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Anza-Borrego Foundation Announces New Celestial Events
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Briana Ross
Phone: (760) 767-0446
September 2, 2009
Anza-Borrego Foundation Announces New Celestial Events
Borrego Springs, CA – Anza-Borrego Foundation’s Institute announces its fall and winter astronomy events offering a closer look at the heavens. Escape the city lights and head to the Anza-Borrego Desert for stargazing beyond compare. The Institute is now accepting registrations for this season’s new lineup of classes, located in world-renowned Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in eastern San Diego County. Program instructors include Dennis Mammana, noted astronomer and celestial photographer who has shared the wonder of the night sky with audiences around the world.
The Institute’s wide variety of celestial programs range from desert stargazing and photography to astronomy lectures. Whether you’re new to the “sky scene,” an amateur astronomer, or you simply want to be awed by the breathtaking views, Anza-Borrego Institute classes offer something for everyone!
With Borrego Springs’ recent designation as California’s first International Dark Sky Community, this is the perfect time to explore the unparalleled night sky. Surrounded by the 600,000 acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the clear skies of Borrego Springs are uniquely protected from urban lights, making the area one of the world’s prime stargazing locations.
Anza-Borrego Institute 2009-2010 Celestial Events
DESERT STARGAZING FOR BEGINNERS
October 17, 12:30–8:30 pm, Dennis Mammana
This very popular workshop is designed to help you explore and enjoy Borrego’s unparalleled dark skies. Evening stargazing will follow for in-the-field practice of new skills. This class is also offered February 20, 2010.
ABF Members $35/Nonmembers $45
DESERT SKY PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
November 21, 12–7 pm, Dennis Mammana
If you enjoy photography and are fascinated by the night sky, this hands-on course is for you! Learn to capture sunsets as well as nighttime photos of the stars, moon and planets. This course is also offered January 30, 2010.
ABF Members $35/Nonmembers $45
DESERT SKIES OUTDOOR LECTURE SERIES
Popular astronomer Dennis Mammana enlightens and inspires us with the mysteries of the cosmos, followed by telescope viewing, weather permitting. Bring blanket and flashlight (red lens or covering, please) to the Nierenberg Plaza at ABDSP Visitor Center. Suggested donation: $5 per session.
RAIN OF FIRE
November 7, 7–9 pm
Get ready for winter meteor showers!
OUR COSMIC ADDRESS
December 5, 7–9 pm
Explore where we’re located in this vast universe, and discover just how difficult it might be for anyone—or anything—to find us!
2010: A CELESTIAL PREVIEW
January 23, 7–9 pm
An exciting new year of celestial events awaits!
FROM DUST TO DUST . . .
February 13, 7–9 pm
Journey back in time, in search of our cosmic roots, and ponder our ultimate destiny.
A CELESTIAL BUCKET LIST
March 6, 7–9 pm
The heavens are filled with amazing sights you won’t want to miss!
Visit www.theabf.org for a full list of Institute classes, covering topics such as botany, photography, paleontology, native cultures, desert wildlife, and more.
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