Event Horizon

June 2003

This abbreviated newsletter is presented by the ssastros Webmaster.

1. The meeting started with a review of this year’s Astronomy Day. The general consensus was that this was a very successful event. Louis read an e-mail from our telescope winner Cassandra, thanking us for her telescope.

2. The upcoming viewing nights around Mars was discussed by Louis. From Aug. 9 through Sept. 13, we will hold weekly observation nights at the field highlighting Mars. Louis also talked about Aug 27^th as “Mars Day”. More planning next month.

3. On August 11^th there will be a public observing night at the Plymouth Public Library.

4. Skip talked about a recent article in the Globe discussing Mars.

5. Another interesting topic was the recent alert that Cassiopeia-rho will increase in magnitude over the next few weeks. This is a star the periodically greatly changes in magnitude.

6. There will be a Telescope Night at the Blake Planetarium on June 12^th. Bill is looking for help. On June 19^th there will be a harp concert at the Planetarium to celebrate the summer solstice.

7. The evening concluded with pictures of the Texas Star Party by Louis Gentile. This was a most enjoyable presentation. Thank you Louis.