Public Programs at Jenny Jump
The UACNJ provides free public
programs from April through October, on Saturday evenings from 8:00 to
10:00 p.m., at which an astronomy presentation is followed by an observing
'Star Party', weather permitting. All programs are held on-site at the UACNJ
Observatory at Jenny Jump State Forest.
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Astronomy Day
- This year is on Saturday, April 20. The afternoon program will be held at the
Warren County Branch Library on Route 46 in Hackettstown, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The evening program will be held at Jenny Jump Observatory, from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m.
The program and presentations are directed towards educating the general public
about astronomy and related topics and issues. There is day-time observing,
displays, and a variety of presentations.
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(International Astronomy Day is held in the U.S. and many other countries.
Future dates and more information about the program may be found
Here).
UACNJ 9th Annual Symposium
- Held this year on Saturday, September 28, beginning at 2:00 p.m., this event is directed
towards individuals who wish to learn more about amateur astronomy as well
as having topics for more advanced amateurs. The programs include both general and technical
presentations.
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September - October Astronomy Program Schedule
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Date
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Topic
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Speaker/Organization
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9/7/02
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The September Sky
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Lonny Buinis, Raritan Valley Col.
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9/14/02
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Light Pollution
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Neil Wendt - AAI
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9/21/02
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Astrophotography
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Bruce Gundlach - MMAS
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9/28/02
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UACNJ Symposium 2002
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10/5/02
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What's Up in the Fall/Winter Sky
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Lonny Buinis, Raritan Valley Col.
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10/12/02
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Runaway Greenhouse Effect
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Roger Optsbaum - Bergen Cnty. College
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10/19/02
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Galaxies
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Tony Patti - AAI
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10/26/02
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Annular Solar Eclipses
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Craig Small - AAI
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