Back Bay Amateur Astronomers

Plaza Middle School Science Fair/ Sustainability Awareness

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Event

We will begin with an opening session in the auditorium for a brief PTA meeting at 5:30 p.m.; the science fair/sustainability awareness program will commence at 6:00 p.m.  The work of our sixth graders will be on display in the science fair, a book fair will be held in the library, and community sustainable awareness practices will be highlighted by local vendors.  Dinner will be provided by the PTA.

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern

Location: Plaza Middle School
3080 South Lynnhaven Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23503

Information for Visitors
Instructions for the Public:
Astronomy information table by the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers.  Possible telescope observing outside, weather permitting.

Location Details

Plaza Middle School
3080 South Lynnhaven Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23503
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
People enjoyed the 3-D Sun, using red/blue 3-D glasses. I heard a lot of "wow!" and "awesome!" exclamations. Leigh Anne showed the Sun in the PST until it went down. Later, she showed Jupiter in her 8" Dob, and was a big hit, even after the 8 PM closing time.
Photo From Plaza Middle School Science Fair/ Sustainability Awareness
Leigh Anne Lagoe set up the PST for solar observing as people entered the school. She later showed Jupiter in her 8" Dob. Leigh Anne took this picture.
Photo From Plaza Middle School Science Fair/ Sustainability Awareness
Leigh Anne took this picture of George Reynolds standing by the BBAA display in the PMS gymnasium.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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