Astronomy @ the Batesville (IN) Memorial Public Library

131 North Walnut Street
Batesville, IN 47006

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Our Telescope

As part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, Batesville Memorial Public Library Director, Mike Kruse, was one of the "40 Galileos" in the Cincinnati Observatory's 2009 40 Galileos: Starry Messenger Project. Following some training at the observatory, and after completing some public programs, we were awarded our Orion SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian telescope on September 11, 2009. We are now able to host star parties and other educational and fun programs at the library and around our area. (Right photo) Library Director, Mike Kruse, with our telescope.

Here is an article about the 40 Galileos Project from Astronomy Magazine's online edition:
http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=840

And another Astronomy Magazine article, an update on the project:
http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=8708

One more Astronomy Magazine article by Outreach Astronomer, Dean Regas:
http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=9450

(Left photo) The 40 "Galileos" were awarded their telescopes at the Cincinnati Observatory Center on September 11, 2009.

Many thanks to our wonderful Friends of the Library for purchasing these telescope accessories: A solar filter, a star map, assorted color and polarized filters, a carrying case for the scope and other items.

Star Parties and Other Events

Star Party The library's Star Parties are all-ages events that take place if the skies are clear enough to view. The public is invited to bring their telescopes and /or binoculars, or just come to take a look!

	Star Party & Scope Events Calendar (All Star Parties and Events are "weather permitting")
	Friday, July 2, 2010 Join us for a Sun & Star Party at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Osgood, Indiana. Starting at 4:00 PM we'll be at the fairgrounds to do some safe Sun viewing, then hang around for fireworks and some night sky viewing.

	Special Events:
	Saturday, April 17, 2010 After Hours Concert post-concert observations We celebrated the end of National Library Week with an outstanding jazz concert by Mark Buselli, Frank Puzzullo, Andy Fusco, Bob Bowman and Joel Spencer. Then we set up the scope just outside the library and enjoyed viewing the night sky.
	Saturday, March 20, 2010 International Sidewalk Astronomy Night We observed the 4th annual ISAN by observing the night sky with our Dobsonian telescope in the Village Square, downtown Batesville. Plus - we saw the International Space Station as it passed by.
	November 14, 2009 Great Observatories IYA Image Unveiling Batesville Memorial Public Library The BMPL was a participant in this International Year of Astronomy event. Immediately following the unveiling, the audience was treated to a concert by Detroit's Divas of the Blues with RJ's Rhythm Rockers.

We will also feature occasional Astronomy Programs at the library (and possibly elsewhere). Check back later for more information.

Batesville Memorial Public Library
Astronomy @ the Library

Our Telescope

Star Parties and Other Events

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Batesville Memorial Public Library Astronomy @ the Library

Our Telescope

Star Parties and Other Events

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Batesville Memorial Public Library
Astronomy @ the Library