FUTURE EVENTS
SHANGRI LA STAR PARTY February 25, 2011
Public is invited to attend this star party. Members of the club will bring their scopes and display a variety of astronomical objects. This event will start at 7pm. If you have any questions, please check us out on our facebook, twitter, or contact Shangri La directly.
PAST EVENTS
SHANGRI LA STAR PARTY NOVEMBER 3, 2011
Public is invited to attend this star party. Members of the club will bring their scopes and display a variety of astronomical objects. This event will start at 7pm. If you have any questions, please check us out on our facebook, twitter, or contact Shangri La directly.
ASTRONOMY DAY OCTOBER 8, 2011 AT THE GEORGE OBSERVATORY
Astronomy Day 2011 at the George Observatory will be held Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s George Observatory, located in Brazos Bend State Park, one hour Southwest of Houston. The George Observatory/HMNS is home to one of the largest telescopes in North America that is open to the public on a regular basis (every Saturday night).
The annual Astronomy Day event offers numerous activities for adults and kids of all ages, including: Indoor and Outdoor Presentations starting at 4:00 PM, Challenger Center Flight Simulations, Observe Sunspots and Solar Prominences, Dozens of Amateur Telescopes to View the Skies, Face Painting, How to Get Started in Astronomy, How to Purchase and Use Telescopes, Astronomy Button Making Activity for Kids, Face Painting, Free Material and Astronomy Handouts, Meet the Local Astronomy Clubs, Indoor Displays (Interactive computers, Rare Meteorites, Cool Science Displays) And much more...
There is plenty to see and do at the George Observatory in the daytime, but the observatory really comes to life at night! Observe the Moon and deep sky objects, enjoy professional research telescope viewing through 36", 18", 14" and 11" telescopes. Children and adults alike will marvel at the craters on the Moon, and deep sky objects such as planetary nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and even view the cloud bands on the planet Jupiter. Free tickets for the Research Dome will be given out starting at 3:00 p.m. One ticket will be given per person, until all tickets are gone. Visitor capacity is limited in the Research Dome, so come early to claim your free tickets for viewing through the 36" Research Telescope. Only the Research Dome requires a ticket, all other telescopes will be available for viewing without tickets.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase from our friends at Chick-Fil-A. The George Observatory Gift Shop will be open for the entire event, find exclusive science-related souvenirs for friends and family.
Astronomy Day 2011 at The George Observatory/HMNS is made possible by the combined efforts of numerous astronomy clubs and organizations in the Houston area, including the Fort Bend Astronomy Club, Houston Astronomical Society, Astronomical Society of South East Texas, Johnson
Space Center Astronomical Society, North Houston Astronomy Club, George Observatory/Houston Museum of Natural Science, Community of Humble/Administaff Observatory Society, Houston Community College, NASA Johnson Space Center, Lunar Planetary Institute, NASA’s Night Sky Network, and many others.
The Astronomy Day event is free to the public; admission to Brazos Bend State Park (where the George Observatory is located) is $7.00 per person and free admission for kids under 12.
For more information on Astronomy Day 2010 at The George Observatory/HMNS, please visit: http://www.astronomyday.net/
For more info on Brazos Bend State Park, Driving Directions, Camping,
Facilities, etc., please call (979) 553-5101 or visit: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/brazos_bend/
We look forward to seeing you at The George Observatory for Astronomy Day 2011!
ASTRONOMY CLASS STARTING OCTOBER 4, 2011
We are offered a continuing education basic backyard astronomy class starting October 4th with BISD. The class was held for 5 weeks each tuesday from 7pm - 9pm. The night sky has inspired mankind since the beginning of time. In this class, the basics of backyard observation will be taught. Identifying major stars and constellations, how to buy and use a telescope, an introduction to our solar system and the wonders of the Universe will be included in this course. You will be able to put your knowledge to use by attending an evening observation with the Astronomical Society of South East Texas. Price was $10 per family to sign up.
April 20, 2010 ASSET held an Astronomy Party at the Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange, Texas! Enjoy the slideshow
ASSET was invited to host a Star Party at Mauriceville Elementary School on 3/10. Enjoy the slideshow
ASSET held a Star Party at the Shangri La Botanical Gardens on 3/09. The event was free to the public and over 300 people attended! Enjoy the video!
ASSET was at the Sally Ride Science Festival at Lamar University held in 2/09. Check out the pics.