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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.

NEW! Starting in 2008, Evenings at PARI have moved to 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

 May 9, 2008
7:30 PM 9:30 PM Meteorites

April 11, 2008
7:00 PM 9:30 PM Light Pollution

 March 14, 2008
6:30 PM 9:00 PM Astronomical Superstitions

 February 8, 2008
5:30 PM 8:00 PM What will global warming do to our world over the next century?

 January 11, 2008
5:00 PM 8:00 PM Novice Telescope Users Workshop


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 5:00 PM 5:15 PM
PARI Tour 5:15 PM 6:00 PM
Program 6:00 PM 6:45 PM
Observing Session (weather permitting) 6:45 PM 7:45 PM
Note: Exact time of Evening at PARI may vary. Programs usually begin about 1 hour before sunset.

Directions Costs and Policies
Reserve your seat today!

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

 

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