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 Nov/Dec
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Beginning 2009 Jan/Feb, on-line
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501 of the Internal Revenue Code. See AAC information
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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!) |
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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KIKA SILVA PLA PLANETARIUM
Now Open
Location–Show
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Includes Night Sights Podcast
Archives
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Campus Teaching Observatory
Open Fri. nights when classes in Session & Skies Clear
(8:30 - 10:00 p.m. ET) |
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OBSERVING SESSION
(Lunar Observing Group)
OBSERVE THE MOON!
A Special AAC Event
Date: Wed., Jan. 7, 2008
(No Rain Date but will still meet)
Setup
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
Event Time: 7:00 to
abt. 10:00 p.m. ET
(or later if you wish)
Location: Cohen Residence
("Kanapaha Observatory")
8952 SW 92 La, Gainesville, FL
All Welcome • Scopes Provided
Much
More Info/Maps Here
*** PLEASE RSVP ***
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JAN.
MONTHLY MEETING
(Open to Public)
Date: Tue., Jan. 13, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Powell Hall
Univ. of Florida Cultural Plaza
Speaker:
Fred Palgon
Title: Rocket
Propulsion - History and Development of the World's First Liquid Oxygen
and Liquid Hydrogen Engine, the RL 10
More Info & Maps:
Click Here
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JAN.
PUBLIC STAR PARTY
Annual Hickory Ranch
Public Star Party
at Paynes Praire
(Open to Public)
Date: Sat., Jan. 17, 2009
Location:
Hickory Ranch
More Info, Directions & Maps here
Set Up Time: 5:00-5:45 p.m.
ET (AAC)
Event Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m. ET
Admission: $5.00 donation
(kids free)
AAC Volunteers Free
If they Arrive at Set Up Time
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JAN.
ATM MEETING
(Amateur Telescope Making
& Observing)
Date: Tue., Jan. 20
(No Dec. 2008 ATM Meeting)
Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Chuck Broward's
House
2240 N.W. 14 Avenue, Gainesville, FL
Off NW 22 Street
– 3 streets N. of NW 8 Ave or
– 2 streets S. of NW 16 Ave)
See ATM Page for
Maps
Topic: Planning for 2009
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JAN.
AAC STAR PARTY
Date: Jan. 24, 2009
Time:
Arrive Before Dark
(Sunset abt. 5:55 p.m. ET)
Location: Newberry Sports
Complex
(24820 NW 16th Ave, Newberry)
Directions, Details & Maps:
Click Here
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