aquilla
journeyman
Reged: 09/18/08
Posts: 8
Loc: Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti, Michiga...
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Having a central place for posting activities and information seems like a good idea, so here’s a start for Michigan.
The University of Michigan is having a theme semester winter term in conjunction with IYA, so we have a lot planned Jan - April. The theme semester got its start with the reception for the mural Meanwhile More Light on the Dennison windows. Among the events planned are open houses, new courses, several lecture series, special music and theater programs, and tours and presentations in Second Life. The official theme semester website is http://www.lsa.umich.edu/universe/ .
Many organizations in Michigan have also joined together to form a website with information and a calendar for astronomy events in Michigan. That website is http://www.astromichigan.org
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Kevin
member
Reged: 01/21/06
Posts: 10
Loc: Michigan
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I know the Kalamazoo club has some big plans, but they haven't been set in stone as of yet.
I am in the process of setting up a Flickr group for IYA2009, so people from all over can post their images of events, etc.
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Jason B
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/21/04
Posts: 2854
Loc: Mid-Michigan
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We are working on our events for Fox Park Observatory (near Lansing) including getting high speed internet for the 100 Hours project. Once finalized, I will add them to the list.
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Jason
My Photostream
Lead Volunteer/Coordinator for Fox Park Observatory
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aquilla
journeyman
Reged: 09/18/08
Posts: 8
Loc: Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti, Michiga...
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The Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs has confirmed our speaker for the Kensington Astronomy at the Beach star party. Bob Naeye, editor in chief at Sky and Tel will be the keynote speaker, Sept 25 & 26 2009.
For maps, directions and more info, go to http://www-personal.umich.edu/~dgs/kensington/
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UpNorthLibrarian
sage
Reged: 04/18/05
Posts: 415
Loc: 44.30N / 83.53W
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Tawas 4/18: www.ioscoarenaclibrary.org/programs_2.htm
10 Galileo scopes (on order)to be given out; IYA DVDs, cards & Books; telescope workshop(s); Night Sky / Dark Sky discussion; Meteorite discussion (& sample give aways)
Dark skies!! (clear night?)
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'True observation begins when one is devoid of set patterns'
Li Jun Fan
203mm DBA Certified Dob
AT-80mm Refractor w/Vixen Icarus D Alt/Az Mount
10x30 Canon IS Binos
9x60 Obies
8x42 Obies
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AlienRatDog
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 07/15/05
Posts: 1087
Loc: Ann Arbor
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This is cool, I am actually a U of M Student Astronomical Society member and my wife is actually the SAS secretary of Umich. IF you guys are interested we have another lecture and open house this friday. Also if any of you went last week to observe, I was one with the 12 inch LX200 set up on the roof top of Angel hall...small world huh...
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Abe -- the poor PhD student
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12" LX200GPS-SMT w/UHTC
Explore Scientific 127mm Triplet ED APO
Losmandy GM8 EQ mount
Nagler 31mm, 17mm, 13mm, 12mm, 9mm, 2.5x Powermate
12X50 Binoculars
Understanding wife
One beautiful daughter, Emma-Rose (born 7-29-2009)
Twin boys (cats), half Persian/half Alley Cat but all Vermin!
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AlienRatDog
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 07/15/05
Posts: 1087
Loc: Ann Arbor
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I am sorry, not this friday but next friday...oops
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Abe -- the poor PhD student
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12" LX200GPS-SMT w/UHTC
Explore Scientific 127mm Triplet ED APO
Losmandy GM8 EQ mount
Nagler 31mm, 17mm, 13mm, 12mm, 9mm, 2.5x Powermate
12X50 Binoculars
Understanding wife
One beautiful daughter, Emma-Rose (born 7-29-2009)
Twin boys (cats), half Persian/half Alley Cat but all Vermin!
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Jason B
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/21/04
Posts: 2854
Loc: Mid-Michigan
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Fox Park Observatory near Potterville will be open Friday and Saturday April 3 and 4. Activities, etc. are mostly going to be about observing and viewing through our telescopes.
Join us if you can!
Thanks,
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Jason
My Photostream
Lead Volunteer/Coordinator for Fox Park Observatory
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UpNorthLibrarian
sage
Reged: 04/18/05
Posts: 415
Loc: 44.30N / 83.53W
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Tawas 4/18: www.ioscoarenaclibrary.org/programs_2.htm
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'True observation begins when one is devoid of set patterns'
Li Jun Fan
203mm DBA Certified Dob
AT-80mm Refractor w/Vixen Icarus D Alt/Az Mount
10x30 Canon IS Binos
9x60 Obies
8x42 Obies
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darklighteditor
Theatre King
Reged: 11/07/06
Posts: 3886
Loc: Tawas Bay, Michigan
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Here's a story in the local newspaper about Saturday's upcoming IYA event in Tawas.
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John
8" f/6 DBA Dob: 8X50 RACI, 2-speed Crayford
1.25": 25mm, 9mm GSO Plossls; 15mm, 20mm GSO SV;
5.7mm Antares W70; 8mm Hyperion.
2": 30mm GSO SV; 2X barlow.
Zhumell green laser light, Lumicon mount
UltraBlock, Oxygen III & DeepSky filters
"I am not the editor of a newspaper. And I shall always try to do right and be good, so that God will not make me one." - Mark Twain
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darklighteditor
Theatre King
Reged: 11/07/06
Posts: 3886
Loc: Tawas Bay, Michigan
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Here's a link to some pics posted on CN's Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties forum on the April 18 IYA 2009 event in Tawas.
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John
8" f/6 DBA Dob: 8X50 RACI, 2-speed Crayford
1.25": 25mm, 9mm GSO Plossls; 15mm, 20mm GSO SV;
5.7mm Antares W70; 8mm Hyperion.
2": 30mm GSO SV; 2X barlow.
Zhumell green laser light, Lumicon mount
UltraBlock, Oxygen III & DeepSky filters
"I am not the editor of a newspaper. And I shall always try to do right and be good, so that God will not make me one." - Mark Twain
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Jason B
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 06/21/04
Posts: 2854
Loc: Mid-Michigan
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For the fall Astronomy Day, here is an evetnt we are hosting at Fox Park Observatory: LINK
Thanks,
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Jason
My Photostream
Lead Volunteer/Coordinator for Fox Park Observatory
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