Mason Dixon Star Party 2008
Schedule
2008 will feature Keynote Speaker Tom Trusock of Cloudynights.com speaking on Toys and Tools to Explore the Universe: One Gearhead's Perspective
Schedule
as of 07/10/2008
PDF Available for download. Click HERE. You will receive a copy of the schedule when you sign in at registration.
(all event times are subject to change)
Speaker Topics, Summary and Bios
Wednesday-Saturday
Seated MassagesSeated Massages will be offered by YCAS members Bob and Sally Forbes throughout the event, by appointment. $5 donation (all proceeds benefit YCAS). More information available at the Hospitality Tent.
Wednesday
| 12:00PM | Registration Opens |
| 7:00PM | Speaker:
Dr. Roger Davis Marred Reputations, Buick Transmissions, and Hailstorms: Clyde Tombaugh and the Discovery of Planet Pluto Location: Little Red Hut |
Thursday
| 9:00AM | Hospitality Tent with pastries opens |
| 7:00PM | Speaker: Dr. Marty Rice Science/Astronomy and Religious belief Location: Little Red Hut |
Friday
| 9:00AM | Hospitality Tent with pastries opens |
| 2:00PM | Speaker:
Larry McHenry Solar Observing Techniques and Equipment Location: Little Red Hut |
| 7:00PM | Speaker:
Larry McHenry
Topic: Video Astronomy for Beginners
Location: Little Red Hut |
Saturday
| 9:00AM | Hospitality Tent with pastries opens |
| 10:00AM | Norm Lewis Solar System Walk Location: Meet at the Hospitality Tent |
| 10:00AM - 12:00PM | Swap Meet
Location: In Front of the Hospitality Tent (bring your own
table)
|
| 11:00AM | Speaker:
John Raymond Observe 10 Excellent Planetary Nebulae at the MDSP Location: Little Red Hut |
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM | Picnic w/Swimming Included
Location: Pool
|
| 12:00PM - 3:00PM | Voting on the Astrophotography Contests
Location: Pool
|
| 1:00PM | MERAL Annual Meeting and Election of Officers Mid-East Region Astronomical League Location: Little Red Hut |
| 2:00PM | Judging for the Telescope Contest
Location:
In the Camping Area
|
| 5:00PM | Raffle Drawing
and Astrophotgraphy and Telescope Awards Location: Pool |
| 6:00PM | Keynote Speaker Tom Trusock of CloudyNights.com Toys and Tools to Explore the Universe: One Gearhead's Perspective Location: Little Red Hut |
Sunday
| 12:00PM | MDSP Closes |
