Member only event! Dr. Francisco Reyes has invited AAC's members to a special Star Party at UF Rosemary Hill Observatory in Bronson. Sun sets at 5:32 pm.
Please arrive after 4:30 pm and 30 minutes before the sun sets to set up telescopes. You may drive up to 30" dome to setup scopes but MUST park in parking lot which is right of Dorm (Dorm on left side of street) or both sides of street (in grass/dirt) before Dorm.
Event Alerts - Members please register to attend. A "GO" or "NO GO" will be emailed to registrants by noon the day of the event.
AAC Holiday Party.
REGISTRATION REQUESTED!
We will have a pot luck dinner. Please indicate what food dish you will bring, just click on the sign up sheet below.
AAC will be providing ham, turkey, and beverages. BYOB is allowed.
We will be playing a game or two, sharing memories of 2025, and showing our appreciation to our outgoing President.
Holiday Pot Luck Sign Up Sheet
This year's party will be located at:
The Village at Gainesville
Additional information will be in your confirmation email when you register.
The Far Out Journal Club invites you to join us for a Special Holiday Edition with guests James Albury and Dean Regas
From the outer limits of the Milky Way, the Alachua Astronomy Club has started the Far Out Journal Club. Produced by Rich Russin and hosted by past president Terry Smiljanich, the goal is to have a personal, in-depth visit with the authors, artists, musicians, curators, and other cultural icons who bring us the vast world of cultural science and science fiction.
Get ready for a special evening as we host James Albury and Dean Regas for a special double interview. Our regular host, Terry Smiljanich will moderate back-and-forth interviews between two of the best space educators of our time. We expect some lively conversation and personal insight on the production of their excellent educational podcasts about the world of astronomy we love so much.
James Albury Dean Regas
Please visit our guests' websites (links below) for complete bio's.
To further enhance your enjoyment of this episode, The Far Out Journal Club recommends you check out these links prior to the session.
Homepage for Dean Regas and his Looking Up Podcast
https://astrodean.com/
Homepage for James Albury and his Sky Above Us Podcast
https://www.theskyaboveus.org/
Join Zoom Meeting:
Http://bit.ly/FarOutJournalClub
https://sfcollege.zoom.us/j/91733146162?pwd=Ib7KD0Sd1UKU8cbeUR0u7bxbOzmSOj.1
Exclusively for AAC members!
AAC has organized a dark sky star party at one of the darkest skies on the east coast!
Sunset is 5:34pm.
Arrive at least one hour before sunset for setup and to get familiar with the observing field before dark.
PLEASE review the Star Party etiquette for Chiefland. http://shorturl.at/cgkMO
You need to register to attend and receive directions to observing field.
Event Alerts - Members please register to attend. A "GO" or "NO GO" will be emailed to registrants by noon the day of the event. Your need to be registered for me to send you updates! Also, please double check weather conditions before heading out to Chiefland.
AAC volunteers needed for a Stargazing Outreach @ Hickory Ranch.
Volunteer members with and without telescopes please register here for entry to the event and for updates. I can still put volunteers to work even if you don't have a telescope!
A GO or NO GO will be emailed to registrants the day of the event. You need to be registered for me to send you updates!!
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is hosting an outreach for stargazing by the Alachua Astronomy Club, weather permitting, at Hickory Ranch.
Visitors (not AAC volunteers) need to register with Friends of Paynes Prairie at their website then click events for registration.
Please plan on being set up BY 5:30 pm. Sunset is at 5:34 pm. Event is scheduled to finish at 9:00 pm. We may go a bit later if weather is accommodating.
Volunteers should arrive no later than 5:00 pm. Pick out several sky objects and note a few details about them to share. Limited ac power is available with a long extension cord if needed. Temps fall after dark so dress warmly.
Point of contact for Alachua Astronomy Club is Lisa Eager, Star Party Coordinator @ 352-318-4074.
Please plan on being set up BY 5:30 pm. Sunset is at 5:54 pm. Event is scheduled to finish at 9:00 pm. We may go a bit later if weather is accommodating.
Please plan on being set up BY 6:00 pm. Sunset is at 6:27 pm. Event is scheduled to finish at 9:00 pm. We may go a bit later if weather is accommodating.
Volunteers should arrive no later than 6:00 pm. Pick out several sky objects and note a few details about them to share. Limited ac power is available with a long extension cord if needed. Temps fall after dark so dress warmly.
