Extra Credit for the Astronomy Lecture Course

Mount Wilson Field trip

ASTRONOMY FIELD TRIP
TO Mt Wilson Observatories

DATE: Sunday April 29, 2012.

DEPART FROM SBCC: 7:10 AM (the bus rolls at 7:15 AM, so get there BEFORE then so you can get loaded in time). Meet at the EBS loading dock, which is between the SBCC bookstore and the EBS building (just in front of the bookstore) and a little ways toward the ocean. OK to park on Campus without a permit.

RETURN TO SBCC: Between 4 pm and 5 pm (depending on when our tour is over, traffic, etc).

COST: $40.00 to be paid at the SBCC Cashier. Make checks payable to SBCC or use your credit card.

HOW TO SIGN UP: Sign up with the SBCC cashier. Seats are given out on a “first come first served” basis as they are paid for. Let them know you are paying for the Mount Wilson Field Trip. Once the bus is full, that's it, so sign up now. Space is limited.

Timing of Sign-ups: SBCC Astronomy Club Members beginning 4/2.

WHAT TO BRING: You MUST bring a lunch. No lunch = no trip = no refund!!

ITINERARY: (Copy will also be provided to everyone on the bus.)
TBA

FIELD TRIP WAIVER FORM: All students will be required to turn in a waiver form. Click here to download the field trip waiver form. If you are under 18, you will need to get a parent or guardian's signature in advance (so print out in advance and get the required signatures beforehand). Due in class by Thursday, 4/25-26, 2012.

Health Risk WARNING: Mt Wilson is at almost 6,000 ft. There are high altitude guidelines at this link - Click here.

REFUNDS:
There are no refunds for late cancellations unless we are able to find someone to take your spot.