BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME: Calendar | Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.107.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Astronomy Day DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110521T173000Z DTEND:20110522T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2011/stone-mountain-astronomy-day DESCRIPTION:Join the members of the Rockland County Star Trek Fan Club\, known as the USS \n Abraham Lincoln for an afternoon and evening of astronomy. Dr. Willie Yee\, \n Vice-President of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association\, will present a \n talk on getting started in astronomy on a budget. Dr. Stephen Larson will \n present a talk on the Mythology of the Stars and Constellations. After a \n dinner break\, there will be an opportunity to view the heavens through \n various astronomical telescopes\, along with a tour of the night sky.\n \n  \n \n If you have a red flashlight and binoculars\, bring them.\n \n Directions at: http://symbolicstudies.org/site/center/location/ [1]\n \n \n \n [1] http://symbolicstudies.org/site/center/location/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.37.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:May Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110529T003000Z DTEND:20110529T033000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/may-star-party LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581 DESCRIPTION:*Update (Sat 5:07pm):* The weather for Saturday is looking dubious\, based on \n predictions we think the chances of being able to see more than a few stars \n tonight is low. Hope to see you at the June star party.\n \n The nights are getting shorter\, but the sights are great. Saturn is now \n almost directly overhead\, and surrounded by Galaxies in Virgo and Leo. \n Globular Clusters are now in abundance as we begin our trek into summer. The \n Milkway will rise starting about 11pm\, bringing summer constellations with it \n into view. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.53.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Solar Eclipses and Lasers\, oh my DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110621T233000Z DTEND:20110622T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/solar-eclipses-and-lasers-oh-my LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:June is our reschedule meeting of short member presentations\, come out and \n learn about the Solar Eclipse\, and how to be safe with your green laser.\n \n Scott Ewart will be talking about about his trip to Tahiti in 2010\, taking a \n small sailboat to get under the path of the 2010 South Pacific Solar Eclipse. \n Lots of pictures and stories.\n \n Willie Yee will discuss green laser pointer safety\, especially the issue of \n infra-red emissions\, which may be produced by cheap lasers. He will give a \n demonstration on how to inexpensively detect these emissions with a webcam \n and some common items. Attenders are invited to bring their own green laser \n pointers to be tested. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.38.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:June Star Party - Cancelled DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110626T003000Z DTEND:20110626T033000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/june-star-party-cancelled LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581 DESCRIPTION:*Update: Sat 2:47pm* - Star party is cancelled for this weekend.  The \n weather looks pretty ominous at observing time.\n \n It's almost the shortest night of the year\, but there are still great sights \n up. Saturn remains in the sky shifting slightly to the East. Summer brings \n Vega and the Ring Nebula into view.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.54.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Howie Glatter - Zen and the Art of Collimation DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110719T233000Z DTEND:20110720T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/howie-glatter-zen-and-the-art-of-collimation LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Howie Glatter\, maker of laser collimators and other precision telescope \n accessories will speak on "Zen and the Art of Collimation." \n http://www.collimator.com/coltext.htm [1]\n \n \n [1] http://www.collimator.com/coltext.htm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.39.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:July Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110723T003000Z DTEND:20110723T033000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/july-star-party LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581 DESCRIPTION:We are on for tonight\, Friday July 22nd. It's going to be a hot one\, dress \n appropriately and bring water.\n \n July\, the summer triangle. The Milky Way will be rising as the sun goes down\, \n and should become crisp as the night progresses. Sagittarius\, and the core of \n the galaxy are on the Southern Horizon. The sights are wonderful\, the Lagoon \n Nebula\, Globular Clusters\, the Ring Nebula\, and many more summer wonders will \n be on display. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.55.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Black Holes DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110816T233000Z DTEND:20110817T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/black-holes LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Barry McKernan\, Ph.D.\, Research Associate in Astrophysics at the American \n Museum of Natural History and Associate Professor of Astronomy at City \n College of New York\, will discuss the results of some cutting edge research \n on black holes. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.104.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Granville Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110826T210000Z DTEND:20110828T180000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2011/granville-star-party LOCATION:1328 Post Office Hill Rd Granville\, VT 05747 DESCRIPTION:The Granville Star Party is a member only private star party\, that will take \n place in Granville\, Vermont. Make sure your member dues are up to date if you \n want to participate.