Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS)

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Thu Sep 9, 7:30p: Public Skygazing - Bobcat Ridge

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"Objective View" Newsletter: September-2010 (.pdf) 
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The purpose of our organization is to encourage the understanding & interest in the science & hobby of astronomy. We meet the first Thursday of each month & discuss our interests & share our experience in the universal world of astronomy.

See 2009 Brochure (.pdf) for club and skygazing info

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Jul07 Sunspot 1024
(© 2009 Tom Teters) 

Feb20 Impending Totality
(© 2008 Dan Laszlo) 
NCAS Regular Meetings (Ft Collins Museum)
Thu Oct 7, Talk 7:30p
(Dinner 6p, Mtg 7:15p)		Dr. Paul Lightsey, Ball Aerospace: Telescopes + Rockets: Bigger and Better Astronomy from Space200 Matthews St
Ft Collins 80524
Thu Nov 4, Talk 7:30p
(Dinner 6p, Mtg 7:15p)		Robert Arn (who recently had his photo selected as APOD!): Astrophotography200 Matthews St
Ft Collins 80524
Thu Dec 2, Talk 7:30p
(Dinner 6p, Mtg 7:15p)		Speaker to be announced.  (Suggestions/volunteers for speakers/topics should be directed to Dan Laszlo, NCAS VP)200 Matthews St
Ft Collins 80524

Public Skygazing
Thu Sep 9, 7:30-10p
Oct 14, 6:15-9p		Bobcat Ridge Ft Collins Natural Areas
 ~30min talk starts at sunset; skygazing follows.  Free registration required for attendees (not volunteers).  Arrive before gate locks at dark.		1mi WSW of Masonville, CO
Time is sunset
Fri Sep 17, 7:30-11p
 Oct 2, Nov 12,  
Dec 10, Dec 20 		Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space
9/17: Moon (9 day), Venus, Jupiter, Autumn sky
Skygazing starts at sunset with views of the moon, continuing with the brighter planets.  Lots of mosquitoes - use repellent! 		0.5mi WNW of Carpenter Rd (CR32)  and Eagle Ranch Rd.

Outreach (Private) Events
Tue Sep 14, 7:30pLiberty Common School: Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Autumn sky
Pingree Park
Mon Sep 27, 7:30-10pEaton High School: Jupiter, Autumn sky, Moonrise 8:48p
(Arrive at 7p to examine/discuss telescopes and hopefully see Venus)		Private site in
Eaton, CO
Mon Oct 18, 6:30-9pBig Thompson Elementary School: Moon, Jupiter, Autumn sky
Loveland, CO
TBD The NCAS Outreach page provides information on requesting an event for your group. TBD

"New Moon" Dark Sky Observing
Fri Sep 10, 7:18p Moonset 8:17p: Jupiter, Autumn sky Time is sunset
See  FRAC list  for location

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