Universe Today
If you happen to be attending DragonCon or just live near Atlanta, come and listen to some fantastic speakers and help do astronomy research and education at the Annual Atlanta Star Party!
What:
Since 2009, this annual charity event celebrates science and space, and brings people together for a great cause.
When:
August 28, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
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Pamela Gay and the crew at the 2013 Atlanta Star Party. Credit: Bruce Press[/caption]
Who:
Astronomers Pamela Gay, Nicole Gugliucci and Derek Demeter will be speaking at the event.
Where:
The Emory University Math and Physics Department hosts the celebration at The Emory Math & Science Center, 400 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Why:
Proceeds from the Star Party go to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America and CosmoQuest. And, as always, we throw this party in memory of Jeff Medkeff, the "Blue-Collar Scientist."
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Family fun at the 2013 Atlanta Star Party. Credit: Bruce Press.[/caption]
Tickets can be bought at
http://atlantastarparty.com/tickets/
and you can share the promo code STARRY2014 for $5 off.
There is also a silent auction already started at:
http://atlantastarparty.com/silent-auction/