\n \n -------- DATE / TIMES --------------------------------------------------------\n \n The date and times are tentatively from Fri - Sun\, the final weekend in \n August. There is some flexibility on dates based on weather (starting on \n Thursday\, staying Sunday night)\, so if you have the ability to have \n flexibility in your schedule\, you can get an extra night or two of observing \n in.\n \n -------- RSVP ----------------------------------------------------------------\n \n There is no cost for the event\, but due to the space\, we'll have to cap the \n total number of attendees to 30. Members and their families are welcome. \n Please RSVP to Sean Dague with the number of attendees you'll have so we can \n keep count of who's planning on coming. The RSVP should be done on AnyVite \n [1].\n \n -------- ACCOMMODATIONS ------------------------------------------------------\n \n There is space for camping on site. The camping area will have access to \n power\, and a nearby structure with running water\, toilet\, shower\, and \n a refrigerator.\n \n The telescope setup area will not have direct power accessible\, but power \n will be readily available other places during the day to recharge batteries.\n \n -------- MEALS ---------------------------------------------------------------\n \n The closest restaurants 10 miles south or 15 miles north of town. People are \n encouraged to bring their own food. We'll have access to charcoal grills.\n \n \n [1] http://anyvite.com/rlatloajom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.40.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:August Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110903T003000Z DTEND:20110903T033000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/august-star-party LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581 DESCRIPTION:The August star party this year is actually in September to dodge a weekend \n when many of the Astronomy members are away. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.56.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Projects from the Dutchess County Science Fair DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110920T233000Z DTEND:20110921T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/astronomy-projects-from-the-dutchess-county-science-fair LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Winners of the Dutchess County Science Fair will present their exhibits. This \n years Science Fair was exceptional in both the number and quality of \n astronomical exhibits. The best of these were invited to speak to the MHAA. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.41.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:September Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20110924T000000Z DTEND:20110924T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/september-star-party LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581 DESCRIPTION:Jupiter\, the giant of planets\, rises just after dark\, and is as big as it \n gets in the night sky. Great views should be had. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.113.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Observe the Moon - Vassar Farm DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20111008T230000Z DTEND:20111009T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2011/observe-the-moon-vassar-farm LOCATION:Intersection of Raymond and Hooker Poughkeepsie\, NY 12601 DESCRIPTION:The Moon: we've sent men to it\; we've written poems about it\; we have a vast \n mythology around it. But have you ever looked at it close up? Mystic \n mountains\, craters\, and "seas" await you at the MHAA's second annual Observe \n the Moon Night at Vassar Farms.\n \n The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be providing a guided tour of \n our nearest astronomical neighbor. This will include observing through club \n provided telescopes starting at 7pm.\n \n At 8pm we'll have an brief program where you can learn more about the moon\, \n where it came from\, how it effects us every day\, and some of the new exciting \n discoveries we are making every day about it.\n \n As an added bonus\, *Jupiter* will up by 9pm\, and will make for a great way to \n close out the night. You'll be able to see the red cloud belts on this far \n away world\, and all 4 moons will be visible in club provided scopes.\n \n The program is *free* and *open to the public*. It's great for all ages\, very \n family friendly\, and no advance reservation is required. As with all \n observing events\, we are subject to the whims of the weather\, and will be \n cancelled if conditions won't allow us to see anything. We'll update the \n website by noon the day of the event with status.\n \n This program is support by the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association [1] and \n the Vassar Farm Preserve [2] as part of their Exploring a Sense of Space 2011 \n event series.\n \n Note: early materials listed 7:30 as the start time\, we'll be starting at 7pm \n instead to get a longer observing session in for the night. Sorry for any \n confusion.\n \n Please help by downloading and printing the attached flier below (click on \n image for PDF version).\n \n \n \n [1] http://midhudsonastro.org\n [2] http://farm.vassar.edu/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.114.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Observe the Moon - Mohunk Preserve DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20111008T230000Z DTEND:20111009T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2011/observe-the-moon-mohunk-preserve DESCRIPTION:Join David Rossetter and other members of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical \n Association for a presentation on the moon and astronomy followed by \n telescope observations of the moon\, stars\, and Jupiter-this is the closest it \n will be to earth until 2022! Ages 8 and up are welcome. Children must always \n be accompanied by an adult.