Charlottesville Astronomical Society
"Promoting the Enjoyment of Observing and Learning for All"
Heidi’s NIght at McCormick Observatory, Friday, August 31st
The Charlottesville Astronomical Society will hold its Heidi’s Night Activity for students grades 4 – 12 and parents interested in Astronomy on Friday, August 31st from 8:30 to 10:00 pm at the McCormick Observatory on the grounds of the University of Virginia. The event honors the memory CAS member Heidi Winter, former executive secretary to the Director of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, who passed away in 2012. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in four activities during the evening. These include:A laser tour of the night sky
A classroom activity
Viewing the night sky though the historic 26” Clark refractor
View the night sky through a home-built 4” scope
Registration is required. For more information or to register, please click here to email Larry Saunders. In case of inclement weather, the evening may be shortened and activities would be limited to indoors.
