01)   Rain of Fire outdoor lecture  (Nov. 7 at 7:00 p.m.)
02)   Sunday Stargazing at the Springs  (Nov. 8)
03)   Nightfall  (Nov. 12-15)
04)   Autumn Stargazing  (Nov. 21, 10-11:30 a.m.)
05)   Desert Sky Photography for Beginners class  (Nov. 21)
06)   City Sky Photography class  (Nov. 22)

07)   Borrego Springs Starry Starry Nights photos
08)   SkyScapes Holiday orders deadline

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01)   Rain of Fire outdoor lecture  (Nov. 7 at 7:00 p.m.)

The first of my popular outdoor "Desert Skies" Lecture Series occurs at 7:00
p.m. on Saturday, November 7, at the Anza-Borrego Desert Visitor Center
outdoor amphitheater.  This program will look at the origins and viewing
techniques for both the upcoming Leonids and Geminids meteor showers.  

As always, this program will be followed by telescope viewing of the
remarkable desert sky (weather permitting).   Suggested donation:  $5.00
Wear warm clothing and bring a blanket to sit on-the cement seats can be
chilly.   For more details, call 760.767.4063 or visit:
http://theabf.org/event/astronomy/desert_skies_outdoor_lecture_series.  To
check out my complete 2009-2010 public event calendar, please visit:
http://www.dennismammana.com/presentations/schedule.htm

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02)   Sunday Stargazing at the Springs (Sunday, November 8; 6:30 p.m.)

We'll start with a light dinner and your choice of beverages followed by a
fun-filled preview of the October night sky, then it's out to the Astronomy
Park and Observatory for some great telescope viewing of the desert sky
(weather permitting).  No RV is necessary to join the fun!  

This month's program is titled Home Star City, in which we'll stroll along
the Milky Way-from the nearest of stars and nebulae to the most distant
stellar clusters of our galaxy-and witness some of the most remarkable
sights anywhere.

Admission is $15.  For more information and tickets, call 760.767.0004 or
visit:
http://www.dennismammana.com/presentations/lectures.htm#SUNDAY_STARGA...
_THE_SPRINGS  

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03)   Nightfall  (Nov. 12-15)

From November 12-15, one of the biggest astronomical weekends in San Diego
County occurs in Borrego Springs, California's first International Dark Sky
Community.   The weekend's stargazing activities are free (except for
lodging, of course) but some of the seminars are not.  For details on this
terrific event and to register, visit:
http://www.rtmcastronomyexpo.org/nightfall.htm  

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04)    Autumn Stargazing  (Nov. 21, 10-11:30 a.m.)

Join me for a fun morning of learning about the sky.  You'll learn how to
read a star map, how to use your eyes like a pro, and how to find those
seemingly impossible star patterns that have eluded you all your life!
Advanced registration is required.  For more information or to register,
please call 760.767.3052 or visit http://www.abdnha.org/

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05)  Desert Sky Photography for Beginners class  (Nov. 21, 12-7 p.m.)

If you enjoy photography and are fascinated by the dramatic desert sky, this
full-day workshop is for you!  In the classroom you'll learn how to capture
the desert at sunset and dusk, shoot the stars, planets and constellations,
create time-lapse and moonlight shots.  And then, in the evening (weather
permitting), you'll have an opportunity to try your hand at shooting from a
beautiful moonlit desert location.  To learn more or to register, call
760.767.4063 or visit
http://theabf.org/event/astronomy/clone_desert_sky_photography_beginners

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06)   City Sky Photography class  (Nov. 22, 2-7 p.m.)

Many of my night sky photography classes are taught in the mountains or
deserts where the sky is dark and pristine, but what if you want to learn
some tricks for shooting the city sky from the city?  That's where an
exciting new class comes in.  Sponsored by Oceanside Photo & Telescope and
Canon USA, "Into the Night"

"Into The Night"
Sunday, November 22nd, 2PM - 7PM
OPT Underground Gallery in Oceanside
$20.

Canon, who is graciously sponsoring this event, will provide demonstration
equipment for attendee use, but the selection and quantity will be limited
and should not be expected to take the place of your own equipment. Please
be sure to bring your own camera and tripod (DSLR camera preferred).

Space is limited to the first 100 registrants, and reservations are
required. Please RSVP to came...@optcorp.com, noting both your contact
information and the number of registrants (including yourself). For more
information about this event, you can call 1.800.483.6287 or send an email
to came...@optcorp.com  

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07)   Borrego Springs Starry Starry Nights photos

How many communities can boast of an entire festival and parade celebrating
its dark night skies!  If you weren't able to visit Borrego Springs during
our recent Borrego Days Desert Festival-for which yours truly was honored as
the Grand Marshal-you can see some photos here:
http://www.dennismammana.com/presentations/events.htm  

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08)   SkyScapes Holiday orders deadline

Because of travel constraints, holiday orders for fine-art prints or note
cards must be received by midnight on Monday, November 30
(http://www.dennismammana.com/gallery/purchase.htm).  You can also purchase
photos and card sets at the Anza-Borrego Desert Nature Center
(http://www.abdnha.org/02bookstore_main.htm) and The House of Borrego
Springs
(http://www.borregospringschamber.com/Members/Shopping/HouseofBorregoS...
.htm) in Borrego Springs, California, and through the OPT Underground
Gallery in Oceanside, California (http://www.optundergroundgallery.com
<http://www.optundergroundgallery.com/> ).

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