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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Delmarva Stargazer Society - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Delmarva Stargazer Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T140000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20190215T034224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190216T231401Z UID:1242-1560592800-1560607200@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Dover Library - STEM Makerfest DESCRIPTION:My name is Jaclyn and I am a librarian at the Dover Public Library. \nOn Saturday\, June 15th\, 2019 the Library will be hosting its annual STEM Makerfest from 10am to 2pm. \nThe goal of the Makerfest is to bring innovative programming related to science\, technology\, engineering\, and math to the community and to get them excited about the creative opportunities available in these fields of study. \nParticipants are invited to bring technology\, experiments\, and other interactive materials to showcase their designs\, inventions\, and examples of work. This is an opportunity for STEM Makers to showoff what they do! Each participant will be given a 10’ x 10’ space\, tables\, and chairs. Most booths will have access to electricity. The event is open to all ages and will coincide with the kickoff of the Library’s Summer Reading Program. \nThe Library will not have designated quiet areas this day\, so participants should feel free to bring resources that make noise. Programs should be fun\, educational\, and engaging; the more interactive it is\, the better! \nThis year’s Summer Reading Program theme is space\, so I thought the Delmarva Stargazers might be interested in participating. \nPDF Application for Makerfest URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/dover-library-stem-makerfest/ LOCATION:Dover Public Library\, 35 Loockerman Plaza\, Dover\, DE\, 19901\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-Stargazer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T193000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20190503T141222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190504T051518Z UID:1403-1559494800-1559503800@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Dr. Runyon's presentation on Ultima Thule and NASA's future plans for the Kuiper Belt exploration. DESCRIPTION:At Delmarva Stargazers’ monthly meeting on June 2\, 2019\, Dr. Kirby Runyon of the Johns Hopkins’ Applied Physics Laboratory will be discussing Ultima Thule (NASA’s New Horizons mission to Pluto’s next target) and future plans for the Kuiper Belt exploration. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Kirby Runyon is a postdoctoral planetary geologist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel\, MD. He specializes in geologic interpretation of images and other data of planetary surfaces in addition to conducting laboratory experiments on impact cratering-related processes. \nHe is a science team member on multiple NASA robotic planetary missions\, including Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter\, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter\, Mars2020 Rover\, and New Horizons. His humble brag is that he was the first to discover mountains on Pluto in the first images returned from Pluto by New Horizons. He worked New Year’s Day analyzing the first images sent back from New Horizons of the mysterious\, icy Kuiper Belt Object Ultima Thule. He will be speaking about the current exploration of the Kuiper Belt and future formulative plans to continue its exploration and will speak on New Horizons’ flyby of Ultima as well as plans to have a future interstellar probe flyby of the small planet Quaoar on its way out of the solar system. \nHe stated that — “Landscapes across the solar system are as aesthetically beautiful as they are scientifically rich. Images from the surfaces of planets beyond Earth are currently limited to the Moon\, Mars\, Titan\, and Venus\, and Comet 67P. Many are familiar with rover images from Mars’ surface\, so we will focus on landscapes—both their beauty and science—of the Moon\, Venus\, and Titan\, with speculation on views from the surface of Europa. Orbital and flyby images of places we have not yet landed on will whet the appetite for a return to these planets\, such as Pluto\, Triton\, and Io.” \nMore on  Dr. Kirby Runyon \nWhen\nJune 2\, 2019  5 PM to 7 :30 PM \nWhere\nThe Stargazers are holding this meeting at Smyrna Presbyterian Church located at 118 W Commerce St). We are his meeting at the Church and this will take place of our June 4th meeting and have scheduled a chicken dinner w for $10 per person or $15 per family. Contact Lyle (302-382-3764) if you have questions. The meeting will start at 5 pm for dinner and end around 7:15 pm. Everyone is welcome and the Stargazers hope to see astronomers and teachers from throughout Delmarva. \nTickets\nTo purchase a ticket online please use the PayPal button below. You do not have to have a PayPal account to purchase a ticket.