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Calendar of Events
The following is a list of upcoming society activities and astronomical
events. If you have any questions regarding the meetings or events, please
feel free to contact us.
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January 2010 |
| 12/28-1/7 |
Quadrantids
meteor
shower - Meteor
Showers Online |
| 1 |
New Year |
| 15 |
New Moon |
| 18 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. |
| 30 |
Full Moon |
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December 2009 |
| 13 |
MAS Winter Solstice Party @ Chuck Bueter's |
| 19 |
New Moon |
| 21 |
Winter Solstice |
| 12/28-1/7 |
Quadrantids
meteor
shower - Meteor
Showers Online |
| 31 |
Full Moon (Blue Moon) |
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November 2009 |
| 2 |
Full Moon |
| 6 |
St. Patrick's Park -- "Exploring the Spring Stars"
6:00 - 8:00 pm; |
| 12-13 |
Nasa Milky Way @
Kennedy
Planetarium |
| 14 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 16 |
New Moon |
| 16 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions.
|
| 18 |
Nasa Milky Way @ Notre Dame - DVT |
| 20 |
Nasa Milky Way @
Kennedy
Planetarium |
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October 2009 |
| 4 |
Full Moon |
| 6 |
Astro Fest 2009 @ LaSalle Intermediate Center
6:30 - 8:00 PM - South Bend |
| 8 |
Edison
Lecture Series "Einstein's Blunder Undone" - 7:00 PM -
Notre Dame - Hesburgh Library |
| 9 |
ETHOS (Elkhart) Science Spooktacular
@ ETHOS
location 5:30 - 8:30 PM - $3 person, $15
family |
| 17 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 18 |
New Moon |
| 19 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions.
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| 22 |
Star Observation Night @ North Side Middle School
8:00-10:00PM - Elkhart |
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September 2009 |
| 4 |
Full Moon |
| 19 |
New Moon |
| 19 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 21 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Notre Dame's DVT in the Jordan Hall
building at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions.
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| 25 |
Family Star Party @ Eggleston
school 8:00-9:30PM - South Bend |
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August 2009 |
| 4 |
Sidewalk
Astronmy @ Walmart
(Ireland Rd) parking lot starting at 8:30PM (EDT) till ??? |
| 6 |
Full Moon |
| 12-13 |
Persids meteor
shower - Meteor
Showers Online |
| 17 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions.
|
| 20 |
New Moon |
| 22 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 28 |
Telescope Renaissance @ Toscana Park |
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July 2009 |
| 7 |
Full Moon |
| 18 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 20 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions.
|
| 22 |
New Moon |
| 28 |
Sidewalk
Astronmy @ Walmart
(Ireland Rd) parking lot starting at 8:30PM (EDT) till ??? ****Canceled
due to Rain**** - Rescheduled to August 4th |
| 28-29 |
Southern
Delta Aquarids meteor
shower - Meteor
Showers Online |
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June 2009 |
| 7 |
Full Moon |
| 10-21 |
June
Lyrids meteor
shower - Meteor
Showers Online |
| 15 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions.
|
| 20 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 22 |
New Moon |
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May 2009 |
| 9 |
Full Moon |
| 5-6 |
Eta
Aquarids meteor
shower - Meteor
Showers Online |
| 18 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the
Friends of the Library room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. (Note: different room this
month)
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| 22-24 |
NIAGfest
Star Party |
| 23 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 24 |
New Moon |
| 29-31 |
Michiana
Astro Star Party @ Potawatomi Wildlife Park. Click
here for
location and directions. |
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April 2009 |
| 3 |
Dr. Sakimoto and Katherine Brading presenting "Galileo's Observations" at the Notre Dame DVT, time TBA
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| 9 |
Full Moon |
| 16-25 |
Lyrids
(LYR) meteor
shower - Meteor
Showers Online |
| 20 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. --- Craig Lent presenting "Astrophotography"
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| 24 |
St. Patrick's Park -- "Exploring the Spring Stars" 8:00 - 10:00 pm; $3.00 |
| 25 |
New Moon |
| 25 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
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March 2009 |
| 11 |
Full Moon |
| 15 |
Let There Be Night public show at 1:00 p.m. at the PHM Planetarium.
