September 2011 - Miami Valley Astronomical Society

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Page 6CAMPERS STARGAZE for September 3rdThis is the last Campers Stargaze For 2011In the past years the Campers Stargazes at John Bryan State Park havebeen led by Wade Allen. He was there for most of them for more then thirtyyears. Wade went to the campers tents before the star gazes to make themaware of our event. He then gave an introductory to Astronomy slide showand led them to the telescopes away from the campground lights in the parkinglot across from the Day Lodge. Wade passed away last winter. We appreciatedhis work and amazed at his diligence.The July 9th Stargaze was a success. Hand outs were made available at thePark office. They still had to be hand carried to the campground. Over adozen telescopes were available for about forty people. We stayed late oruntil a -8 Iridium Flare passed.If MVAS members need a telescope for these events there are telescopesowned by the MVAS that have been to this parking lot. They are stored atthe observatory. The big 16 inch DOB moves on a truck and takes at leasttwo people to lift it. It was there last year. The Saturn Telescope(4 inch refractor),the ten inch DOB, and the Celestron eight inch have also made thetrip.Saturn, Albireo, Ring Nebula, Keystone Cluster (M13), M92, M3, M5 will beearly targets. If it gets dark enough the Whirlpool Galaxy and the Cigar Galaxycould be seen. You can use the map on the next page.Remember to check for satellites http://www.heavens-above.comI hope to see you at the CAMPERS STARGAZE September 3rd
Page 7THE MIAMI VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETYSeptember Observers HighlightsFirst quarter: 13:39, 04 SeptemberFull moon: 05:27, 12 SeptemberLast quarter: 09:39. 20 SeptemberNew moon: 07:09, 27 SeptemberSep 03 - Mercury At Its Greatest Western Elongation(18 Degrees)Sep 17 - Asteroid 1 Ceres Opposition (7.6 Magnitude)Sep 23 - Autumnal Equinox, 09:04 UTSep 25 - Uranus At Opposition
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