Photo by Bob Gent Students and members of the Huachuca Astronomy Club are shown in this photo taken during the 2012 Math and Science Experience. Many dozens of students from around Cochise County visited the Patterson Observatory in Sierra Vista.

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SIERRA VISTA The NASA Space Place, an education and outreach program of NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has recognized the Huachuca Astronomy Club of Southeastern Arizona with a Certificate of Appreciation. The certificate acknowledges the clubs valuable contributions to its community in the areas of science, technology education,andinspiration.

Huachuca Astronomy Club members serve as volunteer operators of the Patterson Observatory on the University of Arizona Sierra Vista campus. The Patterson Observatory, which is a NASA Space Place Partner, is owned by the University SouthFoundation,Inc.

The Huachuca Astronomy Club (HAC) is based in Sierra Vista. Club members volunteer their time in a variety of ways to advance science education, encourage an understanding of astronomy, and promote responsible use of outdoor lighting to protect our dark night skies. As a NASA Space Place partner, the Huachuca Astronomy Club is especially able to reach out to young people with kid friendly hand-outs and interestingeducationalmaterials.

The club will partner with the Sierra Vista Public Library on April 20 to celebrate International Astronomy Day in a free, day-long event featuring solar viewing, a solar system walk, presentations by a NASA Solar System Ambassador, and lots of educational activities and materials. (All outdoor events areweatherdependent.)

For more information about the Huachuca Astronomy Club, and for a schedule of events, visit their website at http://www.hacastronomy.org/ or visit them on Facebook. All public events, including the monthly Public Night at the Patterson Observatory, are free of charge. Membership in HAC is open to anyone with an interest in astronomy and new members are always welcome. Visit the website for a membership application andmoreinformation.

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