort will present
My Two Worlds Art and Astronomy. His talk will be about
how he has been fortunate in combining his career as
an artist with his passion for Astronomy.
The North Museum will be offering planetarium shows
throughout the day featuring the shows "Our Place
In Space, Rusty Rockets Last Blast, Wish Upon A Star,
and our live star show "Night Sky Tour".
As dusk arrives to 10 pm, the Grundy Observatory will
open its doors for public observing allowing visitors
to gaze through the observatorys 16-inch reflector and
its 11-inch Clarke refractor.
city: Coudersport
org: Cherry Springs State Park
contact: Liz Helms
address: Lyman Run State Park
454 Lyman Run Road
Galeton, PA 16922
814-435-5010
date: May 6, 2006
11-2
desc: Join the staff of Cherry Springs State Park at the Potter-Tioga Maple Festival and take a closer look at the Sun. Learn what our closest star is made of and what it really looks like. Afterward, view it safely through our solar telescope
Coudersport
org: Cherry Springs State Park
contact: Liz Helms
address: Lyman Run State Park
454 Lyman Run Road
Galeton, PA 16922
date: May 6, 2006
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
desc: Have you ever wondered what the sun really looks like? Or what it's made of? Join us at the Potter-Tioga Maple Festival and discover our star, the sun. You'll even have the opportunity to look at it safely with our specially-designed telescope!
Peru
Puerto
Rico
city: Bayamon
org: Puerto Rico Astronomical Society
contact: Armando Caussade, President
address: G.P.O. Box 362846
San Juan, PR 00936-2846
date: Saturday, May 6, 2006
7:30 to 11:30 PM
The Puerto Rico Astronomical Society will be hosting an Astronomy Day event at Parque de las Ciencias, Bayamón, on May 6, 2006. Members of the Society will set up more than a dozen telescopes for public viewing of the sky. Weather permitting, we will be observing the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter as well as the brighter deep-sky objects. A "Getting Started in Astronomy" slide show will be given twice at 8:30 and 9:30 pm. The star party will be held at the main plaza, next to the Planetarium.
For more info see PRAS website: http://www.astronomiapr.org/
Rhode Island
City: Barrington
Organization: Astronomical Society of Southern
New England
Contact: Pete Peterson
Address: 405 New Meadow Road, Barrington RI
02806
Date/Time: April 29 and/or May 13th. Yes, astro
day should be on May 6th, but most of ASSNE will be
at the Northeast Astronomy Forum.
More than a dozen scopes set up on the Barrington Town
Hall lawn. Solar viewing from 2 PM to 6 PM, and celestial
viewing starting around 7:30 PM.
Romania
South
Africa
South
Carolina
City: Aiken
Organization: Dupont Planetarium
Contact: Dr. Gary Senn
Address: 471 University Parkway
Date/Time: Saturday May 6,2006 - Activities
will begin at 7:00 pm
Celebrate National Astronomy Day with the Dupont Planetarium
and Ruth Patrick Science Education Center. "Family
Earth & Sky Night holds fun for the entire family.
We will have hands on Astronomy Activities and hands
on Earth Day Activities. Planetarium shows will be at
7,8,9, & 10 pm. The Bechtal Telescope will be open
and free for viewing We will also have a special presentation
on "Light Pollution. For more information please
call Janice at 803-641-3769.
South
Dakota
City: Sioux Falls
Organization: Sioux Empire Astronomy Club
Contact: astroday@inskysd.org
Address: Sertoma Park; 4320 S Oxbow Ave; Sioux
Falls, 57106
Date/Time: May 6, 2006 10:00 till 4:00 pm
We will have outdoor events, solar viewer, telescopes
with solar filters, hand outs. Inside we will have a
booth set up with hand outs, telescope displays, activities
for kids
Tennessee
city: Kingsport
org: Bays Mountain Astronomy Club
contact: Adam Thanz
address: 853 Bays Mountain Park Road
Kingsport, TN 37660
date: May 6, 2006; 1-4:30 p.m. & 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
desc: Astronomy Day - May 6, 2006
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Join the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club in celebration of this international event.
Learn about the science and hobby of astronomy. Perfect fun for the family!
All astronomy-related activities are free today!
Afternoon Events: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Displays: 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Discovery Theater. See many displays featuring all sorts of astronomical topics.
Sky Tellers Planetarium Show: 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m., Planetarium. Pick up passes at the Gift Shop. Enjoy the premier of our new program that highlights two Native American Sky Lore stories.
Solar System Walk with Robin Byrne: 1:30 p.m., Observatory Grounds. Take a walking tour of our Solar System and discover the latest news about the planets.
Solar Viewing: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Observatory. Thrill at viewing different layers of the sun up close and in great detail. Safely see sunspots and prominences. Weather dependent.
Saving the Night with Luke Carter: 2 p.m., Discovery Theater. See how improper lighting can affect us all with this presentation.
Astronomy Through the Eyes of Unmanned Robotic Spacecraft with Paul Lewis: 2:30 p.m., Planetarium. Explore the Solar System with the latest images and discoveries by spacecraft.
Getting Started in Astronomy with Gerald Fleenor: 3:30 p.m., Discovery Theater. Find out how easy it is to get into the hobby of astronomy.
Lunar Revelry with Bob Smith: 4 p.m., Discovery Theater. Learn all about our celestial neighbor, the moon.
Evening Events: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Lore Storytelling with Tenika Dye: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Planetarium. Share an evening of Native American storytelling with a unique blend of planetarium technology and theater. A must-see for the entire family!
