Star Parties: Table Mountain and Goldendale
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Public
Type: General Meetings
Held on: Sep 18, 2013 (Wed) at 07:30 PM to Sep 18, 2013 (Wed) at 09:30 PM
Speaker: Maxine Nagel, SAS
Location: Physics/Astronomy Auditorium (PAA), Room A118, Seattle, Washington
Event Coordinator: Jerry Kuch
Overview
Maxine Nagel of the SAS will talk about this summer's Table Mountain Star Party, one of the Pacific Northwest area's main observing events of the year. Due to wildfire damage at the usual Table Mountain site, this year's event was held at an alternate location. Maxine will show photos from the event and discuss the new site and its characteristics.
Chris Doll and Russ Coad will also talk about the SAS's annual Goldendale Star Party.
Other members and guests who attended the events are encouraged to share their experiences and questions from those interested in attending next year's event are welcome.
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