Thursday

All Aboard the Transit of Venus

Observers on the North Coast are well-positioned to see the last transit of Venus in our lifetimes on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The celestial phenomenon begins shortly after 6:00 p.m. EDT, when the inner planet appears to straddle the solar limb and is visible until the sun sets with Venus halfway across the sun. In past centuries, transits of Venus were significant as nations collaborated to quantify the size of the solar system and embarked on global expeditions. Today the rare alignment exemplifies how astronomers detect planets orbiting distant stars using the transit method. We have a front row seat, and can view with our eyes what the NASA Kepler Mission hopes to capture many light years away with its sensitive photometer. With some tips, caveats and legal disclaimers, Chuck's presentation will encourage you to do what Momma (and smart astronomers) generally advise against--stare at the sun. Bring safe observing opportunities to your community, participate actively in a transit of Venus experiment and marvel at the solar system in motion on June 5, 2012

It is very important that everyone make their reservations by the posted date.
For dinner, $15/person advance reservation or $20/person at the door.

E-mail: isledz@yahoo.com. or phone: 440-333-7827. Send check to Ingrid Sledz c/o, C.A.S.,
so that it reaches her by Friday, February 24: 22283 Sunnyhill Dr. Rocky River, OH 44116

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. CAS March 1, 2012 Dinner Reservation

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Thursday, March 1, 2012 Meeting Announcement

6:15-7:00 p.m. - Get acquainted and snacks 7:45-8:00 p.m. - Short Business Meeting
7:00-7:45 p.m. - Buffet Dinner (reservations required) 8:00-9:00 p.m. - Featured Speaker (Free to public)

Leonard Krieger CanalWay Center
4524 East 49^th Street (turn onto Whittlesey Way to reach Center), Cuyahoga Heights (216-206-1000)

High School Teachers interested in bringing one or two students, as our guests, please contact Bob Sledz, President, at 440-333-7827 or sledzbob@yahoo.com, if possible two weeks or more prior to a scheduled
meeting date.

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