Astronomy Day - a Cosmic Double-Header!

It's an Cosmic Double-Header!

First, from 1-4pm, check out the exciting activities at "Astronomy and
Chemistry Day" at the Cranbrook Institute of Science! Join members of
the Warren Astronomical Society and the American Chemical Society for
an afternoon of exploring the Universe! Get an up-close look at the
different kinds of telescopes that astronomers use. Make star-charts
and perform hands-on chemistry experiments. The Institute's
Observatory will be open for viewing the sun safely in hydrogen alpha
light (weather permitting).

Astronaut Jack Lousma (Colonel, USMC, Ret.) will share his experiences
on Apollo/Skylab and the Shuttle, and talk about the future of
spaceflight. Other astronomy experts will be on hand to answer your
questions about space. (Seating for Col. Lousma's talk is limited -
please check the Cranbrook web site or call 877.Go.Cranbrook for more
information.)

The Cranbrook Institute of Science is located on the west side of
Woodward (M-1), between Lone Pine and Long Lake roads, north of
Birmingham.

For the second game of the Cosmic Double-Header (weather permitting),
join the Warren Astronomical Society at sunset for "A Night Under the
Stars" at their Stargate Observatory! Enjoy the planets, the stars,
and distant galaxies! Stargate Observatory features a 12.5 inch f/17
club-built Cassegrain telescope under a classic dome; many other
telescopes will likely be available for the public to view through.

The Stargate Observatory is located on the grounds of Camp Rotary on
29 Mile Road, 1.8 miles east of Romeo Plank Road. Look for the Rotary
Camp sign and turn in. The Observatory is located about 1,000 feet
from the entrance, on the right.

For more information, call 877.Go.Cranbrook, or visit the Cranbrook
Institute of Science website, http://www.cranbrook.edu; click on the
Institute of Science link, then Upcoming Events button.

Also, visit the Warren Astronomical Society web site at:
http://www.boonhill.net/was

¤ Hoping for clear skies! See you there! Michael ¤

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The Pleiades, rising thro' the mellow shade,
Glitter like a swarm of fireflies
Tangled in a silver braid... ~Tennyson
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