Star Parties…
The Black Hawk Astronomy Club and the Grout Museum are delighted to sponsor star parties April through October 2015. These events are FREE and open to the public. Club members will be on hand to point out current constellations. Telescopes and binoculars will be available for viewing the night sky and activities will be provided for children. Feel free to bring your own telescope so you can share your knowledge and enthusiasm of Astronomy with others. If you know nothing about Astronomy, bring your curiosity!
Location 1: Prairie Grove Pack, Waterloo
Location 2: Hoover Middle School Observatory, Waterloo
Questions? – Jason Dornbush 319-234-6357
Dates:
April 4 – Hoover MS 8:00PM
April 25 (National Astronomy Day) – Hoover MS 7:00PM
May 16 – Prairie Grove Park 9:00PM
May 23 – Hoover MS 8:00PM
June 13 – Hoover MS 8:00PM
June 20 – Prairie Grove Park 9:00PM
July 11 – Hoover MS 8:00PM
July 18 – Prairie Grove Park 9:00PM
August 8 – Hoover MS 8:00PM
August 15 – Prairie Grove Park 9:00PM
September 19 – Prairie Grove Park 9:00PM
September 27 – Hoover MS 8:00PM
October 10 – Hoover MS 8:00PM
NOTICE: Star Parties will NOT be held if it is cloudy or other conflicting weather is present. Please use your best judgment and check the skies before heading out to the park.
The Journey of Astrophotography…
Date: May 2, 2015 6-8:00PM
Location: Grout Museum of History & Science
Cost: $10 Members/$15 Non-Members
Register: http://www.gmdistrict.org/astrophotography
Registration Deadline: April 18
The Hubble Space Telescope has brought the beauty of the universe into our lives with stunning detailed shots of gas clouds, distant nebulae, and more. Learn the insights in to capturing these images of the nights sky yourself (even with a Smart Phone) as the Grout Museum staff takes you through the entire process of astrophotography.
