Anza-Borrego Institute - Desert Skies Programs
5th Annual Desert Skies Outdoor Lecture Series
Join popular astronomer and syndicated columnist Dennis Mammana as he enlightens and inspires us about the mysteries of the cosmos visible from Anza-Borrego Desert. Each of these exciting programs will be followed by telescope viewing of the desert sky – weather permitting. Please dress warmly and bring a blanket on which to sit. While it isn't necessary, feel free to bring binoculars and a flashlight covered with red cellophane (to preserve night vision).
Meet at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center amphitheater. Suggested donation $5
Along The Milky Way…
Saturday, October 25, 7:00 pm
Few celestial sights are as stunning as an autumn night in the desert. Stroll with us along the Milky Way – from the nearest of stars and nebulae to the most distant stellar clusters of our galaxy – and witness some of the most remarkable sights anywhere.
Celestial Time Machine
Friday, November 21, 7:00 pm
Nothing in the heavens appears as it is now; all is a vision of ages past. Join us for a truly inspiring voyage of discovery – to other times and other places – all with the power of our desert’s own celestial time machine.
Where Stars Are Born…And Die
Friday, December 5, 7:00 pm
From colossal glowing clouds where new stars and planetary systems are being born, to the shattered remains of once mighty suns – all sparkle overhead on winter nights. Join us for a look deep into the winter sky, and learn where stars are born... and die.
2009: A Celestial Sneak Preview
Saturday, January 17, 2009, 7:00 pm
Four centuries ago Galileo first aimed his telescope skyward. Now, as we begin this International Year of Astronomy, don’t miss this sneak preview of what promises to be an exciting year of cosmic wonder!
Goddess of the Night
Friday, February 6, 2009, 7:00 pm
She's been known throughout the ages as Diana, Aphrodite, and Isis, and she’s inspired us in poetry, art, song and science. Tonight we'll explore the many ways we are touched by the magical light of this great celestial goddess: the moon.
Cosmic Illusions
Saturday, March 7, 2009, 7:00 pm
The heavens are not always what they appear; in fact, much of what we see in the sky is merely an illusion. Explore some of these intriguing – and maddening – cosmic illusions, and discover why we frequently see things that just aren't there.
Desert Sky Photography for Beginners
Learn how to capture the dramatic desert night sky on film in this full-day workshop.
Saturday, November 8, 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Instructor: Dennis Mammana
Fee: $45 Non-member; $35 ABFI Member
Program Details
This workshop is also being offered on January 31, 2009.
Click here to register for January class
Desert Stargazing for Beginners
A full-day workshop designed for beginning stargazers interested in exploring the fascinating hobby of astronomy.
Saturday, November 22, 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Instructor: Dennis Mammana
Fee: $45 Non-member; $35 ABFI Member
This session is sold out.
This workshop is also being offered on February 28, 2009.
Click here to register for February class
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