Downeast Amateur Astronomers

Friday/Saturday August 10/11, 2012

Cobscook Bay State Park, Edmunds, Maine

Hosted by the Downeast Amateur Astronomers

www.downeastaa.com

Washington County’s own Astronomy Club

Friday August 10^th  (can arrive anytime after 1 p.m.) Set up camping gear, telescope

Friday evening observing if clear

Saturday August 11^th Solar Observing throughout the day (weather permitting) with Marc Fisher, Maine’s own solar astronomer

Lawn Washer game throughout the afternoon for all

1:00 p.m. Astronomy Jeopardy (winner will get prize donated by Downeast Amateur Astronomers)

3:00 p.m. “All Sky Camera Project” with John Stetson

Saturday evening observing!  (Weather permitting)

For more info, contact Charlie Sawyer at 214-5706 or e-mail at csawyer7@roadrunner.com

Water fountain nearby 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

The MAINE STATE STAR PARTY 2010 at Cobscook Bay State Park