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Astronomy AdventuresÔ - Entertaining and Educational
Please contact 505-577-7141
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We have a wonderful natural resource here in New Mexico: dark skies that allow us to see a greater density of stars than in many other states. Getting a peek at our increasingly rare dark skies can help make your trip to New Mexico as enchanting and memorable as possible. When people take a guided tour of the night skies, it can have an extraordinary impact. Anyone can look at the Milky Way on a crisp, clear night and appreciate its beauty. But, without any guidance, most people look up only briefly or end up feeling overwhelmed by a vast heaven that seems remote and inaccessible. Having a friendly, low-key guide to help you make sense of what you are seeing and experiencing the natural wonders of the night sky with your own eyes will help to bring your textbook knowledge of the universe to vivid life. The night sky tours highlight objects that are most favorably
placed depending upon the time of year. A truss tube Newtonian Reflector telescope is used with a
mirror that is 20" in diameter! It is large enough to show a great amount
of detail on planets, the moon and grasp the light of objects millions of light
years away. It is easily disassembled and can be transported
almost anywhere. LOOKING FOR RATES &
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Tell a friend about Astronomy AdventuresÔ ****************** Peter Lipscomb, published astrophotographer, columnist, and stargazer operates Astronomy AdventuresÔ. In addition to conducting night sky tours, he serves as Director of the Night Sky Program for the New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance. Over the years, he has worked with Anheuser-Busch, Apple Computer, The Bishop's Lodge, Dow Corning, General Electric, Inn of The Anasazi, KPMG, Microsoft, The National Park Service and Chaco Culture National Historic Park, New Mexico State Parks, Osram Opto Semiconductor, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, Raytheon Systems, Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau, Taos Pueblo, and Washington Mutual. He has also served as exclusive entertainment for several intimate wedding parties during their special celebrations. During a tour, Peter engages his guest's interest by
bringing the wonders of the night sky into a level that is easily accessible and
understood. The general framework of how the sky works and what is seen
depending upon the time of year is explained. Major constellations are pointed
out. Using star lore based upon Greek mythology and other cultures from around the world,
Peter helps place the star formations into a memorable context. Moving from a broad view of the sky, Peter gradually brings the more remote jewels of the night sky within reach. Through binoculars and telescopes, participants are introduced to close-up views of objects such as galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. The latest scientific findings about each object are shared to help provide a foundation for a deeper understanding of what is being viewed. ****************** Educational programs can be scheduled for school or scout groups and other social organizations. The curriculum used is based upon materials developed by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific for Project Astro. To view pictures from my Project Astro work with the kids at Carlos Gilbert Elementary School in Santa Fe, NM CLICK HERE.
To send me an email CLICK HERE
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peter@astronomyadventures.com
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