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
October 10, 2008	7:00 PM	9:30 PM	The Hunter and the Scorpion - Birth of Stars
November 14, 2008	7:00 PM	9:30 PM	Buying a First Telescope
December 12, 2008	7:00 PM	9:30 PM	An Astonomical Look at the Star of Bethlehem

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 8:00 PM 8:45 PM Observing Session (weather permitting) 8:45 PM 9:30 PM Note: Exact time of Evening at PARI may vary depending on sunset and the time of the year.

Directions

Costs and Policies

Reserve your seat today!

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