Welcome to the

MSAS Astronomy Village

Our facility offers viewing thru our custom research grade telescope, housed in a one-of-a-kind 22 foot observatory, plus interesting down to earth programs for public enjoyment of the science of astronomy.

Our hand picked inventory in our awesome Gift Shop is designed to learn, apply and enjoy the sciences in a way that all ages can appreciate. Life-long learners give our GiftShop an a+ rating!

PLEASE READ BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

THANK YOU!

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** See OUR SCHEDULE Of EVENTS

under PROGRAMS.

The following is general information about program topic

and facility information.

Our facility is open each Saturday (weather permitting)

from 10:00am-2:00pm with free facility tours.

 Call to make your reservation

for our evening programs at (909) 336-1699  

Admission for the evening program

$8.00 ea. child 15 ys. & under, $12.00 ea. adult                         

Admission Includes:

·     Approx.  1.5 hr. slide presentation with a Question-and-Answer Session delivered by an Astronomer.

·   (Weather permitting) Safe Solar Viewing through the MSAS Observatory Telescope

·     Meet a real Martian: See a REAL Mars meteorite through our microscope.

·     Using your phone’s camera, we can take your family/friends  picture with the telescope!

·    Don’t Forget About Our Tools Of Science At Star Gazer’s Gift Shop!

Make your reservations and/or learn more about all

our innovative educational programs.

Contact  our office at : (909) 336-1699         

Location: 27614 State Hwy 18, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

(Our signage is on the uphill side) Turn left at the yield sign, pass the bus barn,

turn left into the parking lot, see our sign and gate on the right.

When calling (909) 336-1699 to purchase your reservation

PLEASE LEAVE US A (slow and clear) PHONE NUMBER SO WE CAN CALL YOU BACK!

 (Reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE unless we cancel the

program due to unforeseen circumstances.)

MSAS Astronomy Village

List of OFFERED PROGRAMS

(909) 336-1699

www.mountain-skies.org

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KEY FOR Recommended EDUCATION LEVEL

Level 1-4

Elementary School

Level 5-6

Jr. High (middle) School

Level 7-8

High School + Community College

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PREMIER TELESCOPES USED IN

ASTRONOMY

Level 1 - 8

What do the most powerful telescopes around

the world look like? See images of the Keck I

Telescope of the Mauna Kea Observatories in

Hawaii, the space-based Hubble Telescope, and

the history of "El Radar", the Arecibo

Observatory, a 1000' radio telescope

constructed in a natural canyon surrounded by

the rainforests of Puerto Rico.

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METEORITES, Alien Rocks from Space

Level 1 - 8

Learn about meteorite impact craters that are

found around the world. Is a shooting star really

a meteor? Want to hold a real alien in your

hand? How are comets related to meteors? Did

an asteroid really cause the extinction of the

Dinosaur? We will answer these questions

and much more.

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HOW TO USE A TELESCOPE

Level 3 - 8

Are you interested in learning how to locate

objects with a/your telescope or binoculars?

This comprehensive program includes simple

yet practical hands-on application of

telescope function, cleaning, adjustments,

accessories and navigation techniques. This

program is a must for the first-time telescope

owner or user!

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CONSTELLATIONS, Star Patterns

Level 1 - 8

Four separate programs implemented at

appropriate season

(Winter-spring-summer-fall).

Learning how to navigate the sky CAN be simple.

Join this program and navigate the night sky

with our tried-and-true methods. Using the

latest technology of a "green laser" we

specifically point out patterns and figures that

you can see! Applications are designed for

the beginning stargazer.

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METEORS

Level 3 - 8

Meteors shoot through the sky every night.

You see them as what is referred to as a Shooting stars, “what are they?

Where do they come from? Learn what causes the

Perseid Meteor Showers!

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SELECTING THE RIGHT

TELESCOPE FOR YOU!

Level 4 - 8

Are you interested in purchasing a telescope or

binoculars? If so this is the program

to attend. We pragmatically explain the

difference between the designs (types) of

telescopes, their intended application,

maintenance requirements and which one

will be right for your desired viewing.

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BASIC ASTRONOMY

Level 1 - 8

The ABC 's of Astronomy are explored in this

program. We investigate our solar system,

simple navigation, telescopes, and share the

personal experience of Astronomy. Your

entire family will enjoy

this program!

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SUMMER ASTRONOMY

Level 1 - 8

This program is only offered during the warm

summer months. It is designed to offer a little bit of everything in the Universe.

Bring your picnic dinner, if you wish, and eat under the

stars. Bring your telescope and view our dark

mountain skies! Or view through our

telescope and enjoy a breathtaking experience

in astronomy. The format of this program

changes each time.

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COMET TALES

Level 4 - 8

Comets contain history, frozen in time, of the

formation of our Solar System. Learn where

they come from and what secrets they hold!

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THE PLANETS OF OUR

SOLAR SYSTEM

Level 1 - 8

Are there really 9 planets? What do we know

about the "wanderers" of the sky? Learn how

to find them and how different they

are from one another.

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ASTRONOMY ABC'S

Level 1 - 8

Using virtually no math to understand the

Universe, see it simply for its beauty! This

program is an easy-to-understand primer for

the investigation of the heavens.

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STARS TO STAR DUST

Level 1 - 8

You've probably heard that we are all made

of star dust. But do you know why? How

stars form and what initiates their birth is the

scope of this program.

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THE MOON, OUR

NEAREST NEIGHBOR

Level 1 - 8

Poems are written about it, seasons are

highlighted by it, Earth's ocean tides are

moved by it, the night sky is lit by it, we call

it ... the Moon. This program witnesses the

magic and secrets of our neighbor.

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EXPLORING THE

KNOWN UNIVERSE

Level 4 - 8

How big is the Universe? What is a

blackhole? Where are stars born? Envision

your place in the Universe with our tour of the cosmos.

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TODAY'S UNIVERSE

Level 1 - 8

This program discusses the "gossip" of

astronomy, what is fact and what is not. The

new tools of astronomy gift us with an

understanding of our Universe as

never known before!

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All rights reserved.

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We also offer SPECIAL PROGRAMS  for your classroom or private group (Discussion Based Format)

Please Choose One: Spacecraft, Cosmology (Big Bang), Theories Of Relativity, String Theories, Critical Thinking In Science, Lunar Exploration, New Developments In Science And Their Application plus much more!

** We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) California Corporation, Your donation is always appreciated, and deductable to the fullest extent of law.

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**BE A STAR… JOIN us at Our beautiful mountain facility AS A VOLUNTEER! Meet new friends, share new experiences while giving back to your community.

for more information: E-mail: Director@mountain-skies.org

More updates to follow… or

by calling (909) 336-1699

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Come shop at Star Gazer’s gift shop for out-of-this world science toys and used telescopes for sale!

** We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) California Corporation, Your donation is alway appreciated, and deductable to the fullest extent of law.

Clear skies!