Black River Astro August, 2009 Schedule of Events

We have a busy schedule set for the month of August. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and provide us with an opportunity to get out of the house and spend some time outdoors in relative comfort.

• First, on Wednesday, August 5th, come on out to our regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the Carlisle Visitor's Center of The Lorain County Metropolitan Park District, on Diagonal Road. Our Club Archivist and Historian has prepared a multimedia presentation to celebrate our 60th anniversary. (This is a rain or shine event.) Celebrate our rich history with us and see what the Black River Astronomical Society is all about...
  

• Then we will be holding our monthly Board of Directors meeting at the Blue Sky Restaurant in Amherst on Thursday, August 13th. This meeting is open to all active club members, and members are encouraged to attend and work with us in deciding what best suits our club goals and meets our memberships' wishes. (This is a rain or shine event.)

• the following night, on Friday, August 14th we have a Public StarParty scheduled for The Nielson Observatory on Diagonal Road. Join us for some nice telescopic views of Jupiter and her moons, and maybe catch a few lingering Perseid Meteors...Follow the signs for the Equestrian Center and look for the Observatory on the left when you arrive at the parking lot. This StarParty is scheduled for Friday, August 14th. (This is a weather permitting event.) If cancelled, the rain date is Saturday, August 15th. Watch this page for cancellation notices.
  

• We have a big day scheduled for Sunday,August 16th. We have been invited back to Lakeview Park's annual SUN FESTIVAL. In the morning and throughout the day we will have Solar Viewing. We will be setup by the pavilion again this year. Look for the tent with the telescopes around it. (This is a rain or shine event) Then, in the evening, we will be having a star party as the sun sets over Lake Erie. There will be lots of photo ops, so be sure to bring a camera.

• Last, we have a StarParty scheduled for The Nielson Observatory on Diagonal Road. Follow the signs for the Equestrian Center and look for the Observatory on the left when you arrive at the parking lot. This StarParty is scheduled for Friday, August 28th. Join us for some awesome views of our Moon. See craters and Marias and learn more about our fascinating neighbor. (This is a weather permitting event.) If cancelled, the rain date is Saturday, August 29th. Watch this page for cancellation notices.

Before leaving home for any of the weather permitting events, please check this page for cancellation notices.
Also, at this time of year anything can happen weatherwise so don't be fooled by the warmth of the day. Temperatures can fall dramatically after the sun sets, although predictions are not indicating a huge drop tonight. To be on the safe side, bring a sweater, jacket, gloves, cap and coat. Then you can add or subtract layers to fit your personal needs.
The Nielson Observatory is located within the Metroparks system off of Diagonal Road. Follow the signs for the Equestrian Center and look for the Observatory on the left when you arrive at the Equestrian Center parking lot.
The Observatory is manned by the membership of TheBlackRiver Astronomical Society, who have been bringing Amateur Astronomy to Lorain County residents since 1949.
To learn more about Black River, visit our website at www.BlackRiverAstro.org