Event schedule
The downloadable program is being worked on and a detailed write up of the events will also available.
Dates and times are subject to change. Schedule updates will be posted near the main program yurt.
Posterboard
Month 
Week 
Day 
Agenda 
Staff Dinner & Meeting
@ Main Yurt
Thursday @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Dinner, Meeting and packet organization
Cass Mountain Railroad
@ Cass State Park
Saturday @ 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Bald Knob Run [information yet to be updated for 2013] Train departs at noon; meet on outdoor deck at 8:15 am (early cars) to 10:15 [...]
Bird Watching
@ Patio
Saturday @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Whether you are a seasoned birdwatcher or a casual observer you are sure to enjoy one of our two birdwatching sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity [...]
Geology Hike
@ Patio
Saturday @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday and possibly Sunday Lyle Mars This is a fascinating hike for those interested in learning more about the geology of the Spruce Knob region. No [...]
Swap Table
@ Patio
Saturday @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Saturday, 4:00-5:30 pm on the Yurt deck Bring your astronomy, observing, or space-related items to sell. Bring your cash to get those items you need. [...]
Observing Workshop
@ Yellow Observing Field
Saturday @ 8:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Informal Visual Observing Workshop Evenings, Saturday through Monday. Meet at Donna’s location on the Yellow Observing Field (look for the red marker light). Donna Blosser [...]
Polar Alignment
@ Patio
Saturday @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday at 8:30 pm on the Yurt deck Tom Kennedy Achieving imaging-quality polar alignment is not as hard as it sounds. Come to this always-popular [...]
Bird Watching
@ Patio
Sunday @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Whether you are a seasoned birdwatcher or a casual observer you are sure to enjoy one of our two birdwatching sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity [...]
Summit Hike
@ Patio
Sunday @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am on the Yurt Deck The Mountain Institute Staff The Mountain Institute’s staff will lead two prime outdoors activities for the area: a [...]
Geology Hike
@ Patio
Sunday @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday and possibly Sunday Lyle Mars This is a fascinating hike for those interested in learning more about the geology of the Spruce Knob region. No [...]
NRAO Observing
@ NRAO
Sunday @ 4:30 pm – September 9, 2013 @ 9:00 am
Hands-on Radio Astronomy Sunday, September 8, 2013 overnight NOVAC has arranged for access to NRAO’s 40-foot educational dish on Sunday, September 8. Participants will leave [...]
Door Prize Raffle
@ Main Yurt and Patio
Sunday @ 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
AHSP Raffle AHSP is bringing back its raffle this year. There will be at least one special item, limited to one entry per AHSP registrant. [...]
Observing Workshop
@ Yellow Observing Field
Sunday @ 8:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Informal Visual Observing Workshop Evenings, Saturday through Monday. Meet at Donna’s location on the Yellow Observing Field (look for the red marker light). Donna Blosser [...]
