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Jackson County Mathematics and Science Center Observatory at Camp McGregor Stargazing Opportunities at the Camp McGregor Observatory The Jackson County Mathematics and Science Center offers free public stargazing events at the Camp McGregor Obsevatory each month (April - November). These viewings are supported by both the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson and trained personnel from our local schools as a way to share the night sky with the community. Each stargaze event is on the third weekend of the month -- beginning shortly after dark and lasting about two hours (depending on weather). Since stargazing is an outdoor activity, be sure to dress appropriately for the changing nightime conditions in Michigan (cold, mosquitoes, dew, etc). Viewing dates for 2013 are listed below.
Viewing dates may be canceled or changed due to weather. If cloudy or inclement weather exist, viewings will not be held. For reservations, please call Camp McGregor at 517-529-0002 or email at campmcgregor@jcisd.org. To find out if the viewing is canceled, please call 517-990-8004 for the observatory direct line. Please note that this number is a recording only. For more information on the Amateur Astronomers, please visit their website at http://aaoj.info or contact them by e-mail: bfrybarger@ameritech.net For more information about the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium, please visit their website at http://hurstplanetarium.org or contact Mark Reed, the planetarium director by e-mail: mreed@jpsmail.org For more information about the Jackson County Mathematics and Science Center, contact the Director, Michelle Falcon, at michelle.falcon@jcisd.org or by calling 517-768-5151. ASTRONOMY CAMP 2013 Astronomy Camp offers middle school and high school students unique opportunity to look at the stars!  Quietly sitting in the southwest corner of the county, far away from the city lights, is one of the most high-tech telescopes in the state of Michigan ... a fledging astronomer's dream waiting to show spectacular views of the stars This summer, Jackson County middle school and high school students can take advantage of this technology stay up all night and learn more about astronomy from experienced teachers and university researchers during Astronomy Camp on June 30 - July 3, at Camp McGregor. Astronomy Camp is an overnight camp where you will be guided through activities and learn about constellations, sunspots, astrophotography (print and digital), variable stars and much more! To find out more or to register for the camp, click here for the ASTRONOMY CAMP 2013 APPLICATION, or call Luana Jenkins at 768-5251 or email luana.jenkins@jcisd.org . Previous year's camp was "a blast" ! |
