Alachua Astronomy Club: Special Events 2011

	Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc.	Member Astronomical League	Member International Dark-Sky Association
	Special Events 2011	Member Astronomical League	Member International Dark-Sky Association
	29°39' N, 82°21'W Altitude: 50 Meters (more or less)		Updated July 15, 2011
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Special Events Calendar Other Calendars: Club Star Parties School Star Parties
Date	Start/End	Location Click links for maps/directions	Description	Contact/Event Coordinator	Astronomy
Tuesday, January 11	7:00pm	Newberry Sports Complex Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc.	Newberry Star Park Grand Opening Join us for the grand opening of Newberry Sports Complex's newest addition, the Newberry Star Park! All activities are free and open to the public. 7:00pm: Opening ceremony Afterward: Refreshments and views through telescopes Please see additional details on our meetings page.	outreach (at) floridastars.org NSC Committee	Sunset: 1st qtr moon Jupiter & its Galilean moons The Great Orion Nebula Showcase double stars
Saturday, January 22	6:00pm-9:00pm	Hickory Ranch at Paynes Prairie	Stargazing at Hickory Ranch Hosted by Friends of Paynes Prairie Enjoy views of the stars and planets through telescopes presented by the Alachua Astronomy Club. Make smores and sip hot chocolate around the campfire. Bring your family, friends, chairs and musical instruments. Admission $5.00 (children 6 and under are free). Proceeds benefit Friends of Paynes Prairie RSVPs appreciated: info@prairiefriends.org AAC Volunteers: Arrive at 5pm for set-up	outreach (at) floridastars.org CB	Sunset: 5:59pm Jupiter & its Galilean moons The Great Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy & other deep sky wonders
Saturday, March 5	6:00pm-10:00pm	The Villages Polo Grounds	Starry Starry Night at The Villages Hosted by The Villages Astronomy Club Free admission Food vendor AAC Volunteers: Arrive before 6pm to set up	outreach (at) floridastars.org IR	Sunset: 6:32pm The Great Orion Nebula & other deep sky wonders
Saturday, March 26	8:00pm-10:00pm	Dudley Farm Historic State Park	Stargazing at Dudley Farm Historic State Park Hosted by Friends of Dudley Farm Admission: $5.00 per adult; children are free. Proceeds benefit Friends of Dudley Farm For more information, call 352-472-1142 AAC Volunteers: Arrive between 7:00pm-7:30pm for set up	outreach (at) floridastars.org IR	Sunset: 7:45pm Star clusters, nebulae & galaxies Saturn (late)
Friday, April 8 Rain date: Saturday, April 9	6:30pm - 9:00pm	Oak Hammock 5000 SW 25th Blvd Gainesville, FL	Oak Hammock Star Party For members and guests of Oak Hammock Solar viewing from 6:30pm - 7:15pm A short presentation will be provided at 7:15pm Moon and stars from 7:45pm - 9pm. AAC Volunteers: Set up begins at 6:00pm. Please contact the event coordinator for further details.	outreach (at) floridastars.org MT	Sunset: 7:53pm 1st Qtr Moon Showcase doubles: Castor, Iota Cancri, Regulus, Algeiba
Saturday, May 14 Rained Out	7:00pm-11:00pm	Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4625 SW 63rd Boulevard	Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Moonlight Walk Visitors are welcome to bring picnic baskets while they enjoy live entertainment and views of the heavens through telescopes (presented by the Alachua Astronomy Club). Refreshments and glow-in-the-dark jewelry for sale. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 children ages 6 to 13 (free for children younger than 6) AAC Volunteers: Arrive between 5pm-6pm for set up; bring a picnic dinner	outreach (at) floridastars.org IR	Sunset: 8:14pm Moon (gibbous) Saturn Showcase doubles: Polaris, Algieba, Cor Caroli, Mizar
Thursday, November 3	6:00pm-10:00pm	Florida Museum of Natural History, Powell Hall	Starry Night at the Florida Museum of Natural History Telescope views presented by the Alachua Astronomy Club and the UF Astronomy Department. AAC Volunteers: Please arrive before 5:30pm for set up. Late arrivals -- please contact Event Coordinator.	outreach (at) floridastars.org MT	Sunset: 6:42pm Moon (gibbous) Jupiter (after 8pm) Showcase doubles: Polaris, Albireo, Double-Double, Eta Cas., Xi Cephei
Saturday, November 5	6:00pm-10:00pm	The Villages Polo Grounds	Starry Starry Night at The Villages Hosted by The Villages Astronomy Club Free admission Food vendor AAC Volunteers: Arrive before 6pm to set up	outreach (at) floridastars.org IR	Sunset: 6:41p Moon (gibbous) Jupiter (after 8pm) Showcase doubles: Polaris, Albireo, Double-Double, Eta Cas., Xi Cephei

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