> Hacienda elementary is having an astronomy/planetarium night October 2nd.
> The school is near Almaden expressway and Hillsdale Av in San Jose (also
> near 85 & 87). We expect over 100 people some to attend astronomy night
> and we're trying to arrange for 10 telescopes to be there. The moon will
> be between approx. 1st quarter. and set near midnight, sunset is about
> 7PM. The telescope viewing will be from dark to 9:30. We're asking any
> parents that have telescopes or binoculars to bring them. Several
> astronomers have confirmed, but we're still seeking a few more.
>
> At astronomy night we will also have a portable planetarium coming,
> http://www.portableplanetarium.com/intro.html and Doug Brown of Fremont
> Peak observatory will give a presentation on Mars. This event will also
> raise funds for the science and the robotics program. There are 29
> students involved in LEGO robotics, and their project is Mars this year.
>
> Please email wayne.$marquino$@No-Spam$ge.com if you're interested in
> attending this event. (remove the $ from email address). I need advance
> notice, because I need to comply a list of astronomers who attend.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Wayne Marquino
>
> Voice- (408) 925-4271
> Cell- (408) 314-6675
> FAX- (408) 925-6182
>
> Hacienda is an Earth Science magnet elementary school,
> <http://www.sjusd.k12.ca.us/sites/elem/Hacienda/index.html ,
> http://www.sjusd.k12.ca.us/sites/elem/Hacienda/abouthacienda.htm > which
> draws children from diverse backgrounds over San Jose. This event is for
> community building effort and a fundraiser! for science and robotics at
> the school. The school is near Almaden expressway and Hillsdale Av in San
> Jose.
> http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&address=1290
> +kimberly&city=&state=&zipcode=95118&homesubmit=Get+Map
>
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