“Experience the Universe at Charlie Elliott”Directions to Charlie Elliott
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Meeting Details
Join us on Saturday June 16th, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Campbell Aquatics Building at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center for our quarterly potluck! If you have been to one of our potlucks, you’re probably looking forward to the good food like Banana Pudding (Talking to you John! Wink, Wink, Nudge, Nudge) and good company these events have become known for. Potlucks are great when everyone chips in, and ours are no different. In addition to all of the good things like banana pudding, barbecue, and mac & cheese, we need help with set up and clean up as well. Please take a moment to sign up for something and help out.
Potluck Sign Up…Do it now!
“Get to the chopper!” Jeff does a much better Arnold impression than I do… Note that we’ll be meeting in the Campbell Aquatics Building rather than our normal venue in the Conference Center. Don’t worry, it’s not far. You can see our usual meeting place through the trees across the pond.
If you haven’t found it already, check out our Facebook Page. You’ll find a welcoming group of people sharing ideas and tips as well as organizing ad-hoc observing and imaging sessions on Jon Wood Astronomy Field.
Friendly reminder: If you haven’t paid your yearly dues, you still have time! Your dues go towards supporting our community outreach efforts and to maintain the facilities on Jon Wood Astronomy Field. It’s quick and it’s easy…click here.
All of the Above!
David Whalen has officially retired as Observing Coordinator and will be moving into the role of Astronomical League Liason. If you’re working on any AL observing programs, you can submit them through David. If you don’t know what the AL is or would like to know more about the great Observing Programs that are available, David will be happy to fill you in. Speaking of filling in, Steve Siedentop will attempt to serve as Observing Coordinator for 2018-2019 or until he can con someone else into doing it. 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 give a talk about what you can expect to see in the sky this month with binoculars and small telescopes, as well as the monthly observing challenge. Be sure to ask for the monthly target list and a SkyMap! 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.
Observing After the Meeting
Tech Talks
Details for the June Tech Talk are still forming. 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.
March is membership renewal month. If you are renewing your membership, no form is necessary.
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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.
Donations support our outreach programs, equipment expense, and educational materials.
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