\n \n This is an indoor/outdoor program. *Reservations are required*. Call \n 845-255-0919 for reservations and meeting location. This program is free. \n Visit http://observethemoonnight.org/ [1] and http://midhudsonastro.org/ [2] \n for more information.\n \n \n [1] http://observethemoonnight.org/\n [2] http://midhudsonastro.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.57.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Physics from Newton to Superstring Theory DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20111018T233000Z DTEND:20111019T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/physics-from-newton-to-superstring-theory LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:SUNY Professor Tarun Biswas will talk on Physics from Newton to Superstring \n Theory. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.42.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:October Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20111021T233000Z DTEND:20111022T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/october-star-party LOCATION:Ellenville\, NY 12428 DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT. CHECK BACK LATER FOR RESCHEDULING DETAILS. For October \n we've got a special treat\, and we'll be taking the Star Party across the \n river to Sam's Point Preserve. Jupiter will be a highlight\, the Pleides\, and \n Orion coming up late. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.58.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:New Paltz Planetarium DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20111116T003000Z DTEND:20111116T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/new-paltz-planetarium LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Raj Pandya\, the new director of the John R. Kirk Planetarium at SUNY New \n Paltz\, will present the SUNY New Paltz Planetarium and its capabilities.\n \n For this special meeting\, we'll be meeting in the New Paltz Planetarium. This \n is in the Coykendall Science Building\, across the hall from the main Science \n Auditorium where we used to me. Both the business meeting\, and the main show \n will happen in the Planetarium. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.43.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:November Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20111119T003000Z DTEND:20111119T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/november-star-party LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581 DESCRIPTION:Jupiter\, the king of the planets\, high at sunset\, and ready for your \n inspection. The open clusters of Casiopeia\, the Andromeda Galaxy\, and Orion \n coming up late\, all great views for the night.\n \n Update: Friday 11:38AM - Star Party Confirmed for tonight. Dress warmly\, as \n it's going to drop below freezing tonight. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.119.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:"The City Dark" movie showing DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20111201T003000Z DTEND:20111201T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2011/the-city-dark-movie-showing DESCRIPTION:SUNY NP is screening the award winning documentary\, "The City Dark" on Wed. \n Nov. 30th at 7:30PM at the campus Lecture Center 102. This compelling film \n highlights the problem of encroaching light pollution and the gradually \n disappearing night sky. "Astronomers\, cancer researchers\, ecologists and \n philosophers provide glimpses of what is lost in the glare of city \n lights."  The screening is FREE and open to the public. After the screening \n the public is invited to view to the night sky through telescopes set up out \n side the Lecture Center. For more information: \n http://www.newpaltz.edu/observatory/ [1]   For a campus map: \n http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/ [2]\n \n [1] http://www.newpaltz.edu/observatory/\n [2] http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.44.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:December Star Party - Cancelled DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20111217T003000Z DTEND:20111217T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/december-star-party-cancelled LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581 DESCRIPTION:*Update (2:09pm Friday):* The star party for tonight is cancelled. The clouds \n are rolling in now\, and the forecast looks like we'll be socked in tonight. \n Hope to see you next month.\n \n Orion\, high in the sky\, with the Orion Nebula a bright target. Jupiter \n remains high in the sky\, and a good starting place for the night. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.59.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Short Member Presentations and Holiday Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20111221T003000Z DTEND:20111221T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/short-member-presentations-and-holiday-party LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Short member presentations will feature "The Beer Keg Telescope" "The 300 \n year Daylight Comet"  and "Zhang Heng and Chinese Astronomy."\n \n Members are encouraged to bring holiday snacks and drinks for socializing \n after the meeting. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.120.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Learning to use your new telescope DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120118T003000Z DTEND:20120118T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/learning-to-use-your-new-telescope LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Dr Willie Yee will present on getting started in astronomy with that new \n telescope that you might have gotten over the holidays. People are encouraged \n to bring their scopes\, and their questions. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.133.