The Northeast Florida Astronomical Society

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Events Calendar

May 2008

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Latest Events

Fri, May 16th, @7:00pm - 10:00PM
Wild Amelia Nature Fest 2008

Sat, May 17th, @8:14pm - 11:59PM
First quarter Moon observing from Hanna Park

Mon, May 19th
Full Moon @ 10:12pm

Mon, May 19th, @8:00pm - 10:00PM
Sidewalk Astronomy Outreach at Borders

Sat, May 24th, @8:18pm - 11:59PM
3rd quarter Moon Dark Sky Session at Osceola National Forest

Mon, May 26th
Memorial Day

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First quarter Moon observing from Hanna Park

Saturday, May 17 2008, 8:14pm - 11:59pm

First quarter Moon observing from Hanna Park, Parking lot 8.
Event begins at Sunset (8:14pm). Come Early and Stay late. Post in our forums if you would like any assistance with a telescope or other viewing device.
For more information on what a public observing sessions is, the location, and other important info, please see our Public Observing Sessions page.

All members should display their NEFAS decals on the left side of their cars, easily seen........ All guests as well as members must give the May password to get in

*** This months password is Virgo ***

Sunset: Saturday 8:14pm
Moonset: Sunday 5:13am

Sidewalk Astronomy Outreach at Borders

Monday, May 19 2008, 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Sidewalk Astronomy Outreach Event

Borders
8801 Southside Boulevard, Suite 10
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: 904.519.6500
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Members will also be working on the Astronomical League Lunar programs.

The Public is Invited.

Click here to find out more about our Rescue and restoration efforts of the former Flower and Cook Observatory telescopes.

Newsflash

NEFAS is a member of the NASA/JPL Night Sky Network. The NSN is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs. We share our time and telescopes to provide you with unique astronomy experiences at science museums, observatories, classrooms, and under the real night sky. More info...