Nighttime Viewing: 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Observatory. Spectacular views of celestial delights await you. Savor the detail seen in Saturns rings, be awe-struck by the distance to galaxies, and feel like youre flying low over the moon with the Bays Mountain Astronomy Clubs telescopes. These views and more will be seen at our Observatory. A live sky-tour will take place in the Planetarium if the weather does not cooperate.
Texas
City: Clute
Organization: Brazosport Astronomy Club
Contact: John and Diana Klebenow
Address: Brazosport Planetarium; 400 College
Drive; Clute, Tx. 77531
Date/Time: May 6, 2006 11am - 11pm
The Club will have solar telescopes, free planetarium
shows, giveaways, coloring contest, music, day &
night observing! Events will be held rain or shine.
City: Fort Davis
Organization: The University of Texas McDonald
Observatory
Contact: Marc Wetzel
Address: HC 75 Box 1337 MCD, Fort Davis TX 79734-5020
Date/Time: May 4 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; 10:30
a.m.-11:30 a.m.; and 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
Astronomy Day from McDonald Observatory
Description: In celebration of Astronomy Day, join Marc
Wetzel as he takes you on an interactive tour of The
University of Texas McDonald Observatory via videoconference.
If the weather cooperates, he will show live video of
our star, the Sun! Grade Levels: 5th - 8th Teachers
will be able to download pre-conference materials and
the worksheets needed during the conference at http://mcdonaldobservatory.org/astroday06/.
Schools can participate by going to www.Connect2Texas.net
site and registering.
City: San Antonio
Organization: San Antonio Astronomical Association
Contact: Bryan Tobias
Address: 3012 Morning Trail;San Antonio, Texas
78247
Date/Time: 05-06-006 starting at 7:30 till ?
To be held at the Scobee Planetarium on the grounds
of San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio,
TX 78212-4299. For information, go to http://www.sanantonioastronomy.org
city: Tyler
org: Hudnall Planetarium
contact: Tom Hooten
address: P O Box 9020
date: Saturday, May 6, 2006, 3:00 PM - dark
Lectures on astronomy, demonstrations and activities for kids & adults, planetarium shows, sun observations and night sky observations (weather permitting).
Turkey
Uruguay
city: Salto
org: Intendencia Municipal de Salto, Red de Observadores de Astronomia de Uruguay, Asociaciacion de Aficionados a la Astronomia y Planetario "Agrimensor German Barbato" de Montevideo
contact: Profesor Hebert Piston Rodriguez
address: Ruta 5 km 19,800
Block L Apto 304. COBENA.
90100 La Paz.
Uruguay.
date: Dias 5, 6 y 7 de mayo de 2006.
desc: En el marco de los 250 años de la fundacion de la ciudad de Salto, y celebrando el Dia Internacional de la Astronomia, el Planetario Municipal de Montevieo, la Asociacion de Aficionados a la Astronomia y la Red de Observadores de Astronomia de Uruguay realizaran las JORNADAS ASTRONOMICAS.
Viernes 5 de mayo 18:30:
TALLER DE OBSERVACION. Observacion de la Luna, Saturno y Jupiter con varios telescopios.
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SABADO 6 DE MAYO. DIA INTERNACIONAL DE LA ASTRONOMIA.
CONFERENCIAS:
Hora 16:00. COMO SER ASTRONOMO AFICIONADO (a cargo de los integrantes de la Red de Observadores).
Hora 17:00 EL SISTEMA SOLAR (a cargo del Prof. Hebert Piston Rodriguez).
Hora 18:30. TALLER DE OBSERVACION con todos los telescopios.
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DOMINGO 7 DE MAYO.
Hora 11:00. La Red de Observadores de Astronomia de Uruguay, convoca a interesados a formar un grupo de observadores en la ciudad de Salto.
CONFERENCIAS.
Hora 16:00.- APRENDIENDO A OBSERVAR NUESTRO CIELO; constelaciones, cumulos, nebulosas y galaxias (a cargo de Washington Fonseca.
Hora 17:00. PLANETARIO "Agrim. German barbato", PRECURSOR DE IBEROAMERICA.
MERCURIO, MONTEVIDEO Y LA RELATIVIDAD (a cargo del Director del Planetario "Agrim. German Barbato" de Montevideo Oscar Mendez).
Hora 18:30.- TALLER DE oBSERVACION.
Utah
city: Salt Lake City
org: Salt Lake Astronomical Society
contact: Thomas J. Sevcik
address: 988 East 3745 South Apt #6
Salt Lake City, UT. 84106
date: May 6, 2006
desc: Astronomy Day starts at 11 a.m. with speakers Jake Garn, Don Lind and Chris Scott in the SLC Main Library. Outside, at the same time, lectures, games, food and door prizes should entertain the kids. At 2 p.m. events move over to the Clark Planetarium with workshops,a lecture on "Black Holes" by Dr. Stacy Palen.Events end with a drawing for a Meade ETX telescope. Starting at 9 p.m. a free public star party will bring the "stars to the people!"
Vermont
city: Manchester
org: Hildene Astronomy Club
contact: Douglas Harrigan, Astronomy Club Chairman
address: P.O. Box 377
Manchester, VT 05254
date: 5 May 2006
7:30 PM - last person standing
desc: HILDENE'S "ASTRONOMY DAY" STAR PARTY
In conjunction with National Astronomy Day 2006, Hildene's Astronomy Club will hold a public "Star Party" on Friday, May 5th, at the Observatory, adjacent to the main house at Hildene