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:January Star Party - Cancelled DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120122T003000Z DTEND:20120122T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/january-star-party-cancelled LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION:*Update Sat 2pm:* While it does look like the clouds will eventually break \n after dark\, there is going to be a pretty steady 10mph wind at Lake Taghkanic \n [1]\, which is very exposed (one of the disadvantages of having a great \n southern view). That will drive the wind chill down into single digits\, as \n well as kick up this really powdery snow\, which I think is going to make any \n actual viewing problematic\, and cause havoc with people's gear. We'll try \n again in Feb.\n \n Jupiter remains high in the sky\, the Andromeda Galaxy is high overhead\, and \n the Great Nebula of Orion is now high enough to get great views at the start \n of the Star Party. We'll also be trying out a new venue at Lake Taghkanic \n State Park. RSVP required [2].\n \n \n [1] http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.05130&\;lon=-73.63530&\;unit=0&\;lg=english&\;FcstType=graphical\n [2] http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Hudson-Astronomical-Association/events/44822132/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.132.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Sixth Annual High Point Shopping Spree and Luncheon DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120128T153000Z DTEND:20120128T190000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/sixth-annual-high-point-shopping-spree-and-luncheon DESCRIPTION:*Update: *event is postponed to Jan 28th due to weather.\n \n The 2012 event is scheduled for Saturday\, January 21th\, primary\, or Saturday\, \n January 28th backup. Members are encouraged to bring guests\, that's the \n social part. It is always a fun event and a great opportunity to ogle the \n latest gadgets\, acquire those vital accessories you just have to have\, see \n each other in the daylight\, and a good excuse to get out of the house in the \n middle of winter.\n \n The lunch alone is worth the trip. The ride to High Point is up a steep grade \n on Interstate 84 (hence the name High Point) so the drive could get nasty if \n the weather is bad. If the weather isn't good we will reschedule for the \n following Saturday. We will use the club Website to announce the event or \n postponement if necessary.\n \n The itinerary:\n Primary Date: Saturday\, January 21\n Backup Date: Saturday\, January 28\n \n 10:30 AM - Meet at High Point Scientific in Montague NJ. Club members get a \n 3% discount on all purchases. The address and directions can be found at the \n High Point website www.highpointscientific.com [1].\n \n Noon - The now poor but hungry shoppers and their guests will journey to the \n Dimmick Inn\, about 5 minutes away in Milford Pennsylvania. The Dimmick Inn \n has a wonderful lunch menu\, they have a web site too: www.dimmickinn.com [2].\n \n Please notify me\, Bill Walsh\, by phone at (845) 635-2950 or by e-mail at \n bills_eyepiece@midhudsonastro.org [3]. I would like a count for the \n restaurant reservation\, however if you don't call me they can always \n accommodate a few more mouths if necessary.\n \n Check the club website on the day of the event at (845) 255-4719 for status \n and any changes.\n \n \n [1] http://www.highpointscientific.com\n [2] http://www.dimmickinn.com\n [3] mailto:bills_eyepiece@midhudsonastro.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.147.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Annual Member Dinner DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120211T223000Z DTEND:20120212T000000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/annual-member-dinner DESCRIPTION:Come out and join us for the annual members dinner at Shadows on the Hudson \n [1]\, in Poughkeepsie\, NY.\n \n The dinner is open to members and family so bring your spouse\, significant \n other\, etc.  If you're interested in coming\, please RSVP by emailing \n publicity@midhudsonastro.org [2] (make sure to mention how many will be \n coming).\n \n Come for the great discussions\, stay for the food!\n \n \n [1] http://shadowsonthehudson.com\n [2] mailto:publicity@midhudsonastro.org?subject=Annual%20Astronomy%20Dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.134.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:February Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120218T003000Z DTEND:20120218T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/february-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION:*Update:* 7am. The Star Party is on for tonight. For people that RSVPed\, \n we'll see you there. For everyone else RSVPs are now closed to additional \n people\, as the license plate list has been sent to the Park.\n \n February means Orion is high in the sky\, and while Jupiter is fading into the \n West\, Mars will be in it's ideal viewing position this year (if we get a \n still atmosphere) as it starts it's retrograde path. The open clusters of \n Canis Major and Monoceres will also be great targets.\n \n This event is at Lake Taghkanic State Park and as such and RSVP is required \n [1] on our meetup site [2] so the State Police don't ticket you for being in \n the park when it's closed.\n \n Sunset                     5:30 p.m.\n End civil twilight         5:59 p.m.\n Moonrise                   4:28 a.m. on following day\n \n  \n \n [1] http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Hudson-Astronomical-Association/events/44825702/\n [2] http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Hudson-Astronomical-Association/events/44825702/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.121.