THE ALACHUA ASTRONOMY CLUB,
INC. (AAC)
located
in Gainesville
(county seat of Alachua
County) in North Central Florida,
USA, is a
publicly supported, not for profit
organization of people who have a common interest in astronomy.
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FIRSTLIGHT,
AAC's bimonthly newsletter, now available on-line
as pdf files (archived
since Dec 2006/Jan 2007). And many pictures are in color!
Latest Issue: 2009 July/Aug
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Beginning 2009 Jan/Feb, on-line
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NOTE: The Alachua
Astronomy Club, Inc. is exempt from federal income tax under section
501 of the Internal Revenue Code. See AAC information
page
for our statement of purpose, other club info and details on club
activities. A copy of the official registration and financial
information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer
Services
by calling Toll-Free (800-435-7352) within the State (or 850-488-2221
from outside of Florida). Registration does not imply endorsement,
approval, or recommendation by the State. Note: Our tax
exempt listing is shown in IRS Publication 78, a
comprehensive list of all approved organizations in the United States.
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IYA 2009 EVENTS
– Next Event July 21 –
WHAT?
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(Cred. HL Cohen)
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The Longest
Total Solar Eclipse
of the Century
is Coming!
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Morning of Wed., July 22
(Tues. Evening EDT)
Not going to see it?
Too bad but you can see it
on the Web
Not a great substitute for a live view
but better than not seeing it
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The International Year of
Astronomy 2009
(IYA) is a global effort to help citizens rediscover their place in the
Universe and mark the 400th anniversary of the first use of an
astronomical telescope by Galileo.
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Shame!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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JULY MONTHLY MEETING
(Open to Public)
Date: Tue., July 14, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Powell Hall
Univ. of Florida Cultural Plaza
Speaker: Dr. Howard Eskildsen
Titles: Solar Minimum to the Max
More Info & Maps:
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JULY ATM MEETING
(Amateur Telescope Making
& Observing)
Date: Tue., July 21, 2009
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Sandon Flowers' House
3533 SW 24 Avenue, Gainesville, FL
See ATM Page for
Maps
Topic: Astrography, digital imaging and time stamps
Bring your telescope. More info.
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JULY IYA 2009 EVENT
Longest Total Solar Eclipse of 21st Century
and in Your Lifetime
Date: Tue., July 21, 2009
Time: 7:50 p.m. - 11:20 p.m. ET
Location: India, China, and the Western Pacific, but there's a live internet connection here!
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AUGUST AAC STAR PARTY
Date: Sat., August 22, 2009
(No July Star Party)
Time:
Arrive Before Dark
(Sunset abt. 8:20 p.m. ET)
Location: Loftus Family Farm
Directions & Maps:
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