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Universe 2000 Expo
Reserve July 15 and 16, 2000
Astronomy and space enthusiasts are invited to join the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for Universe 2000 Expo, an event that celebrates all the excitement of modern astronomy.
Keynote speakers will discuss the development and origin of life in the early solar system. Additionally, the following leading astronomers will present a variety of provocative talks.
Alex Filippenko Einstein's Greatest Blunder
Seth Shostak Search for Extraterrestrial
Intelligence
Chris Impey Galaxies and Cosmology
Debra Fischer Searching for Extrasolar Planets
Ellis Miner NASA Missions to the Solar System
David Lynch Color and Light in Nature
Universe 2000 Expo will be held in conjunction with the ASP 112th Annual Meeting. The Expo is slated for July 15 and 16, 2000 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA.
Special Expo events include: Kid Space, an area with hands-on activities for children; the exhibit hall filled with the latest astronomy products and information; a book signing; a silent auction featuring a Meade telescope; and the Celestial Cinema sneak preview of the hottest astronomy videos.
Even more ways to have fun
Optional events and tours may be added to your Expo registration. Offered for your consideration are a tour of Griffith Observatory, a tour of Mount Wilson Observatory, and an evening at the gala Awards Banquet. The Expo registration fee is $25 per person, each observatory tour is an additional $30, and the awards banquet is priced at $39 per plate.
To register, or for more information, go to http://www.aspsky.org/meetings.html. You may also mail a downloaded form to: Universe 2000 Expo, ASP, 390 Ashton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112; or fax it to 415/ 337-5205.
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Pinnacles National Monument sponsors starry night
astronomy events
Pinnacles National Monument is presenting a series of starry night astronomy programs on the east side of the park. PNM is fortunate to enjoy relatively pristine night skies free from urban light pollution, and typically offers great seeing for both stars and planets.
The next astronomy program is slated for Friday, June 2. This is a new moon evening. Park scientist Chad Moore will present a brief talk beginning at 8:30 p.m., and stargazing will follow. Visitors are invited to spend the night watching the sky. Amateur astronomers are always welcome to bring their own telescopes.
Automobiles arriving at the east entrance (access from Highway 25) will be directed to an area suitable for nighttime viewing. (There is no access to PNM from the west side.)
Nighttime temperatures fall dramatically in the park, so dress for cold winter weather. If skies are overcast, stargazing will be cancelled, so call in advance for last-minute information. The daytime PNM telephone number is 831/ 389-4485, and the park website can be found at http://www.nps.gov/pinn.
Pinnacles National Monument was established in 1908. This 24,000 acre portion of the National Park Service features striking rock spires, geology unique to an ancient volcano, miles of hiking trails, rugged wilderness, abundant wildlife, and native chaparral vegetation. In addition to the starry night programs, stargazers may enjoy attending one of the Full Moon hikes.
The park also sponsors a variety of nature hikes, wildflower walks, and evening bat adventures. Please be aware that PNM is designated as a fee collection site, and is not available for overnight stargazing unless the park is hosting a special event. Any fees to attend this event will be posted on the website. A map and driving directions can also be found on the web.
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