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:The Mystery of Beta Lyrae DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120222T003000Z DTEND:20120222T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/the-mystery-of-beta-lyrae LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Beta Lyrae is the second brightest star in the summer constellation of Lyra\, \n the Harp\, best known to Amature Astronomers for the bright star Vega\, and the \n Ring Nebula. In 1784 it was discovered to be a variable star. But modern \n science has discovered that this is no ordinary variable\, but two stars \n orbiting so closely together that they are no longer even round.\n \n Come join us\, as Dr. Fred Chromey\, Professor of Astronomy at Vassar College\, \n presents "The Mystery of Beta Lyrae". END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.135.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:March Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120317T233000Z DTEND:20120318T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/march-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION:*Update:* 9am Sat. Tonight's weather is looking quite good. The star party is \n on for Saturday.\n \n *RSVP Required* for attendence. Please see our Meetup site [1] for more \n details.\n \n While Jupiter is fading away\, Leo\, Virgo\, and the center of the local super \n cluster are in prime viewing conditions\, Galaxies everywhere. Mars is bright \n and visible for it's best viewing in 2012.\n \n Sunset                     7:04 p.m. End civil twilight         \n 7:32 p.m. Moonrise                   4:08 a.m. on following day  \n \n [1] http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Hudson-Astronomical-Association/events/56154812/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.122.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:The City Dark: A Search for Night on a Planet that Never Sleeps DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120320T233000Z DTEND:20120321T013000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/the-city-dark-a-search-for-night-on-a-planet-that-never-sleeps LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:THE CITY DARK [1] is a feature documentary about the loss of night. After \n moving to NYC from rural Maine\, filmmaker Ian Cheney asks a simple question - \n do we need the stars? - taking him from Brooklyn to Mauna Kea\, Paris\, and \n beyond. Exploring the threat of killer asteroids in Hawaii\, tracking hatching \n turtles along the Florida coast\, and rescuing injured birds on Chicago \n streets\, Cheney unravels the myriad implications of a globe glittering with \n lights - including increased breast cancer rates from exposure to light at \n night\, and a generation of kids without a glimpse of the universe above. \n Featuring stunning astrophotography and a cast of eclectic scientists\, THE \n CITY DARK is the definitive story of light pollution and the disappearing \n stars.\n Written by Wicked Delicate Films [2]. Running time 84minutes.\n \n \n [1] http://www.thecitydark.com/\n [2] http://www.imdb.com/search/title?plot_author=Wicked%20Delicate%20Films&\;view=simple&\;sort=alpha END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.136.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:April Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120414T000000Z DTEND:20120414T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/april-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION:*Update (Fri 7:30am):* Star Party is confirmed for tonght. RSVPs have been \n sent to the park.\n \n *RSVP Required* for attendence by Thursday April 12. Please see our Meetup \n site [1] for more details.\n \n Mars is up high in the sky. Saturn rises a little later. Virgo and Leo will \n be high and full of galaxies\, as we peer into the center of our galactic \n core.\n \n Sunset: 7:35 p.m\n \n End civil twilight: 8:04 p.m.\n \n Moonrise: 2:44 a.m.\n \n \n [1] http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Hudson-Astronomical-Association/events/44826512/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.123.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Ancient Stars DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120417T233000Z DTEND:20120418T013000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/ancient-stars LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Raj Pandya\, Director of the John R. Kirk Planetarium of SUNY New Paltz\, will \n be joined by Tim Watson of the SUNY NP'S Department of History for a \n presentation on Ancient Stars. We will be able to see the sky as it was \n during the historical times when the stories we hear were developed. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.159.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Weekend Astronomy Night DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120421T233000Z DTEND:20120422T023000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/weekend-astronomy-night DESCRIPTION:FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL AGES WELCOME.\n \n Begin with a simulated view of the stars in the dome theater at the John R. \n Kirk Planetarium\, Coykendall Science Building at SUNY New Paltz. Multiple \n shows will be offered to accomodate the public.\n \n After the show\, if the sky is clear\, observe the wonders of the night sky \n with telescopes at the Smolen Observatory\, next to Alumni Soccer Field\, SUNY \n New Paltz. http://www.newpaltz.edu/observatory/ [1]\n \n Campus Map: http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/ [2] (Note that East Entrance at \n Mohonk Ave. is now closed)\n \n For more astronomy events: http://midhudsonastro.org/ [3]\n \n \n [1] http://www.newpaltz.edu/observatory/\n [2] http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/\n [3] http://midhudsonastro.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.149.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Global Astronomy Night DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120428T000000Z DTEND:20120428T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/global-astronomy-night LOCATION:Intersection of Raymond and Hooker Poughkeepsie\, NY 12601 DESCRIPTION:As part of a celebration of Global Astronomy Month\, the MHAA will be doing an \n outdoor program at Vassar Farm Preserve for Global Astronomy Night. Saturn\, \n Mars\, and the Moon will all be showing off that night. This is a free\, family \n friendly event\, good for all ages. Please come out and join us and spread the \n word.