For immediate release:

 

Correction: Since Oak Flat is closed due to fire hazards, the June 28^th event has been moved to Griegos Elementary School. The other star parties are still planned to take place at Oak Flat. Here is a map to the school. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Griegos+Elementary+School,+Albuquerque,+NM&ie=UTF8&ll=35.127069,-106.648579&spn=0.098279,0.137844&z=13&iwloc=A. The address and phone number are 4040 San Isidro St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 345-3661.

 

Take Candelaria Rd. NW past Highway 25. Pass 12^th St. NW. Make a right turn, going north, onto San Isidro St. NW. The school is immediately past Cherokee Rd. NW. The public star party will begin at 8 p.m.

 

 

 

 

For immediate release, TAAS events in two formats:

Format 1:

STARGAZING IN THE MANZANO MOUNTAINS - The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) and the Sandia Ranger District will co-host an evening of free public stargazing in the Manzano Mountains on Saturday, May 31st, at the Oak Flat Campground. Other 2008 event dates in this popular Saturday evening stargazing series are June 28th, July 26th, August 23rd, September 6th, and October 4th. The dark skies of the East Mountains and the large telescopes of TAAS astronomers together provide great views of planets, as well as more elusive deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Observing begins at sunset, weather permitting, and is suitable for all ages. Picnic facilities are available for those who would like to come early, and adjacent parking is available. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not allowed in the telescope viewing area. To get there, take NM Highway 337 nine miles south of the Tijeras exit on I-40, and follow the signs to Oak Flat and Juniper Loop. For information, visit http://www.taas.org or call 505-254-TAAS.

 

Format 2:

Saturday 5/31/2008 | 7:00 pm

Stargazing in the Manzano Mountains. The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS) and the Sandia Ranger District will co-host an evening of free public stargazing in the Manzano Mountains on Saturday, May 31st, at Oak Flat Campground. Other 2008 event dates in this popular Saturday evening stargazing series are June 28th, July 26th, August 23rd, September 6th, and October 4th. The dark skies of the East Mountains and the large telescopes of TAAS astronomers together provide great views of planets, as well as more elusive deep-sky objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Observing begins at sunset, weather permitting, and is suitable for all ages. Picnic facilities are available for those who would like to come early, and adjacent parking is available. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not allowed in the telescope viewing area. To get there, take NM Highway 337 nine miles south of the Tijeras exit on I-40, and follow the signs to Oak Flat and Juniper Loop. For information, visit http://www.taas.org or call 505-254-TAAS.

 

Enjoy dark skies,

Melissa Kirk

Public Relations Coordinator

The Albuquerque Astronomical Society