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Introductory Presentation – 6:30 PM

Title: Objects of the Quarter

Presenter: Mary Turner, Ph.D,

In her latest sky talk, Mary Turner, TAAA’s Chief Observer, takes us on a tour of the summer night sky. With the use of astronomical data, images, and mythology, Mary provides an overview of what to expect in the sky during the coming months.

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Main Presentation – 7:30 PM

Title: Catalina Sky Survey; What It Does and How Amateur Astronomers Can Help

Presenter: Eric J. Christensen, Chief Investigator of Catalina Sky Survey, University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory

Chief Investigator Eric J. Christensen will give an overview of the Catalina Sky Survey (CSS), the NASA funded project based at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Lab. CSS is dedicated to discovering and tracking near-Earth objects (NEOs). Learn about CSS’s history, latest discoveries, and crucial role in planetary defense against potentially hazardous asteroids. Eric will talk about the value of Asteroid Day (June 30), mitigation options should an impact from an NEO be predicted, plus the contributions amateur astronomers make to the discovery process.

Come join us for a presentation from the fundamentals of amateur astronomy. This month Stephen Ferris will do part 2 of his “Cosmology” presentation. The “Constellation of the Month” is “Bootes” presented by Bill Yohey.

 6:30 PM:  Introductory Presentation

Title: Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo

Presenter: Pranvera Hyseni

7:30 PM:  Main Presentation

Title: Juno Space Probe Update

Presenter: Dr. William Hubbard, Professor Emeritus of the Lunar and Planetary Lab and Co-Investigator of the Juno Mission to Jupiter

Open House for the Lunar and Planetary Lab (LPL).  LPL is in the Kuiper Sciences Building on the UA Mall, just east of Flandrau Planetarium.  This year’s theme is HiRISE and Mars.