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.
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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 3rd, 2011 |
Our Solar Neighborhood |
Alice Few |
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September 24th, 2011 |
Star Hopping and Planispheres |
TAS Students |
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October 8th, 2011 |
International Observe the Moon Night |
Ken Slavens |
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October 29th, 2011 |
Astronomy Trick or Treat |
Alice Few |
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November 5th, 2011 |
Spectroscopy |
Bill Briggs |
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November 19th, 2011 |
Telescopes, Binoculars, & Astronomy Gifts |
TAS Members |
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December 3rd, 2011 |
Aurora |
Ray Stinson |
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December 17th, 2011 |
The Christmas Star (Video) |
TAS Members |
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January 14th, 2012 |
Telescopes 101 (For beginners and new scope owners.) |
Dave Armstrong & TAS Members |
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January 28th, 2012 |
Black Holes |
Ray Stinson |
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February 11th, 2012 |
Apollo Missions to the Moon |
John Pettit |
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February 25th, 2012 |
Reasons for the Seasons |
TAS Students |
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March 3rd, 2012 |
110 Celestial Objects |
Jerry Armstrong |
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March 17th, 2012 |
Our Solar System |
TAS Students |
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April 14th, 2012 |
Ancient Astronomy |
Alice Few |
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April 28th, 2011 |
Mars |
Chuck Jacobson |
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May 12th, 2012 |
Binocular Astronomy |
John Finnan |
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May 19th, 2012 |
Space Exploration - 7 and 9pm shows |
John Pettit |
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June 2nd, 2012 |
Transit of Venus |
Chuck Jacobson |
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June 23rd, 2012 |
Space Rocks |
Alice Few and TAS Students |
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July 14th, 2012 |
The Sun |
Chuck Jacobson |
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August 11th, 2012 |
Comets |
Ken Slavens |