Mike Lynch Starwatch Program
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$565
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
April 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Redwood
Project Overview
Mike Lynch provides an introduction to the world of stargazing. The astronomy and stargazing program includes a half hour indoor orientation of the night sky and then continues outside for a constellation guided tour, including the lore of the Big Bear, Little Bear, Cassiopeia and many more. Mike provides 3 giant 20" reflector telescopes, giving individuals the chance to view "close up" star clusters, galaxies and other wonders in the night sky.
Project Details
45 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$565
Direct expenses
$365
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Individuals will be better informed about constellations, planets, star clusters and the evening sky. They will have basic information on using telescopes and the purchase of telescopes.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Good program!, "Interesting." "Library should offer more programs." "Wonderful telescopes!., "Does the library have his books?" Anecdotal responses were gathered.
Source of Additional Funds
Radio stations supplied free advertising, Daub Farms donated venue, Dist. #640 provided free publicity
Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507) 376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
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