3ap.org Information about the club and its members, current events including AAAP functions and astronomical events of interest to the astronomy community, and links to other information sources of interest. http://trfn.clpgh.org/aaap/
Home Base Bringing astronomy to the masses in and around BloomingtonNormal, Illinois. http://twincityamateurastronomers.org/
Extractions: Greetings and salutations, enlightened web traveller! You have found the home page of the Twin City Amateur Astronomers , bringing astronomy to the masses in the twin cities of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, and the surrounding county. Since 1960, the members of the Twin City Amateur Astronomers have explored the heavens, sought to share the joys of astronomy with the community, and generally just have a good time. These web pages represent an extension of our mission: now we are not only bringing astronomy to the masses in situ , as it were, but in a virtual way, to people hunched over their computer monitors. Hey, people, straighten up! Astronomy Day is coming! The TCAA will be at Eastland Mall on April 17th, starting at 10 AM. The March 2004 Observer is here for your downloading pleasure. Enjoy! The 2004 Public Observing Schedule is online , and also available for downloading. Need directions to the Sugar Grove Observatory? Click on the SGO link (at left) for details Our Calendar of Events page is still up-to-date!! Authorities are amazed, and demand to know what we've done with the *real* webmaster :-)
International Meteor Organization The leading amateur meteor organization in the world. Information about observing techniques, meteor showers, and the meteor community. Includes links to other web pages on meteor astronomy. http://www.imo.net/
Extractions: The webspace of the mirror is kindly provided by the American Meteor Society The International Meteor Organization ( IMO ) was founded in 1988 and has more than 250 members now. IMO was created in response to an ever growing need for international cooperation of meteor amateur work. The collection of meteor observations by several methods from all around the world ensures the comprehensive study of meteor showers and their relation to comets and interplanetary dust. You can read about the history, current aims and commissions of IMO. An additional page informs you about how to join the International Meteor Organization. Membership includes a subscription to WGN, the journal of the IMO Prediction paper in WGN Results of First information after meteor shower events
Extractions: West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers Welcome to the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers website Got a telescope and want to learn how to use it? Are you a knowledgable astronomer, but don't have anyone to observe with? Or do you just love astronomy and are looking for a little camaraderie? You may only be curious about observing the night sky. Well you've come to the right place. West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers is a club based on the love of astronomy and all that goes along with it. We have accomplished observers, scope builders, astrophotographers, and occultation specialists. We also have beginners in astronomy, young and old, and everything in between. So, if you are looking for a hobby that involves observation of the heavens with anything from binoculars to a 17 inch dobsonian scope, read on. We invite you to join us (observing is free), then if you wish to join for member benefits, then by all means do. Please come join us, we enjoy sharing our knowledge of astronomy and love of the night sky. The Faint Fuzzy, May 2004
Directory Organisation for amateur astronomers who share an interest in all aspects of astronomy and its related sciences. Contains details of upcoming meetings, public astronomy nights, and astronomical links. http://www.southcom.com.au/~shevillm/ast/
Irving Family Web Pages: Astronomy astronomy clubs welcome visitors and are always pleased to show off the night sky to people who The sights through amateur telescopes are even more exciting. http://www.irving.org/astronmy/
Extractions: Our coolest offering for our Astronomy section is our XPLORE Tour of Mt. Hamilton and Lick Observatory. We are proud be recognized for it as Astronomy site of the day for October 17, 1996. If you came here via our home page, you've probably seen it already. If you haven't seen it, then click the XPLORE icon now and embark on the journey! The night sky from a hilltop away from city lights is a sight to behold. It is great even without a telescope, with the Milky Way stretching across the sky and occasional shooting stars going by. The sights through amateur telescopes are even more exciting. Things are not as bright and colorful as in magazine pictures, and this sometimes disappoints newcomers. However, sights through a telescope are exciting because you know you are seeing the actual light from the distant objects. The first time you see the actual light from a spiral galaxy thousands of light years away, you will know what I mean. Why don't you look up an astronomy club in your area and go to one of their events. It will be a night to remember.
Venus Transit 2004 - Amateurs If you are a member of an astronomy Club or amateur Association planning public activities on the occasion of the transit, we recommend that your group joins http://www.vt-2004.org/Amateurs/
Extractions: Animations and Videos The Venus Transit on Tuesday, June 8, 2004 presents a unique opportunity for amateur astronomers: Weather permitting you will be able to: The VT-2004 website helps you to enjoy this event even more, by providing you with information and possibilities for active participation, in particular in the VT-2004 Observing Campaign A meeting of amateur astronomers from many different countries and the VT-2004 organisers took place at Brandys nad Labem in the Czech Republic (May 7-9, 2004). It served to discuss organisational and technical details around the planned activities by amateur groups. Much useful information is available in the presentations given at this conference (most as PPT), available
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Scientific educational organization of amateur astronomers serving southeastern Virginia. Membership open to all with an interest in astronomy. http://groups.hamptonroads.com/BBAA/
Extractions: Click here New 5/9/2004 Cliff Hedgepeth describes the first "Cloverwatch". George Reynolds reports on Astronomy Day 2004 at the Princess Anne Library. Click on Event reports And read Wendy Walker's article about Astronomy day events in Franklin Virginia, click on Spotlight New TWO GREAT OBSERVING ARTICLES: Some Winter Observing" by Ron Robisch. And "A New Nebula in Orion" by Kent Blackwell Click on Observing Reports Thank you!
