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Star Party Calendar (2007)


NOTE: Star parties are sometimes cancelled due to poor weather. Cancellation notices are posted to the AAC-L at 3pm the day of the star party. If you are unable to check your email, call the star party coordinator after 3pm.

Public Event Public Events
AAC Semi-Private AAC Semi-Private
Star Party
Details & Web Sites
Date
(2007)
Location
Click Links for
Directions/Maps
Start/End Time
Sunset Times &
Hours of Darkness
Moon Phase
Moon Phase
Calendars
AAC Event AAC January
Star Party
Jan. 20 Bob Jacobs

Also, at 7:00 pm EST, a beginners-only demonstration of the operation of one of the club's loaner telescopes
Sunset
5:57 pm EST

NM Jan. 18
Public Outreach
Florida Park Service
Friends of
Paynes Prairie
Stargazing at
Hickory Ranch
Feb. 10 Hickory Ranch — also see PDF Brochure

(Club members should arrive no later than 5:30 pm EST to set up)
6:30 pm -
9:00 pm EST
(Sunset 6:15 pm EST)

FQ Feb. 10
AAC Event AAC February
Star Party
Feb. 17 Gary Cook's Residence Sunset
6:20 pm EST

NM Feb. 17
AAC Event AAC March
Star Party
Mar. 17 Moondance Hill

8:00 pm: Learn what a reflex finder is, and why every telescope should have one!
Sunset
7:39 pm EDT

NM Mar. 18
Starry Night at the Villages Starry Night
at The Villages
Mar. 24 The Villages 8:00 pm EDT

Sunset at 7:41 pm EDT

FQ Mar. 25
AAC Event AAC April
Star Party
Apr. 14 Hickory Ranch

CANCELLED
7:00 pm - midnight EDT
(Sunset 7:56 pm EDT)

NM Apr. 17
AAC Event AAC May
Star Party
May 12

(rain date 5/19)
Loftus Family Farm

Star Atlases: Which is the Right One for You
Sunset
8:18 pm EDT

LQ May 10
AAC Event AAC June
Star Party
June 9

(rain date 6/16)
Bob Jacobs

Recording the Sky: Transparency & Seeing
Sunset
8:29 pm EDT

LQ Jun. 8
Public Event Public Events
AAC Semi-Private AAC Semi-Private
Star Party
Details & Web Sites
Date
(2007)
Location
Click Links for
Directions/Maps
Start/End Time
Sunset Times &
Hours of Darkness
Moon Phase
Moon Phase
Calendars
AAC Event AAC July
Star Party
July 14 No July Star Party Sunset
8:32 pm EDT

NM Jul. 14
AAC Event AAC August
Star Party
Aug. 11 Loftus Family Farm Sunset
8:15 pm EDT

NM Aug. 10
AAC Event AAC September
Star Party
Sep. 8 Kitty Hawke Aviation Sunset
7:44 pm EDT

NM Sep. 11
AAC Event AAC October
Star Party
Oct. 13 Gold Head Branch State Park
w/NE Florida Astronomical Society
Register & Reserve a Cabin Now
(They may book up months in advance)
Sunset
7:02 pm EDT

NM Oct. 11
AAC Event AAC November
Star Party
Nov. 10

(rain date TBA)
Fred & Lucille Heinrich's Stargate Observatory
« Potluck Dinner Too »
Bring your favorite dish to share
(Drinks, condiments & paper goods will be provided)
Arrive before dark as our place is difficult to find after dark
Sunset
5:37 pm EST

NM Nov. 9
AAC Event AAC Holiday
Party
Dec. 8 Celebrating AAC's 20th Birthday!
« Potluck Dinner, Music, Games & More »
6:00 pm EST
NM Dec. 9


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