Alachua Astronomy Club, Inc. upcoming events

Chiefland Dark Sky Star Party (1 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:30:00 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 8:23 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 Board meeting (5 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

All members of Alachua Astronomy Club are welcome to attend.

Board members and coordinators should forward documents (minutes of last meeting, financial report, etc.) and agenda items at least two (2) days prior to the meeting to:president@alachuaastronomyclub.org

For a copy of May's Meeting Minutes please click the link below:

If you would like a physical copy, please print a copy for yourself and bring to the meeting.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gmb8GDKW_Hx_pHfcJSNLeE17k8oYG4vt/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=112922009581512074712&rtpof=true&sd=true

This board meeting will be held at:

The Village at Gainesville (East of Santa Fe College)
8000 NW 27th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606

As you enter, check in at the security gate. You need to say you're there for the AAC meeting. Security will direct you to the building. The meeting will be in the Center Pointe building. Parking is in front of the building.

AAC Monthly Meeting (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 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:

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:

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

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:

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:

Topic:

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: