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Black Canyon Astronomical Society 211 Leon Street, Delta, CO 81416 Information and FAX Telephone: 970 874 6926 Don’t purchase a telescope without attending one of our star parties! |
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| DATE | HOST | ACTIVITY INFORMATION | |
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July 2, 3, 9, 16, 17 23, 24, 30 & 31 2010 |
GVO GVAS |
EVENT | Program & Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison, Colorado | ||
| TIME | See GVO website http://www.gunnisonobservatory.org | ||
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July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30 2010 Weekly Wed & Fri |
NPS BCAS |
EVENT | FREE Program & Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Black Canyon National Park South Rim Amphitheater / Campground | ||
| TIME | Contact NPS at 970 249 1914 for starting times | ||
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July 27, 2010 Tuesday |
BCAS | EVENT | Monthly meeting - public welcome |
| LOCATION | Call for location | ||
| TIME | 7:00 PM MDT | ||
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August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27 2010 Weekly Wed & Fri |
NPS BCAS |
EVENT | FREE Program & Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Black Canyon National Park South Rim Amphitheater / Campground | ||
| TIME | Contact NPS at 970 249 1914 for starting times | ||
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August 6, 2010 Friday |
BCAS | EVENT | FREE Program & Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Heddles Recreation Center, Delta, CO (north trailhead parking area) | ||
| TIME | 8:00 PM MDT (bring seating) | ||
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August 6, 13, 14, 20 21 & 27 2010 |
GVO GVAS |
EVENT | Program & Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Gunnison Valley Observatory, Gunnison, Colorado | ||
| TIME | See GVO website http://www.gunnisonobservatory.org | ||
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August 6, 2010 Friday |
TRAC | EVENT | Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | West of Carbondale, CO (Contact TRAC - see Area Clubs) | ||
| TIME | Sunset - 10:30 PM MDT | ||
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August 7, 2010 Saturday |
WCAC | EVENT | Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Colorado National Monument, Saddlehorn Parking Area | ||
| TIME | See WCAC website http://www.wcacastronomy.org | ||
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August 14, 2010 Saturday |
BCAS | EVENT | FREE Program & Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Ridgway State Park Visitor Center (Dutch Charlie turnoff) | ||
| TIME | 8:00 PM MDT | ||
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August 14, 2010 Saturday |
PAC | EVENT | Program & Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Vega State Park (meet at visitor center) | ||
| TIME | Sunset - 11:00 PM MDT | ||
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August 14, 2010 Saturday |
WCAC | EVENT | Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Rifle Gap State Park | ||
| TIME | See WCAC website http://www.wcacastronomy.org | ||
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August 21, 2010 Saturday |
BCAS | EVENT | Safe Solar Viewing |
| LOCATION | Riverbottom Park, Montrose, Colorado | ||
| TIME | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT "Youth Appreciation Day" | ||
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August 21, 2010 Saturday |
WCAC | EVENT | Telescopic Viewing |
| LOCATION | Highline State Park | ||
| TIME | See WCAC website http://www.wcacastronomy.org |
The BCAS meets on the last Tuesday of every month except November and December. The public is welcome to attend.
The BCAS and associated WCAN clubs
(see Area Clubs page)
conduct public events at national, state and municipal park sites.
Keep checking this page for public star party and sunwatch
announcements. The BCAS is a non-profit organization;
our events are FREE.
We assist new telescope owners with setup and operation, preferably by appointment.
Preserve and read the dreaded instructions!
If lost, check manufacturer website for downloadable
replacement manuals.
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