STARGAZER II

Astronomy Mobile Outreach Vehicle (AMOV)

AMOV Images and Outreach Images

Setting up for outreach at the Enchanted Eve event in front of the Vinton Virginia War Memorial on December 31, 2005 Later in the evening at the Enchanted Eve in 2005. You can see the lights that we deal with at this event. We still do well for the event.
A look at the StarGazer II with the interior under red illumination. The StarGazer II, only this time under blue illumination

The StarGazer II was ready for the Mercury Transit outreach in November 2005.

 The AMOV was ready for the Astronomy Day 2006 evening outreach on the Roanoke City Market. The turnout was great, even though the lights made fainter objects near impossible to find.
The AMOV getting ready for outreach on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The StarGazer II, again on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This image shows the massive light pollution produced by the citizens and businesses in Roanoke Virginia.
The StarGazer II with some passing clouds. The AMOV in Franklin County, VA. in 2007.
The StarGazer II with scopes at a custom car and truck show. The AMOV in the custom car and truck show in August 2008.
Michael Overacker teaching astronomy to Cub Scouts at a Summer Camp Michael Overacker teaching astronomy to another group of Cub Scouts at a Summer Camp
Michael Overacker showing meteorites to Cub Scouts The AMOV with members of the Star City Astronomy Network teaching the Roanoke Vally Master Naturalists 
The AMOV as the support vehicle for outreach by the Star City Astronomy Network SCAN Members prepare for the evening outreach event. The AMOV is in the background with the meteorite display.
Members of the Student Conservation Association (SCA) checking out the telescopes at an outreach event. Members of the Student Conservation Association (SCA) pause to pose for a picture of the group.
The AMOV and Star City Astronomy at an Outreach event in July 2010 The AMOV with some of the telescopes carried by the vehicle.
The AMOV as the support vehicle for outreach with three computerized telescopes. The AMOV and the three tracking telescopes, ready for the youngsters.
The AMOV and many attendees at an outreach in July 2010. The youngsters are clearly having a good time looking through the telescopes.
 
The AMOV, SCAN, Venus Transit attendees, and a rainbow on June 5, 2012.  
The Current AMOV - StarGazer 2.0 The Former AMOV - StarGazer II