EDUCATION/EXPLORATION/RECREATION

A pilot screening of the new documentary Luminous. Sam Smart, Award-winning filmmaker.

 

Sam Smart, Award-winning filmmaker (Wagonmasters)

Presentation: A pilot screening of the new documentary Luminous, directed by award-winning filmmaker, chronicles the journey behind Calvin University astronomy professor Larry Molnar’s 2017 prediction of a Luminous red nova in the constellation of Cygnus. Professor Larry Molnar, working with a handful of undergraduate students remotely operating a 0.5 meter telescope in the desert of New Mexico, believes he can find the unfindable–a star that is about to explode. In Luminous, Sam Smartt follows Larry and his students for five years as they make and test their unprecedented prediction.

Peoria Library Public Star Party

Peoria Library Public Star Party

Our first star party was such a success that WVAC has been asked to participate in two star parties for the Peoria Libraries.   The general public must preregister at the libraries.  All WVAC member are welcome to attend, we will be looking for volunteers to share their knowledge of the night sky and/or their telescopes. If you would like to volunteer please contact John Hiatt.

Viewing will begin at 7:00pm

Sunrise Mountain Library at 98th Avenue and Lake Pleasant Parkway,  September 13th

Peoria Main Library at 85th Ave. and Monroe,  September 27th

The Dumbbell Galaxy
Star Party - Moon Telescopes
iphone shot - Scope of Telescopes
iphone shot - Bob's Galaxy
9-27 Red Light - Best Light
09-27 Telescope Time
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