Field Trips

Apr 16 2026

Lowell Observatory

On April 6th 2026 30 members of the club made the trip up north to Lowell Observatory to visit the new facility and enjoy the night sky with the open deck planetarium. The day started out cloudy and windy but by noon the sky was opening and by the evening we had clear skies for an wonderful walk thru the night sky by one of the Lowell staff. The wind was still blowing but everyone dressed for the weather and enjoyed the event. 18 of us stayed at the Drury Inn and enjoyed the 5:30 drinks and hors d’oeuvres and the next morning a wonderful breakfast. If this trip is planned again we’ll have try and get a group rate at this hotel.

Oct 09 2024

WVAC Field Trip to the Meteor Crater

It was a gorgeous day in the 80’s with some cloud cover. The scheduled tour guide was ill & left but a substitute arrived shortly & saved the day! The rim tour allowed us spectacular unobstructed views & a refreshing cool breeze. We explored the Discovery Center, saw the meteor video & experienced the immersive 4D feature that was reminiscent of Disneyland rides! We had big smiles all around. Lunch & coffee were enjoyed on site as well. Participants: Bob & Carolyn Colbert, John Hiatt, Richard Miller & his grandson Adam, Sandy Dunn, Lana Slinkard & a guest (brother Justin Ratay).

MCFT-15

Oct 04 2024

ASU Center for Meteorite Studies

WVAC Field Trip to the

ASU Center for Meteorite Studies

Thursday September 26, 2024

Meet in the parking lot between 9:15 & 9:30

Fee: $10. Limited to 15 people, 12 members signed up & paid for as of 9/16

Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building 4 (ISTB4)

781 E TERRACE RD

TEMPE, AZ 85287-6004

Parking lot building (3 stories) is EAST of the building

Parking is $4 per hour with a max of $16 per day

Schedule:

Arrive between by 9:15 & 9:30, depart at 11am

WVAC Private group gallery tour with a very special private entry to Meteorite Vault with Head Curator Laurence Garvie.

Be prepared for group photos on the Crater Carpet after our tours

Many places to eat lunch nearby both in campus & off on your own if desired

For those interested in visiting the Nelson Fine Art Center / ASU Art Museum on campus it will be open at 11am. Located at 51 E 10th Street on the corner of 10th & Mill. Small parking lot in front, some free spaces available – take a photo of your license plate & sign in at the museum desk. There is a fee for parking by the Gammage Auditorium. See ASU web site for full list of exhibitions.

See “School Bus Map Below” for ISTB4 location & parking.

Questions? Email lana.slinkard@gmail.com