M27, M. R. Good

Ted Forte

Planetary nebulae expert.

 

Jim Thieman, Ph.D.

Radio Jove - Educational Outreach from NASA

Matt Fleenor, Ph.D. - Roanoke College

Forming of stars in distant galaxies.

Dr. Steve Majewski,  Ph.D., University of Virginia

One of the worlds foremost experts in galaxy tidal streaming.

John Simonetti, Ph.D. - Virginia Tech

Investigating celestial radio emissions.

Door Prizes

 

2011 Astronomical Calendars by Guy Ottewell, Universal Workshop

Plossl eyepiece set, Oceanside Photo and Telescope

NexStar 4SE Computerized Telescope, Celestron

56mm Binoculars, Oberwerk

To be determined, Orion Telescopes

SkyTools 3 Software, Skyhound

2 2011 Green Bank Star Quest registrations, Green Bank Star Quest

"Observers Logbook," Kitt Peak

"Astronomer's Journal" logbook, Mid East Region of the Astronomical League

Meade 60 mm refractor ( guide scope ), Donated by RVAS

Pass to the Northeast Astronomy  Forum, NEAF, 2011.

40% Discount coupon for Radio Jove receiver kit or prebuilt receiver.

“Listening to Jupiter”  A guide for the amateur radio astronomer

by Richard S. Flagg

 Door Prize Ticket Prices

     Sell tickets for $1/ticket. 

        $10 for 12 tickets

        $20 for 25 tickets

Tentative Agenda 

     Begin    - 8:30 a.m.
              Mike Maxey, President of Roanoke College, will provide a brief greeting.

     Adjourn - 4:30 p.m.

        

 

           Evening Observing Opportunity location will be changed.

 

         New location to be announced.

                  

Early Registration Fee  

        (Early Registration Deadline: Must be received by

         Friday, October 1st. Click here for

         Link to early registration form.)

         Adults - $13/Registration - $17/Registration+Lunch

         Student - $5/Registration - $10/Registration+Lunch

         2 Raffle Tickets included with Registration

         3 Raffle Tickets included with Registration/Lunch

 

         On registration form if ordering lunch, need to choose either:

              Chef's Chicken Salad Wrap

              Garden Veggie Wrap

         (Complete lunch details below)

                                                      At the Door Registration

         Adults - $15/Registration (Lunch on your own)

         Students - $5/Registration (Lunch on your own)

         1 Raffle Ticket included with registration at the door.

Refreshments & Lunch

        Morning (Available as participants arrive. Included with registration fee.)

 Coffee (Regular & Decaf with flavored creamers)

 Hot Tea Selection with Lemon Slices

 Assorted Danishes

        Box Lunches at Noon (Available only if preregistered)

 Wrap (Chef's Chicken Salad or Garden Veggie)

 Fresh Fruit Cup

 Pasta Salad Cup

 Potato Chips

 Brownie 

 Assorted Sodas and Bottled Water

       Afternoon Break (Included with registration fee.)

 Assorted Gourmet Cookies

 Assorted Sodas and Bottled Water

Confirmed Speakers

M51 Credit = NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona/DSS/SST

Program Information