Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. upcoming events

Chiefland Dark Sky Star Party (5 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Exclusively for AAC members!

AAC has organized a dark sky star party at one of the darkest skies on the east coast!

Sunset is 7:48 pm.

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 Monthly Meeting (8 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Agenda:

7:00 - 7:15 General Meeting & Announcements
7:15 - 7:30 Members Corner:

7:30 - 7:45 Refreshment break

7:45 - Public Presentation

If you can't attend in person

-ZOOM LINK -

https://sfcollege.zoom.us/j/96665218735?pwd=NVNyaTdkMEo5ejdHVFZpeERXZ3Zadz09

Speaker:

Sarah Coates

University Archivist

University of Florida

Topic:

Abstract: (Pending)

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Member's Corner Speaker:

Topic:

International Observe the Moon Night 2026 (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Co-Hosting with KikaSilva Pla Planetarium – Santa Fe College

AAC volunteers are invited to set up telescopes in the courtyard in front of the Planetarium starting at 6:00 pm.

Sunset is at 7:27 pm. Moon will be up, 70% illumination.

Will email a GO or NO GO by noon the day of event to registrants. Will also post on website.

Event coordinator contact Lisa Eager

352-318-4074

lisa.eager@alachuaastronomyclub.org

AAC Monthly Meeting (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Agenda:

7:00 - 7:15 General Meeting & Announcements
7:15 - 7:30 Members Corner:

7:30 - 7:45 Refreshment break

7:45 - Public Presentation

If you can't attend in person

-ZOOM LINK -

https://sfcollege.zoom.us/j/96665218735?pwd=NVNyaTdkMEo5ejdHVFZpeERXZ3Zadz09

Speaker:

Dr. Marla Geha

Professor of Astronomy and Physics

Yale University

Topic:

The RASA Survey of Galaxies

Abstract: (Pending)

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Member's Corner Speaker:

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AAC Monthly Meeting (10 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Agenda:

7:00 - 7:15 General Meeting & Announcements
7:15 - 7:30 Members Corner:

7:30 - 7:45 Refreshment break

7:45 - Public Presentation

If you can't attend in person

-ZOOM LINK -

https://sfcollege.zoom.us/j/96665218735?pwd=NVNyaTdkMEo5ejdHVFZpeERXZ3Zadz09

Speaker:

James Albury

Planetarium Manager

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium - Santa Fe College

Topic:

Planetarium Show:

Abstract: (Pending)

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Member's Corner Speaker: Terry Dickensheet

Topic: