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                        "Fostering learning, understanding and sharing the wonder of Astronomy in Tacoma since 1931"

 

TAS 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 2007 - 2008 Public Night Schedule

 

         
Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom Campus Map and Directions
Parking Map for Sunrise Building (use the North Lot)
         

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

August 25th, 2007

Spectroscopy

Alice Few

September 8th, 2007

Scale of the Solar System

Ken Board

September 29th, 2007

Star Hopping and Planispheres Alice Few & TAS Students

October 13th, 2007

Asteroids! Guest

October 27th, 2007

Trick or Treat Ken Board

November 3rd, 2007

Telescopes, Binoculars, & Great Gifts for Astronomers Dave Armstrong

November 17th, 2006

The Moon

Ken Slavens

December 8th, 2007

Winter Sky Splendors

Alice Few

December 22nd, 2007

The Christmas Star Ray Stinson

January 5th, 2008

Telescopes 101 (for beginners and new scope owners) Dave Armstrong & Alice Few

January 26th, 2008

Constellation Basics Ken Slavens & TAS Students
February 9th, 2008 110 Celestial Objects Matt Flood
March 8th, 2008 Reasons for the Seasons Ken Slavens
March 29th, 2008 Essential Astronomy Alice Few
April 5th, 2008 Scale of the Universe - The Powers of 10 Guest
April 26th, 2008 Extra Solar Planets Alice Few
May 3rd, 2008 Space Exploration Ken Slavens & TAS Students
May 31st, 2008 The Solar System Ray Stinson
June 7th, 2008 Ancient Observatories Alice Few & Joan Koch
June 28th, 2008 Stories in the Sky Ken Slavens
July 5th, 2008 Why We Can't See What Hubble Sees Charles Jacobson
July 26th, 2008 Auroras Ray Stinson
August 9th, 2008 Basic Spectroscopy Guest
 

August 23rd 2008  Astronomy Fair VI  Midday to Midnight (check website for location)

       

Services and TAS Volunteers
Membership and society information is available from the program presenter or club host. Planispheres and beverages are available for sale. The Program Presenter, Public Night Staff and Telescope Operators are all Tacoma Astronomical Society Volunteers. TAS Volunteers are available to throughout the evening to answer questions and discuss all aspects of astronomy with our guests.

       

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