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| 16 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions.
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| 26 |
New Moon |
| 27 |
Family Star Night @ Eggleston
School 8:00-9:30PM - A special evening of planet and star
observation along with star lore for kids and families. Open to
everyone. |
| 28 |
Earth
Hour - Switch off your lights 8:30-9:30PM |
| 28 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
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February 2009 |
| 2-25 |
Alpha
Centaurids (ACE) meteor
shower - Meteor
Showers Online |
| 1-24 |
Delta
Leonids (DLE) meteor
shower - Meteor
Showers Online |
| 9 |
Full Moon |
| 16 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions.
|
| 21 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 24 |
Comet
Lulin's closest approach |
| 25 |
New Moon |
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January 2009 |
| 1-5 |
Quadrantids meteor
shower |
| 1-24 |
Delta Cancrids meteor
shower |
| 11 |
Full Moon |
| 19 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions.
|
| 27 |
New Moon |
| 24 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
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December 2008 |
| 12-14 |
Geminids meteor
shower |
| 12 |
Full Moon |
| 12 |
Christmas party
- No General Meeting this month.
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| 17-26 |
Ursids meteor
shower |
| 27 |
New Moon |
| 27 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
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November 2008 |
| 4 |
Taurids meteor
shower |
| 13 |
Full Moon |
| 17 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Spencer
Gallery at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. Note: The
November meeting will be held in the Spencer Gallery, which is
right across the hall from our normal meeting room. Special guest
speaker Michael J. Crowe.
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| 17 |
Leonids meteor
shower |
| 27 |
New Moon |
| 29 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
|
October 2008 |
| 14 |
Full Moon |
| 20 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. |
| 17-18 |
2008
Science Spooktacular - map |
| 25 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 28 |
New Moon |
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September 2008 |
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Astrofest
2008 (Sept 5th - Sept 7th) |
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Prairie
Skies Star Party (Sept 25th - Sept 28th) |
| 15 |
Full Moon |
| 15 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. |
| 26 |
Star Night @ Eggleston
School 8:00-9:30PM - A special evening of planet and star
observation along with star lore for kids and families. Open to
everyone. |
| 27 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 29 |
New Moon |
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August 2008 |
| |
EPOCH
Star Party (July 30th - Aug 3rd) |
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Indiana
Family Star Party (July 31st - Aug 3rd) |
| 1 |
New Moon |
| 1 |
Solar
Eclipse |
| 8-14 |
Perseids meteor
shower (July 17th - Aug 24th) |
| 16 |
Full Moon |
| 18 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. |
| 30 |
New Moon |
| 30 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
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July 2008 |
| 3 |
New Moon |
| 5 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 18 |
Full Moon |
| 21 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. |
| 28-29 |
Southern Delta Aquarids meteor
shower |
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June 2008 |
| 3 |
New Moon |
| 4 |
Eta Aquarids meteor
shower |
| 7 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 16 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. |
| 18 |
Full Moon |
| 27 |
June Botids meteor
shower |
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May 2008 |
| 2-4 |
MAS-Astro Star Party at Potawatomi Wildlife Park.
All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. Click here for
information. |
| 4 |
Eta Aquarids meteor
shower |
| 5 |
New Moon |
| 19 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. |
| 20 |
Full Moon |
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April 2008 |
| 5 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 7 |
New Moon |
| 15-28 |
Lyrids meteor
shower |
| 20 |
Full Moon |
| 21 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. |
| 23 |
Pi Puppids meteor
shower |
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March 2008 |
| 7 |
New Moon |
| 8 |
New Moon Group
- Members of the MAS and WAS meet at the Potawatomi Wildlife Park to
stargaze under the dark skies of the new Moon. Observing starts at dusk,
weather permitting. All members and the public are welcome. Click
here for
location and directions. |
| 17 |
General Meeting
- This meeting will be held at the Mishawaka Public Library in the Lions
room at 7:00. Visitors click
here for location and directions. |
| 21 |
Full Moon |
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