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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Chicago Astronomer and Chicago Park District Public Observation Session

Saturday 29 August 2015




www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/Night-Out-Stargazing-at-Palmisano/

The Chicago Astronomer will conduct a public observation session in a joint session with the Chicago Park District on Saturday, the 29th of August 2015.   We will share the August Full Moon, Saturn and other summer targets with our park guests and fans.

From the Palmisano Park Council:

"We are honored to have the Chicago Astronomer come out to our park to share the night sky with us for the 3rd time. If you were are last year's Air and Water Show, Chicago The Astronomer was there with the largest free portable telescope in Chicago. This is not to be missed! We will be announcing some other festivities along with this wonderful treat soon. Telescopes will be set-up at the 29th St. entrance closest to Poplar.


All are welcome. This event is FREE. *Sponsored by the Chicago Park District."

We will be located at 29th and Poplar st by 7:30 pm till 10:30 pm...with telescopes and Astronomers, see map:

We have been here at Palmisano twice before and always drawing a very large crowd of eager sky lovers and loyal fans.  Join the Chicago Astronomer crew on a summer evening and the enjoy the cosmos with us.

[veener]

If you are completely new with a telescope is this something to bring it to?  Just got my first Telescope a 6SE.  Have not used it much yet.  Still waiting to see if my plans on Saturday fall through or not.  If they do would come down for this.   

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

We are a go, but it looks like it may be some clouds this weekend...

www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/Night-Out-Stargazing-at-Palmisano/

Stay tuned for updates here....

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Veener...

You could bring the scope down, but with the crowds that show up, I am pressed to offer you the attention in operating your telescope. Bring it and see what happens. We could always work on it on a Chicago Astronomer star party in the near future...

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

UPDATE:

Ok kids...

Weather is a problem now, but I am waiting till 6:00 pm this Saturday evening for a Go/No-go condition for Our Chicago Astronomer Star Party at Palmisano Park.

Interest is very high in this event and if we cancel the session due to weather, then I will reschedule this gathering of Astronoemrs and Telescopes for another evening soon.

Stay tuned....

[NatureDevil]

With my new gig as an Uber driver, I am all over the city and at all hours of the night. If the weather works in our favor, I may stop by the park for a quick ten minutes. We shall see. Regardless, I should be able to catch you at more of these events from now on so long as I get enough notice.

Hope to see you tonight.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Regarding Brian: Curt is on it...!!!

Not looking good for tonight's session and we may have to reschedule.

Stand by for confirmation shortly....

[NatureDevil]

Wow, has it really been over ten years since my last comment? Now that I think about it, I bought my home ten years ago this October, and when I was in my parents basement (and had MUCH less responsibilities) I was much more active online.

Thanks for the welcome back, Curt. I plan to at least lurk here more often and keep track of events to jump in on. Should be a fun autumn!

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

The Reschedule of the Chicago Astronomer Star Party at
Palmisano Park

 23 October 2015

We have rescheduled our rained out 29th of August Star Party at Palmisano Park for

Friday, the 23rd of October 2015.  

We will arrive and attend to our park visitors by 7:30 pm and enjoy talking astronomy till 9:00 pm in this pre Halloween session.


(See above for the location details)


There is a threat of rain and if so...we may have to cancel this event again, perhaps for an early winter session...although, it will go on even if cloudy.  We can present telescope view of terrestrial objects and chat all things cosmological if the skies do no cooperate.


If in the area, stop by for some astronomical fun in Bridgeport. 

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

CANCELLED....

...And we are rained out again.

Weather radar shows a large storm front approaching and thick cloud cover and this session is scrubbed.

We have rescheduled this event for a day time solar event on Sunday, the 1st of November 2015 - All Souls Day.

We will set-up telescopes from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Palmisano for some nice solar views of our closest star.

Updates as the date approaches.