\nYour PayPal statement will show that the payment goes to\nAxlSoftware.com at the site www.axlradius.com. The Delmarva Stargazers receive the full amount paid minus the PayPal fee. Registration is through AXL Software for this event.\n \n\n \n\n\n\nOptions\n\n\nPer Person $10.00 USDFamily $15.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nLyle Jones\nDelmarva Stargazers URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/dr-runyons-presentation-on-ultima-thule-and-nasas-future-plans-for-the-kuiper-belt-exploration/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 118 W Commerce St.\, Smyra\, DE\, 19977-1119\, United States CATEGORIES:Stargazers Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20190117T214137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T212937Z UID:1186-1559174400-1559519999@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Star Gaze Star Party 2019 DESCRIPTION:The  Star Gaze star party will be held at Trap Pond . \nNew Moon is on June 3\, 2019 and the new dates for Star Gaze are  Thursday May 30th  through Sunday\, June 2nd\, 2019. \nStargaze  Registration is Open \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/star-gaze-star-party-2019/ LOCATION:Trap Pond State Park – Cypress Point\, N38° 31'30" W75° 27'58"\, Laurel\, DE\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T043000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20190504T041510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190504T042717Z UID:1414-1557025200-1557030600@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower DESCRIPTION:This is expected to be the only meteor shower that will have a good display this year. Other\, more famous showers\, will be battling the nearly Full Moon for visibility. This shower will have no moon at all since we have  just had a New Moon. \nYou should expect perhaps 10–20 per hour because of the low angle of the radiant (15°–25°) in the morning before sunrise on May 5th. More likely half that number (editor’s opinion). \nThese originate from Halley’s Comet which leaves a debris field of dust from it ‘s out gassing each time it nears the sun. In fact the Earth crosses this field twice each year the first time called the Eta Aquariid and the second in October when the shower is called the Orionids. \nThere is an article on this shower at Sky & Telescope. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/eta-aquariid-meteor-shower/ LOCATION:The Sky\, Up\, Any City\, DE\, United States CATEGORIES:Meteor Shower END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T193000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20190307T222638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T224221Z UID:1320-1556091000-1556134200@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Harcourt Vernan Lecture: Discovering the First Pulsar in a Binary Star System DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Taylor as he describes how he and his graduate\nstudent Russell Hulse discovered the first pulsar in a\nbinary system\, named PSR B1913+16\, while conducting a\nsurvey for pulsars in 1974. \nSponsored by the Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory in partnership with  the Delaware Asteroseismic Research Center\, the Mount Cuba Foundation\,  and the University of Delaware. Green Bank Observatory Green Bank\, West Virginia. \nEvent Description as PDF \nSPACE IS LIMITED\nPlease register at Vernon Registration.\n \nHarcourt Vernon Lecture\nApril 24\, 2019 Clayton Hall 7:30 pm \nFeaturing Guest Speaker\nDr. Joseph Taylor\,\n1993 Nobel Prize Laureat URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/harcourt-vernan-lecture-discovering-the-first-pulsar-in-a-binary-star-system/ LOCATION:Clayton Hall\, University of Delaware\, Newark\, DE\, 19711\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-Stargazer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190215 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20190209T094117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190209T095907Z UID:1228-1549670400-1550188799@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Comet Iwamoto DESCRIPTION:This comet is moving fast between Virgo and Leo. \nPlease see Sky and Telescope for information and charts. The dates given are from the chart path length. \nIt can also be followed at Heavens-Above.com. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/comet-iwamoto/ LOCATION:The Sky\, Up\, Any City\, DE\, United States CATEGORIES:Comet END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190218 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20190209T101521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190209T101705Z UID:1234-1549670400-1550447999@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Comet 64P Swift-Gehrels DESCRIPTION:This comet at magnitude 9 is found at Heavens-Above in Taurus. It recently passed very close to mars and is leaving Earth behind. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/comet-64p-swift-gehrels/ LOCATION:The Sky\, Up\, Any City\, DE\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190121T021500 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20181230T192019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T210542Z UID:1096-1547978400-1548036900@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:January 20–21: Total Lunar Eclipse DESCRIPTION:A total lunar eclipse visible  across North America will occur starting at 10:10PM (Penumbra contact -(not usually visible). Times are in EST. \n10:34 p.m. partial eclipse begins \n11:41 p.m Total eclipse begins \n12:12 a.m. Middle of Totality \n12:44 a.m. Totality ends \n1:51 a.m. Partial eclipse ends \n2:15 a.m. Penumbra ends URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/january-20-21-total-lunar-eclipse/ LOCATION:The Sky\, Up\, Any City\, DE\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T123000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20181121T160344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190504T042804Z UID:1032-1546684200-1546691400@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Buying a telescope! DESCRIPTION:So you’ve decided to take the plunge and get a telescope. Choosing a telescope is very different from buying a television\, and salespeople rarely understand what amateur astronomers need. Delmarva Stargazers’ has a version of Sky & Telescope’s buying guide  below. \nhttps://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-equipment/telescope-buying-guide/ \nIf you want more information\, go to Sky & Telescope’s Skywatching Video Series: Buying Your First Telescope. \nIf you have any questions\, email Don Surles (a Delmarva Stargazer) at buyingtelescope@delmarvastargazers.org or call at 302-653-9445. The Delmarva Stargazers are offering a free training session. Stargazers will check your new telescope’s optical alignment\, show you how to do that and set up the finder-scope. This session will allow you to enjoy your new telescope. There will also be some information to take home about amateur astronomy! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/buying-a-telescope/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 118 W Commerce St.\, Smyra\, DE\, 19977-1119\, United States CATEGORIES:Stargazers Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T123000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20181116T184605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181123T145231Z UID:954-1546684200-1546691400@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:My telescope doesn't work! DESCRIPTION:Are you frustrated with your telescope because it won’t work! \nMost new telescopes are never used because they were never set- up properly and the directions are too complicated! The Delmarva Stargazers are offering a free training session. Stargazers will check your telescope’s optical alignment\, show you how to do that and setup the finder-scope. This session will allow you to enjoy your telescope. There will also  be some information to take home about amateur astronomy. \nIf you have any concerns\, questions or want to confirm a time slot for you to have your telescope checked out\, email Don Surles (a Delmarva Stargazer) at wontwork@delmarvastargazers.org or call  at 302-653-9445. Bring your telescope and get it checked out! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/hands-on-instructional-session-for-new-telescope-owners/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 118 W Commerce St.\, Smyra\, DE\, 19977-1119\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181209T000000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20181201T074526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181202T044402Z UID:1060-1544054400-1544313600@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Annie Jump Cannon Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Starting on Dec 6th in Salisbury\, Md\,  and ending on December 9th in Dover with a stop in far northern Hockessin there is a celebration of the Birthday of Annie Cannon. This event has been very poorly promoted but don’t let that stop you from attending at least one of the events. \nWesley College seems to have a bit of handle on events at their site. There is a link to buy tickets and sundries on the page but that link is erroneous and takes you to a pathetic test blog entry. Instead go here where the four day event unfolds. \nThe event features Dava Sobel\, author of The Glass Universe\, performing various roles – talk\, panel\, TV interview and so on with book signings along the way. \nThe book is worth buying for the story of Annie Cannon alone although it covers creation of the Harvard Plate Collection and the Henry Draper Catalog of astronomical spectra. Both are still in use today. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/annie-jump-cannon-birthday-celebration/ LOCATION:MD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20171122T155232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T162100Z UID:633-1543948200-1543957200@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:We supply meat and drinks! You can bring a covered dish\nor desert but not required.  All  are welcome\, membership not required\,  Come anytime after 6 pm to help us set-up for the Holiday  Party! