Public Speaking
A
dynamic
public
speaker,
Dennis
has
entertained,
inspired,
and
informed
audiences
at
resorts,
museums,
corporate
events,
and
on
land
and
sea
tours,
and
has
become
a
frequent
guest
on
radio
and
television.
Below
you’ll
find
some
of
the
exciting
public
programs
that
are
coming up.
Sunday, November 12, 2023
RAIN OF FIRE
Winter nights in the desert are a wonderful time for stargazing, especially when meteors (falling stars)
are raining down from next month’s Geminid meteor shower. Learn the origins of the year’s most
dramatic shower, why it returns each year, and how to view and photograph the celestial show!
Sunday, December 17, 2023
BORREGO AFTER DARK: A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
For those who love the serene beauty of the Borrego night sky, the photos you’ll see tonight
represent the best of the best, compiled over the past two decades of Dennis’ nocturnal wanderings.
All evoke a sense of wonder, and all will inspire you to view the desert sky a bit differently than ever
before.
Sunday, January 14, 2024
2024: A YEAR OF CELESTIAL WONDER
As we turn the page on the calendar, an exciting year of celestial events comes into view: lunar and
planetary conjunctions, meteor showers, and a spectacular total solar eclipse over the U.S. mainland.
Don’t miss this fun-filled preview of what promises to be a most fascinating year of celestial wonder!
Sunday, February 04, 2024
THE GREAT AMERICAN TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
If your bucket list includes seeing a total solar eclipse… well, get ready. In early April, the moon’s
shadow will sweep across the U.S. for the last time until 2044. Learn the fine details of this sky show,
the best places to experience it, and why you must not miss this stunning once-in-a-lifetime
experience!
Sunday, March 17, 2024
GREATEST LIGHT SHOW ON EARTH
High above the arctic and subarctic regions of Earth dance the magical colors of the northern
lights—the aurora borealis. Learn the origins and lore of these mysterious lights, and relive Dennis’
many journeys to the Arctic and sub-Arctic to capture with his camera the greatest light show on
Earth!
2023-2024 PUBLIC SPRINGS LECTURE SEASON
Springs at Borrego RV Resort
Borrego Springs, CA
The
16th
season
of
our
popular
Sunday
night
series
of
presentations
continues
for
2023-24.
Each
includes
a
light
dinner
and
a
live
slide/video
presenatoin
about
an
exciting
celestial
topic.
For
details
and
reservations,
visit
the
Springs at Borrego
, or call 760-767-0004.
ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE DESERT
Portola Community Center
Palm Desert, CA
Friday, February 23, 2024
BORREGO AFTER DARK: A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
For those who love the serene beauty of the desert night sky, the photos you’ll see tonight
represent the best of the best, compiled over the past few decades of Dennis’ nocturnal wanderings.
All evoke a sense of wonder, and all will inspire you to view the desert sky a bit differently than ever
before. For details, visit the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
NIGHTFALL STAR PARTY
Palm Canyon Hotel & RV Resort
Borrego Springs, CA
Saturday, November 11, 2023
SKY TOUR AT NIGHTFALL
Join us for this fun-filled presentation under the stars of California’s first International Dark Sky
Community. Then, view through a variety of telescopes the stunning wonders of the universe, and
talk with amateur astronomers from around Southern California. For more details about this free
presentation, as well as all the exciting astronomical activites this weekend, visit Nightfall Star Party.
