ASTRONOMY UPDATE (20 November 2009)

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Dennis Mammana

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Nov 20, 2009, 12:48:40 PM11/20/09

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I’ve returned from our exciting aurora trip to Norway, and almost back into the swing of things again. This is just a quick note to let you know of some rapidly approaching program dates. More to come later.

01) Desert Sky Photography for Beginners class (Sat., Nov. 21)

02) SkyScapes Holiday orders deadline (Mon., Nov. 30)

03) Geminid Meteor Shower Campout in the Anza-Borrego Desert (Sat/Sun., Dec. 12/13)

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01) Desert Sky Photography for Beginners class (Saturday, Nov. 21, 12:30 – 7:30 p.m.)

If you enjoy photography and are fascinated by the dramatic desert sky, this afternoon-evening 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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02) SkyScapes Holiday orders deadline (Mon., Nov. 30)

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 a limited selection of photos and card sets at the following places:

Anza-Borrego Desert Nature Center (http://www.abdnha.org/02bookstore_main.htm)
The House of Borrego Springs (http://www.borregospringschamber.com/Members/Shopping/HouseofBorregoSprings.htm)
The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Store in The Mall (http://theabf.org/store)
The Borrego Art Institute (http://www.borregoartinstitute.org/)
OPT Underground Gallery in Oceanside, California (http://www.optundergroundgallery.com)

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03) Geminid Meteor Shower Campout in the Anza-Borrego Desert (Sat/Sun., October 10/11)

Did you miss the Leonid meteor shower last week? Well don’t miss the Geminids—perhaps the best and brightest shower of the year!

Join me for a fun overnight campout and a fascinating tour of the spectacular desert night sky with both eye and telescope, as well a ring-side seat for the Geminid meteor shower during its peak that weekend. And photography buffs will enjoy trying their hand at creating beautiful nighttime sky portraits with only camera and tripod. (http://www.californiaoverland.com/overnight.html)

Weekend includes exciting excursion into the Borrego Badlands with an expert guide and storyteller, all camping gear, gourmet chuck wagon dinner and full hot breakfast the next morning. All you need to bring is your curiosity and sense of adventure! You may, however, wish to bring along a reclining lawn chair and blanket to watch the meteor shower.

Advanced reservations are required. For more information and registration, call Joe Raffetto toll-free at 866.6.EXPLORE or 760.767.1232, or visit online at California Overland Desert Excursions at http://www.californiaoverland.com/.

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