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Club Calendar

Events in November 2024

  • NOVEMBER - Night Under the Stars (Alamo Lake State Park)

    NOVEMBER - Night Under the Stars (Alamo Lake State Park)

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    November 2, 2024

    On November 2nd the annual "Night Under the Stars" astronomy star party will take place in the Group Area at Alamo Lake State Park.   Solar Viewing will take place at 12:00 - 5:00pm followed by a presentation by JD Maddy.    After the presentation the public is welcome to enjoy the night sky with all of the astronomers who volunteer for this event.    The West Valley Astronomy Club has been an active member of this event for over 6 years and is sometimes accompanied by other astronomy clubs from Arizona.   JD Maddy has worked for years with the Arizona Park Department to provide the public with a chance to enjoy the night sky.

    For updates for this events please check the Alamo Lake State Parks Events Calendar

    Please check with the Arizona State Park (Alamo Lake) for camping reservations.

    Always remember to Keep Looking Up.

    Alamo State Park
    United States
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  • Sun Like Stars

    Sun Like Stars

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    November 5, 2024

    Speaker:  Bob Colvert

    Topic:  Sun Like Stars

    Abstract:  How many of the stars we see, without a telescope,  in the night sky and constellations are sun like stars.  You will be surprised.

    New Room:  Agave (down the hall from old location)

    Normal Format:

    5:30 Astro Imaging Meeting

    7:00 General Meeting

     

    Beardsley Recreation Center, #4 Agave Room
    12755 W Beardsley Rd
    Sun City West, AZ 85375
    USA
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  • NOVEMBER - Moon and Star Party - Surprise Regional Library

    NOVEMBER - Moon and Star Party - Surprise Regional Library

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    November 9, 2024

    Save the date!
    Moon and Star Party at the Surprise Regional Library

    SURRISE WEBSITE CALENDAR OF EVENTS:  STARPARTY
    The public is invited to this FREE event!

    Saturday, Nov 9th
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Surprise Regional Library
    16089 N. Bullard Ave.
    Surprise AZ

    SURPRISE REGIONAL LIBRARY
    16089 N Bullard Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374
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  • NOVEMBER - Sci Tech Festival 2024 - Surprise

    NOVEMBER - Sci Tech Festival 2024 - Surprise

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    November 16, 2024

    Solar Viewing Demonstration
    Library Telescope Program Demonstration
    Telescopes provided by West Valley Astronomy Club

    Saturday, November 16
    10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Mark Coronado Park Parking Lot
    15860 N. Bullard Ave.

    City of Surprise event website:  Sci Tech Festival 2024

    SURPRISE MARK CORONADO PARK
    Mark Coronado Park, 15960 N Bullard Ave, Surprise, AZ 85374
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