6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE:  The Sky at Night – Easy enjoyment from your backyard PRESENTATION:  Avid stargazer and amateur astronomer, Tim Hunter, will talk about his recently published book, The Sky At Night (University of Arizona Press); how it came about from 750 Sky Spy astronomy columns—15 years worth—in Thursday’s Caliente, the Arizona Daily Star’s  weekly entertainment section. Learn … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – March 2023 →

Historical Astronomer of the Month: Japanese Astronomers Presenter:  Doug Smith This month Doug Smith will be presenting on Japanese Astronomers for our ongoing Astronomer of the Month series. Main Presentation:   Large Telescopes Presenter:  Stephen Ferris For our main topic, Stephen Ferris will be discussion the last part of his series on Large Telescopes.

6:30 pm - Main Presentation TITLE:  Fun Observing Projects with Zero Equipment PRESENTATION:  According to author and educator, Bob King, you don't need a telescope to explore the underpinnings of the universe. A pair of eyes will do. In this month’s presentation, Bob will share three visual observing projects — exploring Earth's shadow; observing and … Continue reading HYBRID – General Meeting – April 2023 →

Historical Astronomer of the Month: Edward Barnard Presenter:  Connor Justice Connor Justice will be presenting our Astronomer of the month presentation on Edward Barnard. Main Presentation:   Carbon Stars Presenter:  Pete Hermes Pete Hermes will be discussing Carbon Stars.