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If you cannot attend, but would like to make a donation, please do so at vaticanobservatory.org/support If you prefer to mail a check, please mail it to: Vatican Observatory Foundation 2017 E. Lee St. Tucson, AZ 85719 A discounted hotel room block is available at the Hacienda Del Sol under “Vatican Telescope 30th Anniversary” (520) 526-9345 The weekend's schedule is as follows: Friday, September 29th The Anniversary Gala With Featured Guest Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr. Retired NASA Astronaut and Administrator 5:00 PM Hacienda Del Sol Resort 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Road Tucson, AZ 85718 Saturday, September 30th Tour to the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope 8:00 AM: Depart from Hacienda del Sol Resort 7:00 PM: Return to Hacienda del Sol Resort Transportation to and from the Resort, and lunch, will be provided. The VATT is atop Mount Graham at 10,500'. This visit is not recommended for those who may have a heart condition or respiratory problems. Sunday, October 1st Memorial Mass for the Rev. George V. Coyne, SJ. 11:00 AM Ss. Peter & Paul Church 1946 E. Lee St, Tucson, AZ 85719 Monday, October 2nd Tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona 3:00 PM RSVP Required Steward Observatory Public Evening Lecture Series "The VATT at 30: Its Past, Present and Future" 7:00 PM Steward Observatory, Room N210 The University of Arizona RSVP Not Required