DATE: October 16 2020 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
GROUP: General public
LOCATION: Grand Mesa Observatory - Virtual event via Zoom.com
ZOOM INFORMATION:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclde2orjoqGdyM2zRXO4XCZqpWo_xoyAVn
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
* PLEASE NOTE: You are required to sign in as a named person for security purposes as we have a live moderator for all events. If you will be joining from a device, you must notify us ahead of time with information on the name of your device (ie “iPad 2007” or the like) so we know who you are and can allow you into the meeting.
PROGRAM: Grand Mesa Observatory online tour followed by guest speaker and deep sky imaging (weather permitting)
GUEST SPEAKER: Heidi Ragsdale Stem Educator and NASA Ambassador Heidi will be doing a talk on the MAVON mission currently sampling Mars’ atmosphere
“In order to continue bringing the night skies of Colorado to the public during the ongoing times of restrictions on public gatherings, the Western Colorado Astronomy Club will be hosting monthly online tours of Grand Mesa Observatory along with virtual tours of the night sky and information on astronomy objects of interest.”
Interested members of the public who wish to participate in this experience will be able to easily log in on their computers from the comfort and safety of their home.
Following the speaker, and provided the sky is clear, the program will end with a live stream of astrophotography in progress at the observatory. Guests can watch the data developing and follow the process if they wish.
