July Meeting

This month a family wedding will conflict with our use of the Party Palace venue. The obvious solution in July is to meet outdoors! To catch a more favorable last quarter Moon phase, our general meeting will move to the third Friday, July 18th. We will be having a club star party at our dark sky observing site, Fishtrap Lake. Just a quick 30 mile jaunt West down I-90, Fishtrap has great open horizons, and and is dark, especially to the South. https://www.spokaneastronomical.org/events-2/star-parties/ follow the link for a nice printable map and other information. The feeding-before-the-meeting potluck will go rural this month, with grillmaster John Riegel grilling burgers and hotdogs. Potluck will begin at the usual time, 6:30 PM. Bring side dishes, desserts and drinks to share. If you have never attended a star party, take a moment to read the space.com tips at the top of the page linked above to come prepared. With a little cooperation from Mother Nature, stunning views and fantastic imaging opportunities will abound, hope you will join us!