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SUMMARY:Cloudy Nights Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The forecast seems to be definite clouds for tonight\, so we are cancelling the observing night\, but… \nWe are going to try a new alternative option.  The club will be hosting a workshop for kids and adults to work on projects\, learn about science\, and commiserate on a cloudy night.  Also\, membership packages and club merchandise will be available for pickup/purchase. \nGMAC Cloudy Nights Workshop\nThis is a new event from the General Motors Astronomy Club that will act as a backup to cancelled observing nights.  Depending on interest\, we may continue this event or change it to meet your needs.  The event is held in our 2000 square-foot pole barn\, where we have lots of space for projects\, plenty of tools\, and a play area for the kids.  Activities include: \n\nSPECIAL PROJECT TONIGHT: Measuring Density – Our Senior Astronomer\, Tony Licata\, found some actual meteorites from the January bolide event in Hamburg Township and I have been working on calculating the trajectory of the meteor in a computer simulation.  Tony has agreed to bring his meteorites tonight and we will be measuring their density to aid in the computer simulation efforts.  We would encourage you to bring other small objects (less than 2 inches) and we can measure their density as well.\nThe kids will be invited to join a fun hands-on activity\, entitled “Will it Float”\, with playdough and water!\nPizza\, snacks\, and drinks provided\nWork on science projects\, build stuff\nLearn to use tools and lab equipment (hammers\, ratchets\, impact wrench\, multimeters\, graduated cylinders\, mass balances\, and much more…)\n\n  \nWhat to Bring (optional): \n\nSmall objects to measure density\nYour telescope\, and we can teach you how to clean and collimate it\nAnything broken (appliances\, toys\, computers) and we’ll fix it together… or we’ll at least find out how it works 😊\n\n  \nJoin us 6PM to 10PM at: \nGoodall Barn \n13665 Hibner Rd\nHartland\, MI 48353\n+1 540 718 3278 \nBear with us\, this is the first time we’ve done a workshop and it is last minute\, so we’ll have to make it fun together.  If you have any ideas for projects\, bring them along.  Our team of engineers and designers love to work on projects with the kids.  We hope to see you there!  If you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to call me.
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/open-observing-night-10122018/
LOCATION:MPG Softball Fields\, 13120 Commerce Rd\, Milford\, MI\, 48380\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Observing
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SUMMARY:Open Observing Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our open observing night\, at the Milford Proving Grounds. No telescope required\, just make sure you dress for the weather. Note that there is no power on site\, so if your scope needs power\, bring a battery. Everyone is welcome\, but non-GM employees will be asked to sign a waiver. \nSee attached for details: \nMPG Open Observing Night & Waiver
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/open-observing-night-20180810/
LOCATION:MPG Softball Fields\, 13120 Commerce Rd\, Milford\, MI\, 48380\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Observing Night IX
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our open observing night\, at the Milford Proving Grounds. No telescope required\, just make sure you dress for the weather. Note that there is no power on site\, so if your scope needs power\, bring a battery. Everyone is welcome\, so bring your friends and family. \nYou may also follow this event on Facebook here:  Open Observing Night IX \nSee attached for details:  MPG Open Observing Night & Waiver \nNote that non-GM employees will be asked to sign a waiver.
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/open-observing-night-20180713/
LOCATION:MPG Softball Fields\, 13120 Commerce Rd\, Milford\, MI\, 48380\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="GMAC":MAILTO:tglicata@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Hamburg Meteorite Presentation\, Open Observing Night VIII
DESCRIPTION:Although we are a bit bummed out about the weather forecast\, the show must go on\, so we have lined up an exciting presentation: \nYou may recall the meteor that was seen from all over Michigan in late January this year. We are excited to announce that Tony Licata\, a member of our club\, found some fragments of the meteor and he has a excellent presentation on the subject.  Tony will also be bringing his meteorites along with him for everyone to see! \nThe Hamburg Meteorite \nA presentation by Tony Licata \nFriday\, June 22\, 2018 \n8:30pm to 9:30pm \n@ the MPG Softball Fields Pavilion \nRain or Shine! \nDirections here \nFollow the event on Facebook… \nAt the MPG Softball Field Pavilion\, there is a playground and there will be activities for the little kids\, along with adult supervision.   It may be cool and rainy\, so dress warm.  This event is open to the public and please feel free to invite your neighbors and anyone that might be interested. Tony was featured on Sky and Telescope in January regarding the Meteorite pieces that he found: \n \nSky and Telescope Article  \n  \nOther links related to the Hamburg Meteorite: \nJim Goodall’s YouTube Video \nNASA Blog \nJoin us for our open observing night\, at the Milford Proving Grounds. No telescope required\, just make sure you dress for the weather. Note that there is no power on site\, so if your scope needs power\, bring a battery. Everyone is welcome\, but non-GM employees will be asked to sign a waiver. \nSee attached for details: \nMPG Open Observing Night & Waiver
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/open-observing-night-20180622/
LOCATION:MPG Softball Fields\, 13120 Commerce Rd\, Milford\, MI\, 48380\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Observing
ORGANIZER;CN="GMAC":MAILTO:tglicata@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Open Observing Night VII
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our open observing night\, at the Milford Proving Grounds. No telescope required\, just make sure you dress for the weather. Note that there is no power on site\, so if your scope needs power\, bring a battery. Everyone is welcome\, but non-GM employees will be asked to sign a waiver.
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/open-observing-night-20180608/
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