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/holiday-party/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 118 W Commerce St.\, Smyra\, DE\, 19977-1119\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday Party-- END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190103T050000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20181204T002158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T003234Z UID:1080-1543860000-1546491600@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Comet 46P/Wirtanen DESCRIPTION:Comet 46P/Wirtanen will pass within 12 million kilometers (7.4 million miles) of Earth on December 16\, 2018. \nFortunately a Full Moon will distinctly dim your prospects of seeing that night as well as nights on either side  even though the comet is expect to brighten to 3rd magnitude. \nA finder char is found at Sky & Telescope’s web site from December 1st through January 3rd. On December 15th it will be found half way between the Hyades and the Pleiades. This is a fast moving comet. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/comet-46p-wirtanen/ LOCATION:The Sky\, Up\, Any City\, DE\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T210000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20180918T144914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181008T190529Z UID:915-1539630000-1539637200@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Cecilton Public Library DESCRIPTION:Cecilton Library 15th  setup at 6:30  and starts at 7 and ends around 8 pm. For more  information contact Jerry Truitt. \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/ceciltown-public-library/ LOCATION:MD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20181005T162026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T162026Z UID:927-1538726400-1538758800@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Centerville Cub Pack 129 outreach at Camp Pecometh on Oct. 13 DESCRIPTION:Centreville Cub Scout Pack 129 has requested the Stargazers to come to Camp Pecometh ( west of Dover-32.5 miles) on October 13\, if weather permits. Bryon Johnston (Cubmaster) expects at least 50 Cubscouts and parents– so some telescopes are needed! He has invited us for dinner at 6 pm.  We start observing  at 7:30 pm. Please email me if you can help. \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/centerville-cub-pack-129-outreach-at-camp-pecometh-on-oct-13/ LOCATION:MD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T230000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20180406T181952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180406T181952Z UID:803-1533934800-1533942000@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Pittsville Library DESCRIPTION:This is an astronomy night for the Pittsville Library in Maryland Pittsville is located off route 50 a few miles east of Salisbury\, Md. The library is part of the Wicomico library system. \nThe Delmarva Stargazers have visited the library many times over the years. It is unusual that a Library would hold any astronomy event when the normal ours are 10:00am – 6:00pm and it isn’t truly dark until 9:30PM but this library is different. \nThis will be very close to a new moon and in a rural residential location. We will meed behind the library away from the school lights this time. \nWeather permitting (up to 20% cloud cover) we could use a couple of people and telescopes.  If you just want to come out you’re welcome too. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/pittsville-library/ LOCATION:Pittsville Library\, 34372 Old Ocean City Rd.\, Pittsville\, MD\, 21850\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20180605T230827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180630T190739Z UID:879-1531569600-1531587600@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Stargazers Summer Party DESCRIPTION:Our summer picnic will be on July 14 starting at 12 pm at Don and Karen Surles home in Smyrna\, DE. The Delmarva Star Gazers will supply the hamburgers and hot dogs\, rolls\, corn on the cob\, and watermelon. We may even have fried fish and hush puppies.\nIf you want\, bring a dish to share with everyone. \nDon and Karen address is 514 Marilyn Rd.\, Smyrna\, De 19977 \n  \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/stargazers-summer-party/ LOCATION:Don Surles House\, 514 Marilyn Road\, Smyrna\, DE\, 19977\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20171218T055217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180301T074719Z UID:682-1525939200-1526209200@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Star Gaze XXV DESCRIPTION:Star Gaze XXV (25) is ready for you! \nJoin us for our wonderful star party which has been running continuously for 24 years making this one year 25 – a quarter century of friendly observing on the Delmarva Peninsula. \nVisit our star party page. \n  \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/star-gaze-xxv/ LOCATION:Trap Pond State Park – Cypress Point\, N38° 31'30" W75° 27'58"\, Laurel\, DE\, United States CATEGORIES:Star