South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association ite provides information about getting started in radio astronomy, CCD imaging, dome construction, the new telescope, and lightpollution. http://www.sfaaa.org/
Extractions: All my life, I have been fascinated by the big questions that face us, and have tried to find scientific answers to them. If, like me, you have looked at the stars, and tried to make sense of what you see, you too have started to wonder what makes the universe exist. The questions are clear, and deceptively simple. But the answers have always seemed well beyond our reach. Until now. The ideas which had grown over two thousand years of observation have had to be radically revised. In less than a hundred years, we have found a new way to think of ourselves. From sitting at the centre of the universe, we now find ourselves orbiting an average-sized sun, which is just one of millions of stars in our own Milky Way galaxy. And our galaxy itself is just one of billions of galaxies, in a universe that is infinite and expanding. But this is far from the end of a long history of inquiry. Huge questions remain to be answered, before we can hope to have a complete picture of the universe we live in.
Hawaiian Astronomical Society Taxexempt, non-profit organization founded in 1949 to promote astronomy in Hawaii. Affiliated with the Western amateur Astronomers, membership is open to all. http://www.hawastsoc.org/index.htm
Extractions: What's New? Astronews Deepsky Atlas Views of the Solar System ... Cosmic Thoughts Our next meeting is July 6 at the Bishop Museum in Atherton Halau, next to the Planetarium at 7:30 p.m. Click here for a map of the Bishop Museum. Our next Dillingham star party is on June 19 from 7:30 p.m. until whenever. The next Kahala Park star party is June 26. There is a star party at the Waikele Community Park across from CompUSA at the same time. For the 2004 schedule of public HAS events, go here. Founded in 1949, the Hawaiian Astronomical Society is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting amateur astronomy in Hawaii. HAS is affiliated with the Western Amateur Astronomers. Membership is open to all. For more information, go here. If you have any questions about the Hawaiian Astronomical Society
Welcome To Khagol Mandal astronomy club and organization of amateur astronomers. Contains an overview, current projects undertaken, and details of sky obeservation program. http://www.khagolmandal.com
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Founded in 1978 and based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the BBAA are dedicated to Bringing astronomy to the People of Hampton Roads. http://groups.hamptonroads.com/bbaa/
Extractions: Click here New 5/9/2004 Cliff Hedgepeth describes the first "Cloverwatch". George Reynolds reports on Astronomy Day 2004 at the Princess Anne Library. Click on Event reports And read Wendy Walker's article about Astronomy day events in Franklin Virginia, click on Spotlight New TWO GREAT OBSERVING ARTICLES: Some Winter Observing" by Ron Robisch. And "A New Nebula in Orion" by Kent Blackwell Click on Observing Reports Thank you!
ERROR 404: Page Cannot Be Displayed We also share suggestions on how you can get started in astronomy plus our members comments covering topics from observing tips to commentary about science in http://www.kansas.net/~farpoint/
Welcome To NEKAAL Since 1978, NEKAAL has introduced hundreds of people to astronomy through educational presentations, star parties, and the club's internationallyknown Farpoint Observatory. http://nekaal.coldstonelabs.org/
The Columbus Astronomical Society Central Ohio organization dedicated to the amateur study of astronomy. Includes meeting information and newsletter. http://www.the-cas.org/
Rappahannock Astronomy Club A nonprofit organization of amateur astronomers located in the Fredericksburg, Virginia, area. http://www.raclub.org
Extractions: Rappahannock Astronomy Club Welcome to the Rappahannock Astronomy Club's web site. RAC is a non-profit organization of amateur astronomers located in the Fredericksburg, VA area. If you have even a passing interest in the night sky, come and see us at one of our monthly meetings or activities. Sections Home Calendar RAC Events Weather and Viewing Photo Gallery ... Members Area 4/22/04 - May Club Meeting The next club meeting is Wednesday, May 12 at the downtown Library in Meeting Room 2. The meeting will begin at 4/25/04 - May Star Party The April star party is scheduled for Saturday, May 22 , at Caledon. Directions and additional information is listed on the RAC Events page. As always, the star party will be canceled if the sky is not clear. 2/23/04 - 2004 Star Party Dates The 2004 star party dates have been posted on the Events page. 1/27/04 - 2004 Club Officers The 2004 club officers elected at the January meeting are:
Sky And Telescope Sky Telescope, the Essential Magazine of astronomy. News, observing tips, howto advice, and more! Welcome to SkyandTelescope.com, where you'll find astronomy news, stargazing tips, expert advice on choosing and using http://www.skypub.com/
Hamilton Amateur Astronomers Great reference material for amateur astronomers, scifi writers, science fair projects, and UFO enthusiasts. More info. Book by Kurt Forge. December 26, 2003 http://amateurastronomy.org/
Extractions: 5 day NEWS (click on the pictures for more information): May 20, 2004 Comet C/2001 Q4 (NEAT) appears above the open cluster M44. (The Beehive Cluster) in the same binocular field of view in Cancer on the evening of Sunday, May 16, 2004. Location: Barry's Bay, Ontario. Focal Length: 200mm @ f/3.5. Exposure: 6 minutes. Film: Fuji NPZ 800 Photo by Bob Christmas May 14, 2004 Doug Welch gave an excellent demonstration and explanation of his Clear Sky/Cloud Detector which is featured in this months newsletter May 14, 2004
