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 2, 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 Cub Scouts at a Summer Camp
Michael Overacker teaching showing meteorites to Cub Scouts
The All-American AMOV - StarGazer II