Party,Stargazers Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180501T210000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20180406T195639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180422T210907Z UID:809-1525197600-1525208400@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:May 1st Stargazers Meeting At Loblolly Acres DESCRIPTION:The Stargazers are holding this meeting at Loblolly Acres located at 3893 Turkey Point Road which lies between Viola south of Woodside\, Delaware (39.0555070\, -75.5704740). We are holding meeting at Loblolly Acres because it is closer to some of our southern amateur astronomers and not too far south for our northern astronomers to attend. \nThe meeting will start at 6 pm for dinner and end around 9 pm. \nDr. Kirby Runyon is a postdoctoral planetary geologist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel\, MD. He specializes in geologic interpretation of images and other data of planetary surfaces in addition to conducting laboratory experiments on impact cratering-related processes. He is a science team member on multiple NASA robotic planetary missions\, including Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter\, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter\, Mars2020 Rover\, and New Horizons. His humble brag is that he was the first to discover mountains on Pluto in the first images returned from Pluto by New Horizons. He will be working New Year’s Day to analyze the first images sent back from New Horizons of the mysterious\, icy Kuiper Belt Object Ultima Thule. His cat\, Nixie\, is named after one of Pluto’s small moons\, Nix.” \n\nHe stated that — “Landscapes across the solar system are as aesthetically beautiful as they are scientifically rich. Images from the surfaces of planets beyond Earth are currently limited to the Moon\, Mars\, Titan\, and Venus\, and Comet 67P. Many are familiar with rover images from Mars’ surface\, so we will focus on landscapes—both their beauty and science—of the Moon\, Venus\, and Titan\, with speculation on views from the surface of Europa. Orbital and flyby images of places we have not yet landed on will whet the appetite for a return to these planets\, such as Pluto\, Triton\, and Io.”\nAfter Dr. Runyon’s presentation\, there will be a discussion on coordinating Delmarva’s amateur astronomical activities and presentations for amateur astronomers throughout the Delmarva Peninsula via Skype or some other group communication app… Some of Wallops Island‘s NASA staff have indicated joining in activities and at times assisting with presentations. By coordinating our activities and some of our monthly meeting presentations we may be able to improve the quality of our meetings and entice some more amateurs to our various club or groups.\n \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/may-1st-stargazers-meeting-at-loblolly-acres/ LOCATION:Loblolly Acres\, 3893 Turkey Point Road\, Woodside\, DE\, 19980\, United States CATEGORIES:Stargazers Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20170915T190919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T191248Z UID:503-1512838800-1512849600@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Candlelit Caroling DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday season with an evening of lights\, music\, and cheer. Enjoy live music\, hors d’oeuvres\, and a cash wine bar in the gallery\, caroling and fireside hot cider along the candlelit Blockston Branch\, and exploring the mysteries of the winter sky with Delmarva Stargazers. Top off the evening with a winter hayride around the meadows and a stop at the Funshine Garden for hot chocolate\, cookies\, and tree decorating. \nThe Delmarva Stargazers are again invited to attend with telescopes to provide the astronomical experience as volunteers (no charge). This activity is well attended by inquisitive people including children making it a delight to volunteer. \nPlease contact Paul Riley\, our outreach coordinator\, if you want to help out. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/candlelit-caroling/ LOCATION:Adkins Arboretum\, 12610 Eveland Road\, Ridgely\, MD\, 21660\, United States CATEGORIES:Outreach END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T073700 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T083000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20171108T064122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171108T092824Z UID:608-1510385820-1510389000@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Photograph the Antares Launch against the Sun DESCRIPTION:There is a unique opportunity for this launch due to its early morning timeline.  within certain locations along the Eastern Shore the vehicle will appear to transit in front of the sun – potentially making for great photo opportunities. \nSome of your members probably have the right equipment (solar scope\, telescope with filters\, etc) to be able to capture this photograph. \nI wanted to pass this information along to see if anyone might be interested in trying for this once-in-a-(decade?) event.  Unfortunately we cannot offer compensation\, but we will publish\, with appropriate credit\, any pictures obtained. \nCarlos G. Niederstrasser\nMaster Systems Engineer\nBusiness Development & Special Initiatives\nOrbital ATK\, Inc.