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.
The schedule of public nights is listed below and is also available as a downloadable file.
Tacoma Astronomical Society
2009 - 2010 Public Night Schedule
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Pierce College, Fort
Steilacoom Campus Map and Directions
Parking Map for Sunrise Building (use the North Lot) |
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Winter Hours: 7:30pm to 11:00pm, |
Summer Hours: 9:00pm to Midnight |
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Date |
Program |
Presenter |
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September 12th, 2009 |
400 Years of the Telescope |
TAS Member Host |
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September 26th, 2009 |
Stories in the Sky |
Alice Few |
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October 10th, 2009 |
Star Hopping and Planispheres |
TAS Students |
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October 24th, 2009 |
Astronomy Trick or Treat |
Ken Board |
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November 7th, 2009 |
Spectroscopy |
Alice Few |
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November 21st, 2009 |
Telescopes, Binoculars, & Astronomy Gifts |
TAS Members |
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December 5th, 2009 |
The Sun |
Guest |
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December 19th, 2009 |
The Christmas Star |
Matt Flood |
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January 9th, 2010 |
Telescopes 101 (For beginners and new scope owners.) |
Dave Armstrong & TAS Members |
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January 23rd, 2010 |
The Moon |
Ken Slavens |
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February 6th, 2010 |
Comets |
Ray Stinson |
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February 20st, 2010 |
Reasons for the Seasons |
Ken Slavens |
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March 6th, 2010 |
110 Celestial Objects |
Matt Flood |
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March 20th, 2010 |
The Solar System |
TAS Students |
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April 10th, 2010 |
Ancient Astronomy |
Alice Few |
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April 24th, 2009 |
Scale of the Solar System |
Bob Harris |
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May 8th, 2010 |
Binocular Astronomy |
John Finnan |
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May 22nd, 2010 |
Space Exploration |
John Pettit |
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June 5th, 2010 |
Summer Star Gazing |
TAS Students |
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June 19th, 2010 |
Asteroids |
Ray Stinson |
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July 24th, 2010 |
Aurora |
Matt Flood |
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August 14th, 2010 |
New Missions in Space |
John Pettit |
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August 28th, 2010 |
Astronomy Fair VII |
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