Venus & Jupiter
The Amateur Astronomers Group will be sponsoring a tour spring sky. Venus and Jupiter create a spectacular conjunction while the Orion and his associated constellations, such as Canis Major, Taurus, and the Pleiades dominate the night sky. Dress warmly, come early and enjoy the beauty of Dog Canyon at sundown.  Free hot beverages will be provided.

Date: Saturday, 3/17/2012

Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, 409 Dog Canyon Rd, Alamogordo, NM (Get Directions)

Event Log

Name of Primary Presenter/Organizer: Charles Wood

Presenter's Profession: Park ranger

Event Type: Star Party(Astronomy night): School/Public/Other group

Number of club members participating as presenters: 4

Toolkit Used:
   Telescopes: Eyes on the Universe

Topics Covered:
   Light Pollution
   Milky Way Galaxy
   Size/Distance Scales
   Solar System
   Telescopes

Total number of visitors: 35

What materials were handed out?
Handed out 7 club brochures.

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Great turnout for a cool winter evening. Everyone loved the free beverages and showed a real interest in every item shown especially Jupiter and Venus.