Public Nights


The Tacoma Astronomical Society hosts free public viewing sessions each month at Pierce College near Fort Steilacoom. Indoor lectures, demonstrations and workshops are available at public nights regardless of the weather. On nights with clear skies TAS volunteers provide telescopic observations of the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, double stars and more. Each season boasts something new and exciting for our frequent guests. There is no charge for public programs or for observing. However, donations are gladly accepted. The donations are used to further public education and outreach programs. Public night programs are targeted to audiences of diverse ages and knowledge. Our interactive programs include hands-on activities  or demonstrations that further illustrate the monthly topic.

 

We are currently scheduled to be in the Olympic Building off the north parking lot. Construction on campus may require us to use another room. Please watch the site for changes.

 

We will also be hosting observing nights at the Pacific Lutheran University Observatory. Go to the TAS at PLU page for details.

 

The schedule of public nights is listed below and is also available as a downloadable file.

 

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Tacoma Astronomical Society 2012 - 2013 Public Night Schedule

         
Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom Campus Map
         

Winter Hours: 7:30pm to 11:00pm,
October 1st to March 31st

Summer Hours: 9:00pm to Midnight
April 1st to September 30th

     

Date

Program

Presenter

September 15th, 2012

Cosmic Collisions - Video

TAS Members

September 22nd, 2012

International Observe the Moon Night

TAS Students

October 13th, 2012

Mars

Chuck Jacobson

October 27th, 2012

Astronomy Trick or Treat

Alice Few

November 3rd, 2012

Spectroscopy

Bill Briggs

November 17th, 2012

Telescopes, Binoculars, & Astronomy Gifts

TAS Members

December 8th, 2012

The Christmas Star - Video

TAS Members

January 12th, 2013

Telescopes 101 (For beginners and new scope owners.)

Dave Armstrong & TAS Members

January 19th, 2013

Apollo Missions to the Moon

John Pettit

February 9th, 2013

Planispheres and Star Hopping

Alice Few

February 16th, 2013

Reasons for the Seasons

Ken Slavens

March 9th, 2013

110 Celestial Objects

Jerry Armstrong

March 16th, 2013

Our Solar System

TAS Students

April 6th, 2013

Ancient Astronomy

Alice Few

April 20th, 2013

Space Rocks

TAS Member

May 11th, 2013

Space Exploration - 7 and 9pm shows

John Pettit

May 18th, 2013

Binocular Astronomy

John Finnan

June 1st, 2013

Black Holes

Matt Flood and Louis St. Cyr

June 15th, 2013

Aurora

Matt Flood

July 20th, 2013

The Sun

Chuck Jacobson

August 10th, 2013

Perseid Meteor Shower at Mt. Rainier - see website for details

TAS Students and Members

August 17th, 2013

Astronomy Fair XI

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