\n \n \n Click on the image to download [1] our flier. Please spread the word with \n organizations around our community.\n \n \n [1] http://midhudsonastro.org/sites/midhudsonastro.org/files/global_astronomy_night_2012.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.152.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:NEAF 2012 - Day 1 DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120428T123000Z DTEND:20120428T220000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/neaf-2012-day-1 DESCRIPTION:Our 21st Anniversary! April 28th - 29th\, 2012\n America's Premier Astronomy Expo\n Only 30 minutes away from New York City at Rockland Community College [1]\, \n Suffern\, NY\n  \n For more information see: http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf/index.html \n [2]\n \n \n [1] http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf/location.html\n [2] http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.156.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:NEAF 2012 - Day 2 DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120429T140000Z DTEND:20120429T220000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/neaf-2012-day-2 DESCRIPTION:Our 21st Anniversary! April 28th - 29th\, 2012\n America's Premier Astronomy Expo\n Only 30 minutes away from New York City at Rockland Community College [1]\, \n Suffern\, NY\n  \n For more information see: http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf/index.html \n [2]\n \n \n [1] http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf/location.html\n [2] http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf/index.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.137.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:May Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120512T003000Z DTEND:20120512T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/may-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION:Saturn\, Mars\, and the Summer Constellations all coming into view.\n \n Sunset                     8:06 p.m.\n End civil twilight         8:37 p.m.\n Moonrise                   1:17 a.m. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.124.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Globular Clusters DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120515T233000Z DTEND:20120516T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/globular-clusters LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Frank Bifulco of the Rockland Astronomy Club will present a talk on the \n nature of globular clusters\, a favorite target of many amateur astronomers.\n \n A globular cluster is a spherical [1] collection of stars [2] that orbits a \n galactic core [3] as a satellite [4]. Globular clusters are very tightly \n bound by gravity [5]\, which gives them their spherical shapes and relatively \n high stellar densities toward their centers.\n \n  \n \n \n [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphere\n [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star\n [3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galactic_Center\n [4] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite\n [5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.151.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Transit of Venus DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120605T210000Z DTEND:20120606T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/transit-of-venus LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:MHAA and SUNY New Paltz will be jointly putting on an event for the Transit \n of Venus [1].\n \n SUNY New Paltz and the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association have joined forces \n to provide the public with a unique opportunity to view an astronomical event \n that will not occur again in the lifetime of any person alive today.\n \n WHAT exactly is the Transit of Venus? At 6:03PM local time the planet Venus \n will\, from our perspective\, appear to touch the edge of the sun and begin its \n journey or transit across the face of our home star.\n \n WHY is this important? What prompted nations in the 18th century to launch \n expeditions to the far corners of the globe spending vast sums of money to \n view this event? Warring countries granted safe passage to expeditions from \n enemy nations all in an effort to determine ONE number! What could possibly \n justify such an undertaking?\n \n CURIOUS? Would you like to see what they saw using modern solar telescopes? \n And would you like to learn why they undertook such hazardous journeys \n frequently risking both their lives and their fortunes in the process?\n \n Dr. Amy Forestell will address these and many other aspects of this \n extraordinary event in her talk  at the SUNY New Paltz \, Lecture Center.\n \n The talk begins at 5:00PM followed by viewing of the transit through special \n solar telescopes in front of the Coykendall Science Building. \n http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/ [2]  Members of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical \n Association will  assist and provide additional solar scopes for public \n viewing.\n \n The event will also be streamed live onto giant screens in the Lecture Center \n from the Observatory atop Mauna Kea in Hawaii. The event will end at 9 PM.\n \n Before leaving\, the public will have a chance to view Saturn and it’s \n majestic rings – a thoroughly breathtaking experience - through telescopes \n set up on the quad. It’s the perfect end to a memorable night.\n \n Attached is a flyer providing information about this once in a lifetime \n event. I realize that many schools will not be able to distribute the flyers \n to every student but we would appreciate it if flyers could be posted on \n bulletin boards and if faculty could be informed so that students and their \n families could take advantage of this special opportunity.