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May 2008: Astronomy Day

Astronomy Day

Saturday, May 10, 1:00 PM — 9:00 PM

Valencia Regional Library
23743 Valencia Boulevard

Activities from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Telescope viewing from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Presented by The Local Group – Astronomy Club of the Santa Clarita Valley and the staff of the Valencia Library

  • Telescope viewing – see the Sun from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and the wonders of the night sky starting at dusk.
  • Telescopes will be set up for the evening on the library parking lot.
  • Activities and programs in the library meeting room!
  • Walk a scale model of the Solar System!
  • Learn where you can attend dark-sky “star parties” with experienced amateur astronomers.
  • Meet members of your Santa Clarita Valley Astronomy Club, The Local Group.

Library Meeting Room Activity Schedule

1:00 PM The Spring Sky – Maxwell Ward
2:00 PM Create a Telescope – Christian Borao assisted by Steve Petzold
3:00 PM Kitchen Comets – Jim Mahon
4:15 PM How Big is Big and How Far is Far? – Richard Wade

 

 
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