Events in September 2024
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Lagrange Points Lagrange Points
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September 3, 2024Speaker: Steve Bradshaw (EVAC President)
Topic: Lagrange Points
Abstract: The presentation covers what the Lagrange points are, the problem they solve for us, how they operate (graphically in pictures, and using some really basic and illustrated math too), and provide examples of current and past usage of Lagrange points.
Bio: Steve is the current president of EVAC and volunteers for outreach events. Steve is a retired IT instructor and course developer. This is Steve’s second presentation to our club.
Normal Format:
5:30 Astro Imaging Meeting
7:00 General Meeting
Meeting Room: Agave (down the hall from the old meeting room)
Beardsley Recreation Center, #4 Agave Room -
WVAC ASU Tour of the Meteorites Lab WVAC ASU Tour of the Meteorites Lab
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September 26, 2024WVAC Field Trip to theASU Center for Meteorite StudiesThursday September 26, 2024Meet in the parking lot between 9:15 & 9:30Fee: $10. Limited to 15 people, 12 members signed up & paid for as of 9/16Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building 4 (ISTB4)781 E TERRACE RDTEMPE, AZ 85287-6004Parking lot building (3 stories) is EAST of the buildingParking is $4 per hour with a max of $16 per daySchedule:Arrive between by 9:15 & 9:30, depart at 11amWVAC 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 toursMany places to eat lunch nearby both in campus & off on your own if desiredFor 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.comInterdisciplinary Science & Technology Building 4 (ISTB4)