\n \n \n [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit_of_Venus\n [2] http://www.newpaltz.edu/map/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.138.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:June Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120616T003000Z DTEND:20120616T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/june-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION:Summer\, the nights are short\, but the weather can let you stay up until dawn. \n Sagitarius is now up\, the center of our milky way\, filled with globular \n clusters and wonderful nebula. Come join us.\n \n Reminder: all Star Parties require an RSVP on meetup [1] by Thursday at \n midnight.\n \n Sunset: 8:33 p.m.\n   End civil twilight: 9:07 p.m.\n   Moonrise: 3:09 a.m.\n \n [1] http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Hudson-Astronomical-Association/events/44826642/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.125.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Novel Materials for Telescope Mirrors DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120619T233000Z DTEND:20120620T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/novel-materials-for-telescope-mirrors LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michael Every\, Rochester Institute of Technology END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.139.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:July Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120714T003000Z DTEND:20120714T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/july-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION: \n \n 13 July 2012          Eastern Daylight Time Sunset               \n       8:30 p.m. End civil twilight         9:04 p.m. Moonrise       \n             1:09 a.m. Moonrise                   1:46 a.m. on \n following day   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.126.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:July 2012 Meeting DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120717T233000Z DTEND:20120718T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/july-2012-meeting LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Content TBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.162.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Astronomy Outreach DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120719T140000Z DTEND:20120722T160000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/the-grey-fox-bluegrass-festival-astronomy-outreach DESCRIPTION:The folks putting on the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival have asked if a \n presentation relating to Astronomy could be given in the Family tent. \n Something geared to a young audience. Would anyone who has engaged in this \n sort of thing before have any interest in helping out or have any materials \n that would be useful? Participants in any aspect of the outreach will receive \n a full day pass to the festival and be allowed to spend the night camping in \n the High Meadow or stay in the area designated for RVs if they wish to do so. \n They will also have plenty of time to enjoy themselves at a well run award \n winning gathering. The music at Grey Fox is not strictly bluegrass. It tends \n to be jam centric and has a very broad appeal. There are showers available as \n well as access to electricity and the site director has offered to assist \n members with transporting their gear. Thousands of people of all ages from \n all over the world attend the festival annually. We will be providing \n hundreds of people with the opportunity to take their first look through a \n telescope. The dates of the festival are July 19th through the 22nd although \n not much takes place on the 22nd. The number of day passes available are \n limited. Anyone able to take part in this event should contact Rick V at \n newsletter@midhudsonastro.org [1] or myself at secretary@midhudsonastro.org \n [2]  as soon as possible and let us know which days they will be there. We \n could use a few more telescopes and helping hands. You can learn more about \n the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival at \n http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com/ws/pages/home.php [3].  \n \n [1] http://midhudsonastro.org//00002142/!x-usc:mailto:newsletter@midhudsonastro.org\n [2] mailto:secretary@midhudsonastro.org\n [3] //00002142/!x-usc:http://www.greyfoxbluegrass.com/ws/pages/home.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.158.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:AOSNY StarFest 2012 DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120720Z DTEND:20120722Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/aosny-starfest-2012 DESCRIPTION:From: RAFlash99@aol.com [1]\n To: AmateurObserversSociety@yahoogroups.com [2]\n CC: aos_starfest@yahoogroups.com [3]\n Sent: 3/21/2012 1:16:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time\n Subj: The AOS Starfest 2012 Registration Is Open!\n  \n \n  \n The 2012 Starfest Registration is open! This year\, we're holding the event at \n the Shady Pines Campground in Savoy\, Massachusetts. This is the same location \n where the Rockland Astronomy Club holds its Summer Star Party.\n \n  \n \n Save these dates for Starfest: July 20 and 21.\n \n  \n \n All details about the location\, costs\, facilities\, and getting accommodations \n are outlined on the attached Registration Form. All questions should be \n directed to the following email: lilystarfest@yahoo.com [4]\n \n  \n \n Basically\, it will work this way. You must pay AOS to register for Starfest\, \n but you must contact Shady Pines separately to reserve a campsite and/or \n cabin at the campground. This is explained in detail on the registration \n form. Your registration with AOS will entitle you to a pizza dinner on \n Saturday night during Starfest.