Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association

January Outreach Life Cycles of Stars and Supernovas

Russ — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:31:11 +0000

Join members of the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association on Friday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ottawa County Parks Nature Education Center for a one hour indoor program on Life Cycles of Stars and Supernovas. Stars, just like people, go through a life cycle. They are born in “stellar nurseries,” mature, and die. Some …

Nov Outreach

Russ — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:53:05 +0000

Join the SAAA & Ottawa County Parks in another in its series of astronomy programs and sky viewings in November. The next program and viewing are scheduled for Saturday, November 19. The evening will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Nature Education Center with a one-hour indoor program on Buying a Telescope and How They …

SAAA @ GVSU Holland

Russ — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:08:20 +0000

Come join the SAAA at the Holland campus Nov 4th Take a tour of the autumn sky with Doug Furton of GVSU’s Physics Department on Friday Nov. 4, 2011, at GVSU’s Meijer Campus in Holland. There will be an indoor program — rain or shine — from 7-8 pm, followed by an outdoor observing session, …

October Outreach

Russ — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:12:19 +0000

Join members of the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association on Saturday, October 15 for a one hour indoor program called Legends and Lore of the Fall Constellations at 7:30 p.m. at the Nature Education Center. This program will focus on the stories behind the constellations of our autumn sky and delve into information on the Roman …

Sept Outreach

Russ — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:47:28 +0000

Our next big event is this Saturday 17 Sept 2011 Where: Hemlock Crossing Class Time 7:30PM Viewing time: 8:30 PM Who: Everyone Join members of the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association on Saturday, September 17 for a one hour indoor program called an Introduction to Astronomy: Planets and the Solar System at 7:30 p.m. at the …

Planet Walk

Russ — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:08:07 +0000

Our planet walk this last Saturday was a big success despite the bad weather. The walk was .6 miles and we had the first six plants. Uranus Neptune Pluto just could not fit in the area we had. I have to say thanks to Frank, did a marvelous job on the planet displays for the …

Astro-Saturday

Russ — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:25:08 +0000

Astro-Saturday Is being held this Saturday, August 20 at Hemlock Crossing. Bring the family for this day-long event on astronomy hosted by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association. Come anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. • Safely view the sun using a solar scope • Take a tour of a scale model solar system set …

Holland State Park

Russ — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:56:58 +0000

The Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association will be hosting a star party at the Holland State Park this month. Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th is a backup date in case of bad weather. Sunset is at 9:00 p.m. Begin at 9:30 p.m. There will be a first quarter Moon so we will have something …

July Outreach

Russ — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:52:18 +0000

The Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association is partnering with the Ottawa County Parks to offer year-round astronomy programs for both beginning and experienced stargazers. Our July program this year is Tour the Night Sky scheduled for Saturday July 30 at 9:30 p.m. at Hemlock Crossing County Park. Members of SAAA will bring their telescopes and instruct …

June Outreach

Russ — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:43:13 +0000

Hemlock Crossing Ottawa County Parks is partnering with the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association (SAAA) of Holland to offer year-round astronomy programs for both beginning and experienced stargazers. The first program this year is Tour the Night Sky scheduled for Friday June 17 at 9:30 p.m. at Hemlock Crossing County Park. Members of SAAA will bring …