Charlie Elliott Astronomy Observing on August 15, 2020

(August 1, 2020) Weather-permitting, the Charlie Elliott Astronomy Club will have another informal observing night on Saturday, August 15, on the Jon Wood Astronomy Field (which is on the right, shortly after turning onto Elliott Trail from Marben Farm Rd). This event is free.
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We remind all attendees that the CDC’s 6-foot social distancing requirement remains in effect.  Also, facemasks are strongly suggested. The official start time is 7:30 p.m.
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The Elliott Trail automatic road gate at Marben Farm Rd. closes for incoming traffic at 7 p.m., so be prepared to enter the gate code if you arrive afterwards. The gate opens automatically for outgoing traffic as you approach it to leave.
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According to the Sky Safari astronomy app, sunset at our location will be at 8:22 p.m. In consideration of the astro-imagers, astronomical dusk ends at 9:52 p.m.
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Finally, as we stated previously, we hope that you don’t forget your astronomy interest during this time, but instead use it to observe on your own or even learn some new astro-oriented skills that you can talk about at our next official meeting. Whether you venture out to the Jon Wood Astronomy Field or a location closer to home, we suggest that you consider begin working on the Astronomical League’s Lunar Observing Program (also called “Lunar I), the Urban Observing Program and the Constellation Hunter Observing Program. These are all relatively easy and can be done from various locations in the metro Atlanta area. Go to:
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https://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/lunar/lunar1.html for information about the Lunar Observing Club.
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https://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/urban/urban.html for information on the Urban Observing Program.
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https://www.astroleague.org/al/obsclubs/consthunt/const.html for information about the Constellation Hunter Observing Program; send e-mail requests for the Constellation Hunter Observing Program constellation maps and observing sketch form to poshedly@bellsouth.net
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Please check out our Facebook Page! There you’ll find a welcoming group of people sharing ideas and tips as well as organizing ad-hoc observing and imaging sessions on the Jon Wood Astronomy Field.
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For those not familiar with the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, go to https://georgiawildlife.com/CharlieElliott.   The CEWC phone is 770-784-3059, Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

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If you have an idea for a 15 to 20-minute pre-meeting presentation about something you’ve learned or a project you’re working on, contact Steve Siedentop or Ken Poshedly.

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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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