July 2020 Observing Night
On Saturday July 18th, and weather-permitting, the Charlie Elliott Astronomy Club will have an informal observing night on the Jon Wood Astronomy Field (which is on the right, shortly after turning onto Elliott Trail from Marben Farm Rd). We will NOT be at the Campbell Aquatics Building. This event is free.
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- Recommended arrival time is at sunset (~8:45 PM).
- The automatic road gate on Elliott Trail at Marben Farm Road closes for incoming traffic at 4:30 p.m., so be prepared to enter the gate code when you arrive. The gate opens automatically for outgoing traffic as you approach it to leave, so no gate code is required to exit. [Gate codes are issued to current members of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. Contact a CE officer or committee chair if you need help with this.
- Those who arrive early are invited to bring a camp chair and their own drink, food, or snack. We look forward to socializing but will not be sharing food due to COVID-19.
- We remind all attendees that the CDC’s 6-foot social distancing guideline remains in effect. In consideration of others, please wear a facemask if you are within 6′.
- According to Sky Safari, the 3.4% moon sets at 7:15 p.m. at our location. Sunset will be at 8:44 p.m., astronomical dusk ends at 10:22 p.m. with the Sun finally 18 degrees below horizon and “full darkness”.