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 May/June
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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 my 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. |
WEATHER, TIME AND ASTRONOMICAL INFORMATION
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SFCC
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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(or Join as New Member)
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Time Has Run Out!
Dues form here
If you have not paid,
you have been "purged"
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Please support us—we do public service
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MAY ATM MEETING
(Amateur Telescope Making
& Observing)
May Meeting
Date: Tue., May 20, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Chuck Broward's House
2240 N.W. 14 Avenue
Off NW 22 Street
– 3 streets N. of NW 8 Ave or
– 2 streets S. of NW 16 Ave)
See ATM Page for Maps
Topics:
Building an Astro Chair
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JUNE STAR PARTY
Date: Sat., June 0, 2008
(Really May 31!)
Rain Date: June 7
Time: Arrive before sunset
(abt: 8:25 p.m. ET)
Location: Loftus Farm
Directions/Maps
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JUNE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Date: Tue., June 3, 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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JUNE MONTHLY MEETING
Date: Tues., June 10, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Powell Hall
Fla. Museum of Natural History
Univ. of Florida Cultural Plaza
Speakers: Dr. Eric Ford, Assist. Prof., Dept. of Astronomy
Title: Searching for Extrasolar Planets: Care to Join the Hunt?
Click Here for More Info & Maps
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