Hello all,
Here is the 2018 B-SIG Presentation and Observing calendar.
Observing dates at Metcalf are subject to change due to weather, etc.
Check the BSIG Forum for updates 1-2 days before these events to confirm it's a go...
- Sat. Jan. 20th 2:30-4:30pm Southdale Library Dave Faulkner presents "The Language of Astronomy"
- Sat. Feb. 24th 1:30-3:30pm Edina Library Bob Kerr presents "The Nature of Double Stars"
- Sat. Mar. 24th Time/Location/Presentation Topic TBD
- Sat. Apr. 28th 6pm - 12am - Observing at Metcalf Nature Center (Leo/Virgo galaxy clusters)
- Fri. May 18th 7pm - 1am - Observing at Metcalf Nature Center (Jupiter at opposition)
- Sat. Jun 30th 7pm - 1am - Observing at Metcalf Nature Center (Saturn at opposition - near max ring tilt)
- Sat. July 28th 7pm - 2am - Observing at Metcalf Nature Center (Mars at closest approach till 2035)
- Sat. Aug. 11th 7pm - 4am - Observing at Metcalf Nature Center (New Moon / Perseid Meteor show peaks)
- Sat. Sep. 22nd 6pm - 12am - Observing at Metcalf Nature Center (Summer Milky Way)
- Sat. Oct. 27th 5:30pm - 11pm - Observing at Metcalf Nature Center (Fall open clusters)
- Sat. Nov. 17th 1pm-3pm - Hopkins Library Dave Faulkner presents "The Autumn Sky"
- Sat. Dec. 15th Time/Location/Presentation Topic TBD
Suresh
2018 B-SIG Calendar
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2018 B-SIG Calendar
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B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II