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: 2008 July/Aug.
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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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INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY (IYA2009)
The Universe, Yours to Discover?
Modern Astronomy’s Quadricentennial World Celebration
Some future events are unpredictable as the appearance of bright, new comets
But, 2009 Brings a World Commemoration!
The 400th anniversary of Galileo’s astronomical use of a telescope
& Kepler’s publication of "Astronomia Nova"
The AAC & SFCC will Celebrate the IYA2009 on National Astronomy Day 2009 May 2
(More details in 2009 but mark your calendars now!)
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COINCIDENTLY 2009 ALSO BRINGS
THE LONGEST TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE OF OUR LIFETIME!
– A Great Way to Help Celebrate the IYA2009 –
Material about the eclipse in AAC's Newsletter (FirstLight)
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WEATHER, TIME AND ASTRONOMICAL INFORMATION
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BULLETIN BOARD
Jump Down to AAC Calendar
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Santa Fe College
KIKA SILVA PLA PLANETARIUM
Now Open
Location–Show Times–More
Includes Night Sights Podcast Archives
WERF 95.7 FM
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UF PUBLIC NIGHTS
Campus Teaching Observatory
Open Fri. nights when classes in Session & Skies Clear
(8:30 - 10:00 p.m. ET)
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SPECIAL EVENTS!
The Lunar Observing Group
(LOG)
Will Hold a Special
LUNAR OBSERVING SESSION
Wed., Sept. 10 (Rain Date Sept. 11)
Everyone Invited!
(No Experience Needed)
See Below
EVIDENCE FOR EVOLUTION:
A Tour of Fossil Hall
& Panel Discussion
Sat., Sept. 13, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Florida Museum of Natural History
& Harn Museum of Art Café
See Flyer for More Info
(Event is associated with the local chapter of the Café Scientifique)
A FIRST ANNIVERSARY EVENT!
Kika Silva Pla Planetarium
Celebration of First Year
Bringing Stars
to N. Cent. Fla.
Sat., Sept. 20
6 Different, Free Planetarium Shows
3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 10 PM
Solar Telescope Viewing 2:30–6:30 PM
(Planetarium Courtyard)
Free Telescope Viewing Sunset–10 PM
Telescope Viewing Hosted by AAC
Free Color Poster
Press Release
(More here incl. Show Details)
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ORDER YOUR OBSERVER'S HANDBOOK 2009 NOW
Our Yearly, Onetime Offering
for Local Residence
Ordering Deadline Oct. 17
Details Here
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SEPT. MONTHLY MEETING
Date: Tues., Sept. 9, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Powell Hall
Fla. Museum of Natural History
Univ. of Florida Cultural Plaza
Speaker: Dr. Ata Sarajedini, Assoc. Prof. of Astronomy, Dept. of Astronomy, Univ. of Florida
Title: Globular Clusters Seen in a Whole New Light
More Info & Maps Click Here
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SEPT. LOG OBSERVING SESSION
(Lunar Observing Group)
Date: Wed., Sept. 10, 2008
Rain Date: Thu., Sept. 11, 2008
Setup Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Rich Russin
1018 SW 143rd St, Newberry
All Welcome • Telescopes Provided
More Info & Maps: Click Here
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SEPT. ATM MEETING
(Amateur Telescope Making
& Observing)
Date: Wed., Sept. 10, 2008
(Rain Date: Thurs., Sept. 11)
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Rich Russin's Residence
Note: Sept ATM meeting IS the Sept. 10 LOG Meeting (See Above)
So, No ATM Meeting on 3rd Tues.
More Info/Map: On 2008 Star Party Page
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SEPTEMBER STAR PARTY
Date: Sat., Sept. 27, 2008
Time: Arrive before sunset
(abt: 7:19 p.m. ET)
Location: Stargate Observatory
(The Heinrich's Obsevatory near Live Oak)
Directions & Maps: Click Here
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OCTOBER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Date: Tue., Oct. 7, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: (Romano's) Macaroni Grill
(North Side of Oak's Mall)
6419 W. Newberry Rd.
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 331-0638
Google Map • Menu
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OCT. MONTHLY MEETING
Date: Tues., Oct. 14, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Powell Hall
Fla. Museum of Natural History
Univ. of Florida Cultural Plaza
Speaker: Dr. Fred Hamann, Professor of Astronomy
Title: Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? — Super-massive Black Holes and the Birth of Galaxies
More Info& Maps: Click Here
(NOTE: This talk was originally scheduled for this past Aug. but meeting cancelled due to unforseen circumstances
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