july 2011 - Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
july 2011 - Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
july 2011 - Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
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canopus <strong>july</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
Saturday, 2 July <strong>2011</strong><br />
Dark sky viewing from Suikerbosrand (members only)<br />
Venue: Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, outside Heidelberg<br />
Time: gates close at 4pm<br />
Bring: chairs, food and drink (bring and braai)<br />
Contact: Constant - starmanza@gmail.com (have your car registration available)<br />
Wednesday, 13 July <strong>2011</strong><br />
The Annual General Meeting <strong>of</strong> the ASSA Johannesburg Centre<br />
Members will be able to nominate candidates for election to the Committee for<br />
the year ending June 2012 – read more on page 8<br />
Venue: Telescope Lecture Room, JHB Observatory, 18a Gill St, Observatory<br />
Starting time: 7:30pm<br />
Saturday, 23 July <strong>2011</strong> (RSVP by 15 July)<br />
ESSA/ASSA/ATM Star party - Exploration <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Africa</strong> (ESSA),<br />
<strong>Astronomical</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Africa</strong> (ASSA), Amateur Telescope Makers (ATM)<br />
Venue: Paul's farm, Magaliesburg, +/- 2 hour drive from Joburg or Pretoria<br />
(detailed directions and instructions will be sent by e-mail closer to the time)<br />
Time: it is advisable to arrive at about 15h00<br />
Cost: R30 for ESSA/ASSA/ATM members, R50 for non-members (children and<br />
people bringing telescopes free)<br />
Accommodation: camping available for diehards at R20 for the night<br />
Viewing opportunity: ASSA Jhb will be taking the 12" Meade to the event and<br />
members will have a chance so see how it performs under a dark sky<br />
RSVP: by 15 July, Simon Donally: donallys2@yahoo.fr<br />
Thursday, 28 July <strong>2011</strong><br />
Science in Science Fiction? Are Sci-Fi Futures far-fetched fantasy or feasible fact?<br />
Venue: Auditorium, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Miriam Makeba Street<br />
between Jeppe & President, Newtown, Joburg (secure lit parking available)<br />
Time: 6:30 for 7:00 pm<br />
RSVP: speaktoascientist@sci-bono.co.za<br />
Contact: Refilwe Pico (011 639 8448) for more information<br />
Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July <strong>2011</strong><br />
West Rand Astronomy Club Annual Star Party: all are welcome<br />
Venue: Mountain Sanctuary Park, Magaliesberg (private nature reserve, about<br />
120km north-west <strong>of</strong> Johannesburg and 90km west <strong>of</strong> Pretoria)<br />
Accommodation: options are chalets, log cabins or camping - telescopes will<br />
be set up in an open field between campsites 14 & 16<br />
Bookings: please contact Mountain Sanctuary Park @ Tel: (014) 534-0114<br />
(08H00-17H00, 7 Days a week), e-mail: owen@mountain-sanctuary.co.za, web:<br />
www.mountain-sanctuary.co.za<br />
Contact: Kenny Neville on 082 335 1983, email: kenny@wrac.org.za<br />
Program & further details: visit www.wrac.org.za<br />
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