Happenings this Week

* ELO Public Star Party
* Observatory Training Schedules & Information

Public Star Party at
Eagle Lake Observatory

Come join us as we share our passion for the night sky.

Featured Speaker: John Fisher, MAS Member

Topic: What are Stars Made Of?

What messages are hidden in the light of celestial objects? Join John in the classroom for a hands-on demonstration to learn about the different elements that make up stars and see how astronomers measure temperature. Featuring video contributions of Cecilia Payne. Afterwards, stick around to look at hydrogen and helium spectra.

Keyholders can volunteer by checking for a post requesting star party keyholder signup for this event in the ELO Keyholder forum here.
Note: you must be a keyholder to access this forum.

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Observatory Training Calendar

Eagle Lake Observatory

September 28 — Afternoon – Schedule 1
October 05 ——- Evening  –  Schedule 2

Schedule 1      Keyholder Orientation
Onan Building (2023)
Visual Platform/LX 200
SA Casby
Star Party Preparation and Teardown

Schedule 2     Keyholder Orientation
Onan Building (2023)
Imaging Platform (2023)
20″ Obsession
SA Casby

ELO General Training Information

Training is divided into 8 modules, one of which is required. Select the modules for your training and click Submit Request at the bottom.  You will be contacted at a later date with more information.

Joseph J. Casby Observatory – All dates are tentative until confirmed

Sept 21
Nov 16

Training to start at 12:00 noon. Promptness is appreciated.
Training will begin with the mandatory Belwin Conservancy Orientation

Observatory refresher Training to startsat approximately 12:30

Cherry Grove Observatory

October 5 (before MAS Mini Messier Marathon – 4M)

NOTE: These are Saturday dates with Friday backup – weather permitting

More information will be forthcoming on the Cherry Grove Observatory  Discussion Forum.

LLCC Training

There are no more LLCC trainings this year.

More information will be forthcoming on the LLCC Discussion Forum.

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