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November Meeting & Observing |
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Meeting Details
Join us early November 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Charlie Elliot Conference Center, Conference Room B, for our monthly meeting.
Recall that last month’s speaker, Dr. Kathryn Gordon, gave us a wonderful technical description of the interferometry instruments at Georgia State University’s Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) on Mount Wilson, California. She also described her work using CHARA to examine giant star characteristics and even showed how it is possible to render surface features of these stars.
We’re quite lucky to follow up this presentation by continuing the stories that CHARA instruments are telling us about our universe.
This month’s speaker is Dr. Russel White, Principal Investigator for the Young Stars and Planets Group in the Department of Physics & Astronomy and CHARA at Georgia State University. Dr. White will share his findings using this wonderful optical array by describing the processes involved in giant and young star and planet formation.
Please do attend, bring some great questions and remember the early Fall start time!
Perspective
Observing Coordinator Steve Siedentop will be on hand to discuss what you can see and image in the night sky. His short presentation will cover observing from both a visual and a contemplative perspective. Steve started out as an observer, moved into astrophotography and enjoys doing both, finding observing particularly therapeutic. That’s a good thing, because he needs all the therapy he can get! Steve will be joined by Astrophotography Coordinator Mark Woolridge who will cover the imaging challenges of the month and tips on how to image them as well as tips for beginners so you don’t have to do everything the hard way!
Observing After the Meeting
Tech Talks
If you have an idea for a 15-30 minute discussion or presentation that you would like to see or would like to give, contact the Charlie Elliott Program Coordinator, Kevin Snedden.
Downloads from the Last Meeting
Our Monthly Meetings and Public Observing Nights for 2018
Meetings start approximately 2 hours before sunset. Meeting rooms and start times vary, so please check back here for details. Public stargazing on Jon Wood Astronomy Field follows the meeting.
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All Charlie Elliott Astronomy events are free and open to the public and you don’t have to be a member to attend our meetings or join us on Jon Wood Astronomy Field. However, we would encourage you to consider a yearly paid membership for less than the cost of a couple of pizzas. Your membership dues allow us to continue our science outreach programs in area schools and youth organizations, merit badge programs with area Scout Troops, and allow us to maintain the facilities on Jon Wood Astronomy Field. To become a member, you can fill out our membership form or contact an officer.
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Charlie Elliott Astronomy, serving the Atlanta area and East Middle Georgia, is a chapter of the Atlanta Astronomy Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting the public knowledge of and interest in astronomy.
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