\n \nThis is certainly a great opportunity for any Stargazer to try their hand a getting some very special photographs of an Antares launch! \nHere is an URL that visually describes the areas the shots can be taken from: \nGoogle map of the areas to line up with the Sun & Rocket \nThe town of Saxis\, VA is suggested a good place for the shoot. \nIf you are handy with Google Maps here is the map data as the KMZ file. \nYou will need the usual solar gear: solar scope or regular telescope with filters and a camera. This should not require too much set up time since the trajectory does not require polar alignment and the exposures should be short! \nThis is the flight announcement. Naturally you should be checking the flight feed to see when it lifts off\, if at all. \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/photograph-the-antares-launch-against-the-sun/ LOCATION:MD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171028T210000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20170512T161415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171027T023803Z UID:470-1509217200-1509224400@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon Night DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancelled due to probable clouds and rain. \nInternational Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) is a worldwide\, public celebration of lunar science and exploration held annually since 2010. One day each year\, everyone on Earth is invited to observe and learn about the moon together\, and to celebrate the cultural and personal connections we all have with Earth¹s nearest neighbor. – NASA (https://moon.nasa.gov/inomn.cfm) \n\n InOMN 2017 will be held on 28 October 2017. The event starts at 7PM.\n\nThere will be a Stargazer event at the Pittsville library in Pittsville Md.  The event starts at 7PM. The moon will be 60% illuminated and 9 days old.\n\nStargazer Volunteers  should contact the outreach coordinator and should show up before the event time to set up scopes. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/international-observe-the-moon-night/ LOCATION:Pittsville Library\, 34372 Old Ocean City Rd.\, Pittsville\, MD\, 21850\, United States CATEGORIES:Outreach END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170715T170000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20170606T230934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170711T193930Z UID:480-1500123600-1500138000@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Stargazers Picnic DESCRIPTION:The picnic will be at Don Surles house. \nFrom 1PM to 4PM or whenever. \nIf you want to bring something to eat or drink that’s OK. Stargazers provide basic foot and soda’s. Please bring a folding chair. \nThere is usually a solar scope or two available (weather permitting). \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/stargazers-picnic/ LOCATION:Don Surles House\, 514 Marilyn Road\, Smyrna\, DE\, 19977\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20170406T210542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181124T050946Z UID:463-1494957600-1494968400@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:DAS Dinner Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Delaware Astronomical Society will be holding their Dinner Meeting at the Ashland Nature Center. \nThe NASA speaker is Shawn D. Domagal-Goldman\, who is speaking about “The Next 30 Years in the Search for Life on Other planets Around Other Stars”. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/das-dinner-meeting/ LOCATION:Ashland Nature Center\, 3511 Barley Mill Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170501 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20161005T001915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T014450Z UID:192-1493251200-1493596799@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:2017 Stargaze Star Party DESCRIPTION:This is our 2017 annual star party. \nMore information please visit the Stargaze page URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/2017-stargaze-star-party/ LOCATION:Trap Pond State Park – Cypress Point\, N38° 31'30" W75° 27'58"\, Laurel\, DE\, United States CATEGORIES:Star Party,Stargazers Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170320 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20161003T074943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T210054Z UID:114-1489622400-1489967999@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Mirror Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Don Surles Mirror Making Workshop will take place at the Redden State Forest Lodge between March 16th and 19th (Thursday through Sunday). \nInformation on the mirror making workshop will be updated as the even approaches. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/mirror-making-workshop/ LOCATION:Redden State Forest Lodge\, 18074 Redden Forest Drive\, Georgetown\, DE\, 19947\, United States CATEGORIES:Stargazers Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T210000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20170215T183516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T184011Z UID:433-1489604400-1489611600@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Mel Bartels Dinner and Talk DESCRIPTION:Mr. Mel Bartels will be a guest mirror maker at Don Surles Mirror Making Workshop #17 (March 17th thru 19th\, 2017) sponsored by the Delmarva Stargazers which will be held  at Redden State Forrest Lodge in Sussex County. Mel Bartels is a great contributor to the amateur telescope making community. \nOn March 15th from 7 to 9 PM the Delmarva Stargazers will be hosting Mr. Bartels at the Smyrna Presbyterian Church where he will speak about his Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN) discoveries and catalog.   At 7 PM we will have dinner available from Where Pigs Fly (pulled pork\, pulled chicken\, a vegetarian entrée\, broccoli salad\, potato salad\, skillet baked beans\, coleslaw and cookies or brownies for dessert).   After dinner Mr. Bartels will do his presentation on IFN.  The event will cost $15 for Stargazer members and $20 for non-members. If you just wanted to hear his presentation at 8 pm the cost will be $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Contact Lyle Jones ‘worm1647 AT comcast Dot net’ for a reservation for the event or for more information.   Reservations must be made by March 10Th! \nMr. Bartels has developed an open sourced telescope control system that became popular worldwide. He speaks at astronomical conferences; his telescope walkabouts are a popular highlight at the Oregon Star Party.  The International Astronomical Union named asteroid 17823 Bartels in recognition for his contributions to amateur astronomy. \nHe has developed an IFN catalog which presently has over 48 entries. IFN is defined in the Mandel-Wilson Catalog of Unexplored Nebulae as high galactic  latitude nebulae that are illuminated not by a single star (as most nebula in the plane of the Galaxy are) but by the energy from the integrated flux of all the stars in the Milky Way.  These nebula clouds\, an important component of the Interstellar Medium\, are composed of dust particles\, hydrogen and carbon monoxide and other elements.  The dust is scattering blue light a broad red fluorescing spectrum of light known as the Extended Red Emission (ERE) that adds an additional broad-band emission to the red part of the spectrum.  Therefore\, on color images there are both blue and red components creating beautiful and interesting images. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/mel-bartels-talk/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 118 W Commerce St.\, Smyra\, DE\, 19977-1119\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20170104T013740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T014140Z UID:405-1484416800-1484424000@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Johnson Space Center Direct Learning Event DESCRIPTION:NASA Science Experts Visit With Appoquinimink Students\nStudents from Bunker Hill Elementary School will be the first in the nation to have an opportunity to participate in a live-streaming\, “Ask & Tell” event with NASA science experts at the Johnson Space Center today from 11:30a-12:30p. Later this evening\, Bunker Hill and Silver Lake Elementary Schools will provide a family-themed exploration of the stars and space called Mission: Space where featured guest will be NASA Astronaut Dr. Donald Thomas. \nThe Delmarva Stargazers will be there with telescopes for an outreach – please join us. URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/johnson-space-center-direct-learning-event/ LOCATION:Bunker Hill Elementary School\, 1080 Bunker Hill Road\, Middletown\, 19709\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161224T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T170000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20161224T060607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161224T061033Z UID:395-1482566400-1485882000@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:Stargazer Membership dues start in January DESCRIPTION:Reminder to renew your membership this January. \nYou can renew at the January meeting or renew or join here URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/stargazer-membership-dues-start-in-january/ LOCATION:MD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161220T210000 DTSTAMP:20260205T201145 CREATED:20161129T202106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T203214Z UID:378-1482260400-1482267600@delmarvastargazers.org SUMMARY:DAS Annual Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:The Delaware Astronomical Society is having their Christmas Party. \nSince we work closely with DAS and share memberships they invite our members to their event. \nBoard meeting at 7PM\, all are welcome; Christmas Party at 8PM URL:https://delmarvastargazers.org/event/das-annual-christmas-party/ LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Astronomical Observatory\, 1610 Hillside Mill Road\, Greenville\, DE\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR