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Cool events at SciFests

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I'm curious how many attend some of the bigger science festivals around the country-like this one coming up starting this weekend in Flagstaff AZ. Looks like a ton of cool things going on!

I have been to some of the weather events and Indian ruins up there and they are very cool. I am definitely going to some of the other events as well on the calendar.

itinerary
http://www.scifest.org/progtext07.htm

http://www.scifest.org/

a couple from the list-looks like fun.

Friday, Sept. 28
Climate Change
Mike Staudenmaier, National Weather Service
7 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona
Hear what climate experts are saying about climate change. Learn what they know and what they do not know, and understand more fully the challenges of predicting future climate change.

Saturday, Sept. 29
National Weather Service Open House and Balloon Launch
Noon – 5 p.m., Camp Navajo Army Depot in Bellemont, I-40 Exit 185
Check out the sophisticated instruments that predict violent thunderstorms, pounding hail or gentle rain. Meet the meteorologists who are watching the skies day and night. Watch the weather balloon launch at 4 p.m.!

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Open House
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Hwy 89, 12 miles north of Flagstaff, right at Sunset Crater Volcano-Wupatki National Monuments sign, 2 miles to Visitor Center. Volcano enthusiasts will be fired up about the interactive activities at the Visitor Center! Discover northern Arizona’s volcanic past and how it impacted people here. Explore the volcanic terrain on the Lava Flow Trail!
 
This looks kinda cool!

I just might attend the Saturday (9/28) activities. I'll be on vacation and am heading up to S. Utah and Jellystone for the first two weeks of October. Flagstaff will make a good first night destination.

The Lowell observatory is worth a visit too. The scope and dome are very attractive.


-Moo
 
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