Outreach and Observing Information

SCAN is a group that is dedicated to observations and Astronomy Outreach. We utilize the AMOV, Astronomy Mobile Outreach Vehicle, built and operated by Michael Overacker, one of the founding members of the Star City Astronomy Network.

Previous Outreach Events

Outreach with Mountain Lake Astronomy Elderhostel Outreach with the Roanoke Valley Master Naturalists
Outreach with North Cross School SCAN had 17 Private Outreach Events scheduled for 2011
Outreach with the Blue Ridge Council of the Girl Scouts Outreach with the University of Scouting with the Boy Scouts

Upcoming Outreach Events

SCAN will be working with the Lynchburg College Belk Observatory

Upcoming Observing Weekends

SCAN lets the group know of upcoming weekends that can be conducive to darker skies for Deep Sky Observing. SCAN usually observes at the SCAN observing site at Milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Cahas Mountain Overlook. Observing starts just after sunset on each respective night.

 

Friday, January 13, 2012 and Saturday, January 14, 2012 Friday, July 13, 2012 and Saturday, July 14, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012 and Saturday, January 21, 2012 Friday, July 20, 2012 and Saturday, July 21, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012 and Saturday, February 11, 2012 Friday, August 10, 2012 and Saturday, August 11, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012 and Saturday, February 18, 2012 Friday, August 17, 2012 and Saturday, August 18, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012 and Saturday, March 17, 2012 Friday, September 7, 2012 and Saturday, September 8, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012 and Saturday, March 24, 2012 Friday, September 14, 2012 and Saturday, September 15, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012 and Saturday, April 14, 2012 Friday, October 5, 2012 and Saturday, October 6, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012 and Saturday, April 21, 2012 Friday, October 12, 2012 and Saturday, October 13, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012 and Saturday, May 12, 2012 Friday, November 2, 2012 and Saturday, November 3, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012 and Saturday, May 19, 2012 Friday, November 9, 2012 and Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012 and Saturday, June 9, 2012 Friday, December 7, 2012 and Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012 and Saturday, June 16, 2012 Friday, December 14, 2012 and Saturday, December 15, 2012