[July monthly LVAS meeting] Telescopes Beyond the Backyard: Remote Observatory Readiness
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Join us for the July 2026 monthly meeting of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society at the Dale Etheridge Planetarium. This event is free and open to the public. (Just show up!) We start at 7:30pm on First Thursdays.
Note also: FB incorrectly shows the location as an on-campus restaurant. See details at the end of this event post for details on where to go, and where to park for free.
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This month's presentation by our own Peter Nikiper will be about requirements for sending a telescope to a remote observatory: what gotchas to be on the lookout for, problems to anticipate, best practices to avoid problems, and some case study examples of where things have gone wrong.
As an added bonus, Peter will tell us about his project to 3D print an entire working telescope, and show us the scope itself.
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First time coming to a general meeting? We welcome you! Here are some tips to make it easy for you!
--Get there a little early to snag a seat.
--Parking is free in either of the two lots next to the Planetarium.
--And here's how to find it:
1) Navigate/map to "CSN Planetarium Parking".
2) Park in that lot, or the larger lot just before it. Both are accessible from the road after you turn off of East Cheyenne Ave. Parking is free.
3) Next to both parking lots is a drop-off car loop that is near the Planetarium entrance, which is just behind it. You'll see a large letter "S" on a building; go just to the right of the "S" building. Go into the doors that say "SOUTH ENTRANCE" in big letters.
4) You will see a bench seat; the Planetarium door is just a few steps further. Come on in and take any open theater seat.
Note also: FB incorrectly shows the location as an on-campus restaurant. See details at the end of this event post for details on where to go, and where to park for free.
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This month's presentation by our own Peter Nikiper will be about requirements for sending a telescope to a remote observatory: what gotchas to be on the lookout for, problems to anticipate, best practices to avoid problems, and some case study examples of where things have gone wrong.
As an added bonus, Peter will tell us about his project to 3D print an entire working telescope, and show us the scope itself.
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First time coming to a general meeting? We welcome you! Here are some tips to make it easy for you!
--Get there a little early to snag a seat.
--Parking is free in either of the two lots next to the Planetarium.
--And here's how to find it:
1) Navigate/map to "CSN Planetarium Parking".
2) Park in that lot, or the larger lot just before it. Both are accessible from the road after you turn off of East Cheyenne Ave. Parking is free.
3) Next to both parking lots is a drop-off car loop that is near the Planetarium entrance, which is just behind it. You'll see a large letter "S" on a building; go just to the right of the "S" building. Go into the doors that say "SOUTH ENTRANCE" in big letters.
4) You will see a bench seat; the Planetarium door is just a few steps further. Come on in and take any open theater seat.
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Where is it happening?
The Dale Etheridge Planetarium at the College of Southern Nevada, Russell's Restaurant, 3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030, United States
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