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May BEAS Topic - Is a SCT Right for You? - Posted: Friday, May 02, 2008 At the May BEAS meeting Tim McKechnie, amateur astronomer and expert in the sales and design of telescopes of all types will discuss different telescopes focusing on pro's & con's of Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.  (full story) Table Mountain Star Party Registration -- May 4th - Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Look for registration to open in early May for the 2008 Table Mountain Star Party. Attendance is limited by the US Forest Service so it is highly recommended that you send your registration in early. http://www.tmspa.com/  (full story) 1st Everett BEAS Meeting, A Smashing Success - Posted: Monday, March 17, 2008 The 1st ever, BEAS meeting at the Everett/ Boeing Activity Center was termed a great success. Ten were in attendance as NASA JPL, Solar System Ambassador Greg Donohue presented the Phoenix Lander Mission to Mars schedule to land on May 25th. Door prizes and refreshments were provided. The next Everett BEAS meeting is scheduled for July 24th.  (full story) BEAS Supports International Dark Sky Association - Posted: Sunday, March 02, 2008 Membership and participation in the International Dark Sky Association is becoming increasingly important throughout Washington. Join IDA as soon as possible. Special Working Groups are meeting to educate all on restricting light pollution are forming now. Get involved and make a difference tonight.  (full story) May 25th -Phoenix Lander Party @ Museum of Flight - Posted: Friday, May 02, 2008 The Phoenix lander is scheduled to make a soft landing on Mars on Sunday, May 25th at 4:38:32 PM. Earth-bound observers, scientists, the spacecraft team and Mars enthusiasts from every corner of Earth will be following the Phoenix Lander's descent and the touch down on Mars. Live images from NASA TV will be broadcast into the William Allen Theater with narration provided by Solar System Ambassador Ron Hobbs.  (full story) Pick up or Call for 2008 Astronomy Calendars - Posted: Monday, October 15, 2007 The 2008 Astronomy Wall Calendars at $7 each are now available from Terry Swann.  (full story) 2008 BEAS Membership Apps Available - Posted: Monday, October 15, 2007 BEAS applications for 2008 are on the web site. Download them now, fill them out and send them in soon to get full benefit of BEAS membership.  (full story) May 2008 SkyMap is guide for BEAS Observers  - Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 The latest SkyMap is available to print in color or black & white. www.skymaps.com BEAS Sky Observer's Challenge: For each month of 2008 BEAS members are challenged to test (and improve) their observing skills against other BEAS observers in three levels of Star Gazing: Level 1 – Naked Eye Observers Level 2 – Binocular Observers Level 3 – Telescope Observers. Print a copy of the monthly www.SkyMaps.com as a guide, then fill out an Observing Log reporting to BEAS Observer Challenge the level(s) at which you are competing and all your observations for the month. Results will be compiled and recognition awards will be announced the first week of the month following.  (full story)

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