Chris Mastrangelo's 40th Birthday
Millennium Fantasy Celebration
As you may know, on the eve of my 40th birthday, there will be a rare conjunction of the major planets in the evening sky. So this birthday must of course have an astronomical theme, including telescopic viewing of the planets, and a tour of the US Naval Observatory.
April 5: The moon is below Mars and Jupiter.
April 6: Conjunction of Mars and Jupiter
Aurora Borealis (We Saw It!)
April 7: Moon is above Saturn near Pleiades.
April 8: Astronomy
Day (how appropriate?!?)
Cherry Blossom Festival and Parade
Saturday Night Main Event
Parade of Lighted Boats on the Potomac
April 10: USNO Tour Monday Nights at 7:00
PM
April 16: Conjunction of Mars and Saturn
Potowmack
Landing- Alexandria VA. - 8:00 PM Saturday April 8, 2000
On the Water and Under the Stars On GW Parkway north of Old Town Alexandria
Seating by the water overlooking the Potomac River and National Airport
Telescope Viewing of Planets, Weather Permitting
Reserve your babysitter NOW!
Eduardo Macotto (formerly of "The Blue Iguana") is the new chef. This may be the best kept secret in Washington until the word gets out that the food is as good as the view. We will be among the first people to sample the new menu.