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.
Tacoma Astronomical Society
2012 - 2013 Public Night Schedule
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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 15th, 2012 |
Cosmic Collisions - Video |
TAS Members |
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September 22nd, 2012 |
International Observe the Moon Night |
TAS Students |
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October 13th, 2012 |
Mars |
Chuck Jacobson |
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October 27th, 2012 |
Astronomy Trick or Treat |
Alice Few |
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November 3rd, 2012 |
Spectroscopy |
Bill Briggs |
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November 17th, 2012 |
Telescopes, Binoculars, & Astronomy Gifts |
TAS Members |
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December 8th, 2012 |
The Christmas Star - Video |
TAS Members |
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January 12th, 2013 |
Telescopes 101 (For beginners and new scope owners.) |
Dave Armstrong & TAS Members |
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January 19th, 2013 |
Apollo Missions to the Moon |
John Pettit |
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February 9th, 2013 |
Planispheres and Star Hopping |
Alice Few |
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February 16th, 2013 |
Reasons for the Seasons |
Ken Slavens |
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March 9th, 2013 |
110 Celestial Objects |
Jerry Armstrong |
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March 16th, 2013 |
Our Solar System |
TAS Students |
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April 6th, 2013 |
Ancient Astronomy |
Alice Few |
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April 20th, 2013 |
Space Rocks |
TAS Member |
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May 11th, 2013 |
Space Exploration - 7 and 9pm shows |
John Pettit |
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May 18th, 2013 |
Binocular Astronomy |
John Finnan |
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June 1st, 2013 |
Black Holes |
Matt Flood and Louis St. Cyr |
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June 15th, 2013 |
Aurora |
Matt Flood |
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July 20th, 2013 |
The Sun |
Chuck Jacobson |
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August 10th, 2013 |
Perseid Meteor Shower at Mt. Rainier - see website for details |
TAS Students and Members |
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August 17th, 2013 |
Astronomy Fair XI |
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