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Evenings at PARI

The public is invited to visit PARI for an introduction to PARI and its mission. The program includes a tour, lecture on a current astronomy topic and outdoor observing session.

Evenings at PARI are held the second Friday of each month

Reservations are required, with bookings taking place until 3pm the day of the event. Cost is $20 adults, $15 seniors/military, $10 children under 14.

Upcoming Evening at PARI programs
Date Start Time End Time Title of Lecture

January 13, 2012

 7:00 PM

9:30 PM 

Warm Winter Sky

 February 10, 2012

 6:00 PM

 9:30 PM

Love Stories in the Sky - Dinner available

 March 9, 2012

 7:00 PM

 9:30 PM

 Topic TBA

 April 13, 2012

 7:00 PM

 9:30 PM

 Grail Mission

 May 11, 2012

 7:00 PM

9:30 PM

Venus Transit 

 June 8, 2012

7:00 PM 

9:30 PM 

 Topic TBA

Itinerary
Each evening will consist of a tour of PARI, short lecture covering relevant or current topics in astronomy and an observing session with PARI telescopes. The talk will be followed by about half an hour's worth of optical or radio observing before the evening ends.

Included in the program:

  • Site Tour of PARI
  • Astronomy Lecture
  • Observing Session
  • A photo with the PARI Telescopes
  • Subscription to the PARI Newsletter
  • 10% Discount on PARI merchandise

Typical Schedule of Events
Activity Time (Start) Time (End)
PARI Video 7:00 PM 7:15 PM
PARI Tour 7:15 PM 8:00 PM
Program 8:15 PM 9:00 PM
Observing Session (weather permitting) 9:00 PM 9:30 PM
Directions Costs and Policies Reserve your seat today!

For further information you may call PARI Education Director Christi Whitworth at (828) 862-5554, or send an email to cwhitworth@pari.edu

 

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