[SFAA-ANNOUNCE] SFAA Messier Marathon, Saturday, March 28

[SFAA Announcements]

A reminder that this Saturday, March 28, is the annual Messier Marathon at 
Mt. Tamalpais.   Sunset is at 7:29 PM, please arrive in plenty of time to 
setup your equipment.

French astronomer Charles Messier, shall make a surprise appearance to 
initiate the Marathon. (just kidding) For those new to astronomy, the 
marathon consists of attempting to locate all 110 objects in the sky 
between sunset and sunrise. Please arrive before sunset. Current dues 
paying membership and an SFAA SUP 2008 permit is required.

Please call the SFAA Hotline at (415) 289-6636 the day of the SUP to make 
sure there is an event.

A Special Use Permit is required, visit the SFAA website for more 
information: http://www.sfaa-astronomy.org