Superstition Mountain Astronomical League
2012-2013 Schedule of Public Events (Revised 13-Dec-2012)

The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League is a group of amateur astronomers residing in the Gold Canyon/Apache Junction area. Each year, members of the "League" conduct a series of open house public astronomical observing sessions, called "star parties", to provide the community with telescopic views of celestial objects and to answer any questions about astronomy and astronomical equipment. In short, this is an opportunity to see the moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and other astronomical phenomena using sophisticated telescopes and to talk with very knowledgeable and experienced astronomers. No fee is required.

The schedule for this year's observing season (fall, winter, spring) is shown below. All events are held on a weather permitting basis. I.e., we need clear skies; no rain or a few clouds at most. (You can join a mailing list to be notified of any cancellations or schedule changes.)

2012
Wed. Sep 19 – Peralta Trail Elementary School, 7 – 9pm
Fri. Sep 28 – Central Arizona College Science Night, 7 – 9pm
Fri. Oct 5 – Casa Grande Police Silent Witness Anti-Crime Night, 6 – 8pm
Sat. Nov 17 – Lost Dutchman State Park, 7 – 9pm

2013
Tue. Jan 15 – Peralta Trail Elementary School, 7 – 9pm
Thu. Feb 14 – Lost Dutchman State Park, 7 – 9pm
Fri. Mar 15 – Peralta Trail Elementary School, 7 – 9pm
Sat. Apr 13 – Lost Dutchman State Park, 7 – 9pm (rev.)
Tue. May 14 – Peralta Trail Elementary School, 8 – 10pm

Please scroll down and see maps below. (Click on thumbnail image to enlarge.)

If you have any questions or would like directions, or more information about the Superstition Mountain Astronomical League, please email WJShaheen@aol.com.

(Revised 13-Dec-2012)