Download the 3-page Booking Document and Application
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Lecture Series | As a member of PAS you can attend our monthly meetings and experience first hand the presentations of professional astronomers and gifted amateurs from around the state and beyond. You are welcome to attend at no charge, but if we see you there often enough you'll eventually be asked to join. Membership brings many other advantages you can read about HERE. | |||
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Public Star Party | For non-profit organizations, schools, church groups, scout troops, service clubs, etc., we will provide an outside observing session (aka "Star Party") using our many high-powered telescopes and other fine instruments. We will show you views through our scopes highlighting the celestial wonders visible that evening. Exactly what will be visible depends on the time and date, so only after we receive your application can we tell you what your show will include. Be aware there is a high demand for these programs. You should schedule at least a few weeks in advance if you want to secure a specific date. There is no charge for this service which we provide in the spirit of education. We will, however, gratefully accept your tax-deductible donations and provide a receipt for same. PAS is a non-profit 501(3)(c) corporation registered in the state of Arizona. Our tax ID number is: 86-0472770. | |||
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Private Star Party | For all other organizations, or for private events, we provide the same services as for a public Star Party (see above). As a birthday gift, this is a truly memorable experience. A typical evening of viewing starts about 30 minutes before sunset (to include Solar viewing) and ends 2-3 hours later. Based on the number of people in attendance, we will make recommendations regarding the event duration and number of telescopes needed to ensure all participants have sufficient time at the eyepiece to enjoy the views. The fee is $115.00 per telescope with a 2 scope minimum + $25.00 processing fee, for a $255.00 base fee. Download the Booking Application (3 pages) and contact the Events Coordinator for more details. | |||
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Multimedia Presentation | Often coupled with an outside observing session as backup in case of inclement weather, these educational presentations are also available as stand-alone events. They can take the form of 35 mm slide shows, digitally projected multimedia spectaculars, or even a hands-on "show & tell." Tell us what you have in mind, and we can probably come up with exactly what you're looking for. Fees are waived for non-profit organizations. For all others, the fee is $50/hour with a one hour minimum. | |||
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Personal Instruction | So you got a new telescope and can't figure out how to use it? We can help. Of course, what we'd really like you to do is JOIN our society, where you can not only learn how to use that scope, but receive a host of other benefits as well. However, if you want to be a lone astronomer, we can teach you what you need to know in a one-on-one personal instruction session. The members who provide this service are experienced amateurs with years of observation and instrument troubleshooting behind them. They are friendly, patient, and will work with you at your site as long as you need them. The fee is $30/hour with a one hour minimum. |