Friday/Saturday August 22/23, 2014
Cobscook Bay State Park, Edmunds, Maine
Hosted by the Downeast Amateur Astronomers
Washington County’s own Astronomy Club
Friday August 22
(can arrive anytime after 1 p.m.)
Set up camping gear, telescope
(can arrive anytime after 1 p.m.)
Set up camping gear, telescope
Friday evening observing if clear
Saturday August 23
Solar observing throughout the day (weather permitting) with Marc Fisher, Maine’s own solar astronomer will have his complete solar set up
Solar observing throughout the day (weather permitting) with Marc Fisher, Maine’s own solar astronomer will have his complete solar set up
2:00 p.m. (Guest Speaker)
Marc Fisher, Maine’s own solar astronomer will talk on his observations, equipment and give an overview of our own star and best way to observe it
3:00 p.m. Astronomy Jeopardy
(REVISED) (winner will get prize donated by Downeast Amateur Astronomers)
(REVISED) (winner will get prize donated by Downeast Amateur Astronomers)
6:00 p.m. (Guest Speaker)
Neil F. Comins, Ph.D. Professor, Physics and Astronomy University of Maine Orono will speak on
his book “"What if the Moon Didn't Exist?" Neil will explain what our Earth might have been like as well as any effects on the solar system it may have had.
Saturday evening observing! (Weather permitting)
For more info, contact Charlie Sawyer at 214-5706 or e-mail at csawyer7@roadrunner.com
Water fountain near by as well as Park toilets. Showers also available in park. Each individual/party bring your own food. There is a small grocery store about 4 miles west on Rt. 1
Bring your scope
And bring your tent
We all know
It’s time well spent
Date: Friday, 8/22/2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Eastern
Location: Cobscook Bay State Park, 40 S Edmunds Rd, Dennysville, ME 04628
