Party Among the Stars #2

Item Number: 601
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Online Close: Mar 19, 2010 2:00 PM PDT
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Description
* Stargazing party for ten at Saint Mary's College's Geissberger Observatory
* Fine wine, hot chocolate, cheese, and desserts accompany your party
* Practically touch the sky from Moraga's Observatory Hill with a 16"- diameter research telescope, robotic mount, and real-time video feed into the Saint Mary's astronomy labs
* You'll be amazed at what you can see: Mountains, craters, and lakes on the moon!
* Learn about the history of astronomy in Shakespeare's time and astronomy today from veteran Saint Mary's astronomy professor Ron Olowin, Ph.D.
Fine wine, hot chocolate, cheese, and desserts accompany your party
Special Instructions
20-minute walk uphill; vans are available if needed. Date to be mutually agreed upon with Ron Olowin, Ph.D. and Jean Simpson.