meetings
Our indoor, or Business Meeting, is held the first1 Thursday of every month, beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the ETV Telecommunications Center, at 1041 George Rogers Boulevard2. Our newsletter will advise of any changes in date or location. The meeting includes some club business (usually a small part of the meeting), a report of astronomical events (which includes a report on previous observing sessions and information too recent to be in the monthly publications), and featured speakers (with topics suggested by the membership). Three times each year (Spring, Summer, and Fall) MAC has an AstroPhoto Contest with the annual run-off of the year's winners in November. We also try to include some time for Show & Tell near the end of each meeting to give members a chance to show off new equipment and related bits of information. After each meeting we have time for refreshments and fellowship.
1 Except when there is a USC football game or other major program at the Colisseum or Fairgrounds. The revised date will be noted on the homepage and in the calendar.
2 Except in December where it is held at a special location.
General Meeting Location
The monthly meetings are currently held at
ETV Telecommunications Center
1041 George Rogers Boulevard
Next Meeting
08.08.2008
Speaker: Elizabeth Warner
Topic: NASA Missions & Amateur Astronomers
NASA missions, both manned and unmanned, fascinate most everyone. For most of us, it's the vicarious thrill of participating. But what if we really could contribute? For a while now, NASA has had E/PO (Education/Public Outreach) components built into the missions. Over the last decade, some of the emphasis has shifted from K12 to more informal education AND reaching amateur astronomers.
Annual Holiday Party
The year-end party is another opportunity for club members and their families to have fun. Awards, doorprizes, games and food are part of the festivities.
Details 2008
When: Thursday, 4 December, 7:30 pm
Location: tbd
RSVP: Jimmy
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