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UID:calendar.32.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:February Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20110226T003000Z
DTEND:20110226T030000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/february-star-party
LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581
DESCRIPTION:February brings us Orion at it's full height overhead\, with the Orion nebula  \n shining brightly.  The winter open star clusters (M36\, M37\, M38) will be  \n other great targets for the night.\n \n February is always a cold one\, so make sure to show up on time\, and dress  \n very warmly.  Hand and foot warmers work out nicely for this time of year.
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UID:calendar.50.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:What Every Dog Should Know About Quantum Physics
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20110315T233000Z
DTEND:20110316T010000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/what-every-dog-should-know-about-quantum-physics
LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Chad Orzel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and  \n Astronomy at Union College in Schenectady\, NY\, the author of\n How to Teach Physics to Your Dog [1]\, and a blogger for Science Blogs [2].  \n He'll be presenting a way to wrap your head around quantum physics by seeing  \n the world through a dog's eyes.\n \n \n [1] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416572295?ie=UTF8&amp\;tag=seasmenwal-20&amp\;linkCode=as2&amp\;camp=1789&amp\;creative=390957&amp\;creativeASIN=1416572295\n [2] http://scienceblogs.com/principles/
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UID:calendar.33.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:March Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20110326T233000Z
DTEND:20110327T020000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/march-star-party
LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581
DESCRIPTION:March\, the one time of the year that it is possible to do the full Messier  \n Marathon. A highlight of March is the Virgo super cluster of galaxies\, as we  \n look towards the center of our local super cluster. Saturn will be making an  \n appearance shortly after dark on the eastern horizon. Dress warmly.
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UID:calendar.49.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Observing at Vassar Farm
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20110403T000000Z
DTEND:20110403T030000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2011/observing-at-vassar-farm
LOCATION:Intersection of Raymond and Hooker Poughkeepsie\, NY 12601
DESCRIPTION:As a follow up to our fall Observe the moon event we'll be doing a spring  \n event at Vassar Farm.  Saturn will be its biggest and brightest at that  \n point. We'll also be looking at the Orion nebula\, star clusters\, and  \n galaxies.\n \n \n \n We'll be starting observing at 8pm and going until about 10 depending on  \n attendance. There will be a brief lecture on some of the sites that you'll  \n get to see that night.\n \n Bring yourself\, warm clothes\, and a sense of wonder\, and enjoy the night.  \n Telescopes provided by the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association.
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UID:calendar.46.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:North East Astronomy Forum
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20110416T123000Z
DTEND:20110417T220000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/event/2011/north-east-astronomy-forum
DESCRIPTION:Our 20th Anniversary! April 16th - 17th\, 2011\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 \n Check out the Astronomy Technology Today article on NEAF 2010 [2]\n NEAF is a great show put on by the Rockland Astronomy Club\, and something  \n that many MHAA members go down to.  For more information\, check out  \n http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/NEAF/index.html [3]\n \n \n [1] location.html\n [2] ATT_NEAF.pdf\n [3] http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/NEAF/index.html
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UID:calendar.51.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:The Mythology of the Constellations
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20110419T233000Z
DTEND:20110420T010000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/the-mythology-of-the-constellations
LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Steve Larsen is the author of The Mythic Imagination [1]\, and Fire in the  \n Mind [2]\, the biography of Joseph Campbell\, as well as dozens of other books  \n on mythology and psychology. He is director of the Center for Symbolic  \n Studies in New Paltz.\n \n He will talk about the myths of the figures associated with the  \n constellations\, including those of other cultures\, and the role of celestial  \n awareness in the development of cultures.\n \n \n [1] http://www.amazon.com/dp/0892815744/?tag=seasmenwal-20\n [2] http://www.amazon.com/dp/0892818735/?tag=seasmenwal-20
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UID:calendar.34.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:April Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20110501T000000Z
DTEND:20110501T030000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2011/april-star-party
LOCATION:Wilcox County Park Stanfordville\, New York 12581
DESCRIPTION:Saturn is now high in the sky\, an easy target\, and sure to please.\n \n April is also the time of galaxies\, the faint fuzzies that are island  \n universes all to themselves. The tripple in Leo will be font and center\, the  \n super cluster in Virgo\, with so many galaxies it's hard to figure out which  \n one you are looking at.
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UID:calendar.52.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Weighing the Universe: Measuring the Dark Matter Content of Galaxies
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20110517T233000Z
DTEND:20110518T010000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2011/weighing-the-universe-measuring-the-dark-matter-content-of-galaxies
LOCATION:Coykendall Science BuildingSUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Dark Matter. It sound mysterious\, frightening\, and is definitely confusing.  \n First theorized nearly a hundred years ago\, our current best understanding is  \n that it outnumbers regular every day mater by a factor of 5 to 1. While we  \n don't know what it actually is yet\, over the past 40 years we've learned a  \n lot about what it does\, and how it has a very critical role in the formation  \n of galaxies.\n \n Join us\, as Dr Amy Forestell\, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy  \n at the State University of New York at New Paltz\, shows us some of the latest  \n techniques to characterize and model the effects of dark matter. It promises  \n to be illuminating.
