THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
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 5:54 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.
Date: Thursday, January 22nd Time: 6:30PM – 8:00 PM
(Arrive in time to be set and ready by 6:15)
Location: Tower Club Tennis Courts, The Village at Gainesville
8000 NW 27th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
AAC members are invited to participate in a special outreach evening with the residents of The Village at Gainesville. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your love of astronomy with a vibrant, curious senior community who truly enjoy engaging with guests.
Members are encouraged to bring telescopes, binoculars, or other observing equipment and help guide residents through celestial targets. Whether you’re an experienced outreach volunteer or joining for the first time, your presence and enthusiasm make a meaningful difference. Equipment field in registration helps us know what you're bringing - you can just bring yourself.
For those who may be coming directly from work. if you would like to drop off equipment ahead of the event, please contact Matthew Peters. Equipment may be stored a day or so ahead in a locked office.
Working with this group is consistently described as rewarding, engaging, and genuinely fun—the residents are eager learners, great conversationalists, and deeply appreciative of the experience.
Clear skies, shared knowledge, and great conversations await. We hope you’ll join us! ✨
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
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.
Exclusively for AAC members!
AAC has organized a dark sky star party at one of the darkest skies on the east coast!
Sunset is 6:14 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.
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.
