OMSI After Dark


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The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a very popular family attraction in Portland, and you will usually find a lot of excited children there.  But the OMSI After Dark program is for adults only.  Some of the themes for these events are not suitable for children, but mostly it’s just about giving adults an opportunity to enjoy OMSI’s magic without kids.

On Wednesday, August 31st the OMSI After Dark program will focus on astronomy, and I will be there representing both Wa-chur-ed Observatory and the Rose City Astronomers (RCA), our local club.  For more information see: http://www.omsi.edu/calendar?start%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=Wednesday%2C+August+31%2C+2016&end%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=Wednesday%2C+August+31%2C+2016&keys=astronomy

RCA is one of the largest and most active astronomy clubs in the country, with over 500 members and numerous events throughout the year.  We meet at OMSI on the third Monday of each month (7PM in the Auditorium).  Except for special occasions, there is a guest speaker at each meeting, covering a wide range of topics around astronomy.  In addition to public outreach star parties, the club organizes monthly member-only star parties.  Members also have access to the club’s telescope library:  Yes, you can borrow a telescope from the club! (after being a member for 3 months).  There is also a book library, an online forum, and many other benefits of RCA membership.

I hope to see you at this event, but since it is very popular, I recommend getting you tickets in advance, as it may sell out.

 


About Greg Marshall

I am a retired electronics engineer and after a few months of enjoying my leisure I began to miss doing product development. My astronomy hobby always needed new solutions to unique problems, so I decided that whenever I came up with a good solution I would try to make it available to others.

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