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UID:calendar.107.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Stone Mountain Astronomy Day
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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/
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UID:calendar.37.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:May Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.53.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Solar Eclipses and Lasers\, oh my
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.38.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:June Star Party - Cancelled
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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. 
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UID:calendar.54.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Howie Glatter - Zen and the Art of Collimation
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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
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UID:calendar.39.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:July Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.55.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Black Holes
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.104.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Granville Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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
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UID:calendar.40.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:August Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.56.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Projects from the Dutchess County Science Fair
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.41.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:September Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.113.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Observe the Moon - Vassar Farm
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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/
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UID:calendar.114.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Observe the Moon - Mohunk Preserve
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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/
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UID:calendar.57.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Physics from Newton to Superstring Theory
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.42.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:October Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.58.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:New Paltz Planetarium
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.43.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:November Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.119.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:"The City Dark" movie showing
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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/
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UID:calendar.44.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:December Star Party - Cancelled
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.59.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Short Member Presentations and Holiday Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.120.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Learning to use your new telescope
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.133.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:January Star Party - Cancelled
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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&amp\;lon=-73.63530&amp\;unit=0&amp\;lg=english&amp\;FcstType=graphical\n [2] http://www.meetup.com/Mid-Hudson-Astronomical-Association/events/44822132/
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UID:calendar.132.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Annual High Point Shopping Spree and Luncheon
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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
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UID:calendar.147.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Annual Member Dinner
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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
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UID:calendar.134.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:February Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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/
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UID:calendar.121.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:The Mystery of Beta Lyrae
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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".
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UID:calendar.135.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:March Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20120316T233000Z
DTEND:20120317T020000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/march-star-party
LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502
DESCRIPTION: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  
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UID:calendar.122.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:The City Dark: A Search for Night on a Planet that Never Sleeps
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20120320T233000Z
DTEND:20120321T010000Z
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 is a feature documentary about the loss of night. After moving  \n to NYC from rural Maine\, filmmaker Ian Cheney asks a simple question - do we  \n need the stars? - taking him from Brooklyn to Mauna Kea\, Paris\, and beyond.  \n Exploring the threat of killer asteroids in Hawaii\, tracking hatching turtles  \n along the Florida coast\, and rescuing injured birds on Chicago streets\,  \n Cheney unravels the myriad implications of a globe glittering with lights -  \n including increased breast cancer rates from exposure to light at night\, and  \n a generation of kids without a glimpse of the universe above. Featuring  \n stunning astrophotography and a cast of eclectic scientists\, THE CITY DARK is  \n the definitive story of light pollution and the disappearing stars. Written  \n by Wicked Delicate Films [1]\n \n \n [1] http://www.imdb.com/search/title?plot_author=Wicked%20Delicate%20Films&amp\;view=simple&amp\;sort=alpha
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UID:calendar.136.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:April Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20120414T000000Z
DTEND:20120414T030000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/april-star-party
LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502
DESCRIPTION: \n \n 13 April 2012         Eastern Daylight Time Sunset                \n       7:35 p.m. End civil twilight         8:04 p.m. Moonrise        \n             2:07 a.m. Moonrise                   2:44 a.m. on  \n following day\n  
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UID:calendar.123.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Ancient Stars
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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.
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UID:calendar.149.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Global Astronomy Night
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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. Come out and join us.
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UID:calendar.137.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:May Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20120512T003000Z
DTEND:20120512T030000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/may-star-party
LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502
DESCRIPTION: 11 May 2012           Eastern Daylight Time\n \n Sunset                     8:06 p.m. End civil twilight          \n 8:37 p.m. Moonrise                  12:43 a.m. Moonrise          \n           1:17 a.m. on following day  
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UID:calendar.124.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:Globular Clusters
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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
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UID:calendar.138.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:June Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20120616T003000Z
DTEND:20120616T030000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/starparty/2012/june-star-party
LOCATION:1528 Route 82Ancram\, NY 12502
DESCRIPTION: \n \n 15 June 2012          Eastern Daylight Time Sunset                \n       8:33 p.m. End civil twilight         9:07 p.m. Moonrise        \n             2:35 a.m. Moonrise                   3:09 a.m. on  \n following day  
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:calendar.125.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:June 2012 Meeting
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
DTSTART:20120619T233000Z
DTEND:20120620T010000Z
URL;VALUE=URI:http://midhudsonastro.org/meeting/2012/june-2012-meeting
LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz76 South ManheimNew Paltz\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Content TBA
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UID:calendar.139.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:July Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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  
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:calendar.126.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:July 2012 Meeting
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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
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UID:calendar.140.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:August Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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  
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:calendar.127.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:August 2012 Meeting
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:calendar.141.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:September Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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:20120222T114503Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:calendar.142.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:October Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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:20120222T114503Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:calendar.143.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:November Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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:20120222T114503Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:calendar.144.field_date.0@midhudsonastro.org
SUMMARY:December Star Party
DTSTAMP:20120222T114503Z
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:20120222T114503Z
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
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