\n \n  \n \n There is a last minute addition not on the registration form. In addition to \n the campsites and cabins\, there is also one trailer available at Shady Pines \n for people who don't want to camp. But this is first come first served and \n anybody thinking about this route should contact Shady Pines asap to reserve \n it. The trailer has 1 queen bed in a "bedroom" and 2 bunk beds in a common \n room\, plus bathroom and kitchen facilities. It costs $90 per night. You need \n to bring your own bedding and towels.\n \n  \n \n We want to have everyone sign up for Starfest and reserve their campsite or \n cabin as early as possible so please register without delay!\n \n  \n \n Thank you\,\n \n  \n \n Rich Huber and Linda Prince\n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n Registration forms are available to be downloaded from the AOS website\,\n \n www.aosny.org\n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n \n [1] mailto:RAFlash99@aol.com\n [2] mailto:AmateurObserversSociety@yahoogroups.com\n [3] mailto:aos_starfest@yahoogroups.com\n [4] http://midhudsonastro.org//00000899/!x-usc:mailto:lilystarfest@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.140.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:August Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120811T003000Z DTEND:20120811T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/august-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION: \n \n 10 August 2012        Eastern Daylight Time Sunset               \n       8:02 p.m. End civil twilight         8:33 p.m. Moonrise       \n            11:44 p.m. on preceding day Moonrise                 \n  12:24 a.m. on following day   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.127.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:August 2012 Meeting DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120821T233000Z DTEND:20120822T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/august-2012-meeting LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Content TBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.141.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:September Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120915T000000Z DTEND:20120915T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/september-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION: \n \n 14 September 2012     Eastern Daylight Time Sunset                 \n     7:06 p.m. End civil twilight         7:34 p.m. Moonrise         \n           4:56 a.m. Moonrise                   6:05 a.m. on \n following day   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.128.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:September 2012 Meeting DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120918T233000Z DTEND:20120919T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/september-2012-meeting LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Content TBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.154.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:Observe the Moon - Vassar Farm DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20120922T233000Z DTEND:20120923T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2012/observe-the-moon-vassar-farm LOCATION:Intersection of Raymond and Hooker Poughkeepsie\, NY 12601 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.142.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:October Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20121012T233000Z DTEND:20121013T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/october-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION: \n \n 12 October 2012       Eastern Daylight Time Sunset                 \n     6:18 p.m. End civil twilight         6:46 p.m. Moonrise         \n           3:43 a.m. Moonrise                   4:52 a.m. on \n following day   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.129.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:October 2012 Meeting DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20121016T233000Z DTEND:20121017T010000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/october-2012-meeting LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Content TBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.143.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:November Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20121110T003000Z DTEND:20121110T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/november-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION: \n \n 9 November 2012       Eastern Standard Time Sunset                 \n     4:40 p.m. End civil twilight         5:09 p.m. Moonrise         \n           1:30 a.m. Moonrise                   2:39 a.m. on \n following day   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.130.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:November 2012 Meeting DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20121121T003000Z DTEND:20121121T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/november-2012-meeting LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Content TBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.144.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:December Star Party DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20121208T003000Z DTEND:20121208T030000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/december-star-party LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502 DESCRIPTION: \n \n 7 December 2012       Eastern Standard Time Sunset                 \n     4:24 p.m. End civil twilight         4:55 p.m. Moonrise         \n          12:21 a.m. Moonrise                   1:28 a.m. on \n following day   END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calendar.131.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org SUMMARY:December 2012 Meeting DTSTAMP:20120518T074503Z DTSTART:20121219T003000Z DTEND:20121219T020000Z URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/december-2012-meeting LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY DESCRIPTION:Content TBA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR