[LVAS] Elementary School Astronomy Presentation

[Rob Lambert]

Roger,

I'm truly sorry we didn't get to meet during this visit. I'm envious  
of Fred. Hopefully, it won't be long before you're back this way.

Take care my friend.

Rob

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On Jan 19, 2010, at 21:59, roger ivester <drivester at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Bunny and Tom,
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> Thank you so very much for the kind words and welcome. I made a  
> decision to come only several days before I arrived in Las Vegas. I  
> was sitting with a friend in our local coffee shop in Boiling  
> Springs, and decided over a cup of coffee. Ordered the tickets on  
> line within a very few minutes.
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> Believe me...I am not normally this spontaneous. I did meet Fred at  
> Borders books for a couple of hours Sunday afternoon. We had a lot  
> of good conversation and a good time. I also enjoyed my visit to  
> Scope City, and especially the astronomy presentation to the the 4th  
> grade at Nate Mack Elementary School.
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> As I mentioned to Rob earlier, I will be leaving in the morning at  
> 8:00 AM.
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> Best regards to all. I will be back.
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> Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:26:21 -0800
> From: bunnynua at yahoo.com
> To: lvas at lvlug.org
> Subject: Re: [LVAS] Elementary School Astronomy Presentation
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> Roger, so sorry we missed you!  I'm just getting back into town and  
> unpacked
> after spending a month up in the Bay Area, (San Francisco) tending  
> to my Mother.
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> Please give a "heads up" next time you're in town, maybe we'll plan  
> a "Roger is in town"
> gathering with other LVAS members. It's not everyday a member comes  
> into town from
> the totally opposite side of the country. As expressed many times,  
> thank you for your
> contributions to the Las Vegas club. Have a safe trip and best  
> regards to your family.
> Bunny & Tom
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> --- On Tue, 1/19/10, Robert Lambert <scopegeek at gmail.com> wrote:
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> From: Robert Lambert <scopegeek at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [LVAS] Elementary School Astronomy Presentation
> To: "Las Vegas Astronomical Society" <lvas at lvlug.org>
> Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 4:13 PM
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> Roger,
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> When are you headed back to North Carolina?  Is there a chance we  
> might get together for lunch before you go?
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> Rob
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> On Jan 19, 2010, at 4:06 PM, roger ivester wrote:
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> All,
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> I did an astronomy presentation to the 4th grade class this  
> afternoon at Nate Mack Elementary School just off Warm Springs Road.  
> I was surprised with the overall knowledge of astronomy within this  
> class....for sure an advanced forth grade class.
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> The majority had observed through a telescope before and there were  
> several that had previously attended a LVAS public night observing  
> session.
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> The title "The Solar System and Beyond". One student was very close  
> to the length of LY's of the Milky Way galaxy.
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> Several students wanted to know where their parents to take them to  
> look at quality telescopes. I wrote Scope City on the board with the  
> physical address. Hopeful this will remain on the board for an  
> indefinite period, as well aswww.lvastronomy.com
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> The class also looked at the LVAS website during the session. They  
> are going to attempt to keep up with the "observer's challenge" on a  
> monthly basis....also public nights and other items of astronomy  
> interest.
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> My granddaughter sure enjoyed helping me by giving out the practice  
> test for the benefit of all students.
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> My opinion and that of the teacher was that it was a total success  
> and a good time was had by all.
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>     The moon and stars to govern the night.....   Psalm 136:9
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