Tonight we just finished our March Club Meeting and had great fun snacking and learning about the many resources available to the budding astronomer. Books covered such topics as "40 Nights to Knowing the Sky", "Astronomy for Dummies", "Universe", "Mike Lynch's Minnesota Starwatch", "Night Sky Companion Volume 1 and 2", "Sky Atlas 2000" and several others. Members were given the opportunity to peruse these volumes and ask questions and I think some may have been inspired to pick up one or two of the titles. Also, our Youngest member of only 6 years of age, received her "First Observation Club" certificate, patch and sticker. Congrats Jane!While the adults had their meeting, the younger members enjoyed coloring pictures of constellations and finding them on the planetarium globe projector and learning about the location and size of several of them. Good times were had by all.
Additionally we discussed the upcoming Messier marathon and planned a star party around that theme. We are considering hosting a table at the Mora home show and also possibly participating in an astronomy themed evening at the Paradise Theater. We are also finalizing plans to help the local Boy scouts and Girl scouts earn their Astronomy patches. With many things in the works, stay tuned for more astro-fun in the coming months!
Jim
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