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OUR CLUB
The SAS was founded in 1975 to foster the development of amateur Astronomy in the east-central Michigan area. Members come from all walks of life and span a wide range of ages. Our activities include observing sessions, annual public star parties, and friendly meetings where we share our common interest and learn from formal presentations and each other. If you are interested in astronomy, please join us at one of our monthly meetings. |
News
NEXT CLUB MEETING:
Friday, February 8, 2019 is the date of the next Sunset Astronomical Society meeting. We'll begin at 7pm at the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center in Bay City, MI. The topic of this month's meeting is: "So You Got a Telescope for Christmas". Maybe you received a telescope or binoculars for Christmas or you are in the market for buying some. Maybe you've picked out a new lens for your camera or possibly an eyepiece you have had your "eye" on (hee hee). Bring the specs and bring your lens, and binocs, and telescope to share. Maybe someone in the club knows a little about your equipment or possibly you have some info to share.
SAS is excited and eager to explore the new interests which were brought to the forefront of the club last year. We need people to volunteer a small amount of time to help facilitate the interests of the club.
Currently, there is no topic for the March meeting. Please communicate with Bill Albe (president) with your ideas for the meeting.
Friday, February 8, 2019 is the date of the next Sunset Astronomical Society meeting. We'll begin at 7pm at the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center in Bay City, MI. The topic of this month's meeting is: "So You Got a Telescope for Christmas". Maybe you received a telescope or binoculars for Christmas or you are in the market for buying some. Maybe you've picked out a new lens for your camera or possibly an eyepiece you have had your "eye" on (hee hee). Bring the specs and bring your lens, and binocs, and telescope to share. Maybe someone in the club knows a little about your equipment or possibly you have some info to share.
SAS is excited and eager to explore the new interests which were brought to the forefront of the club last year. We need people to volunteer a small amount of time to help facilitate the interests of the club.
Currently, there is no topic for the March meeting. Please communicate with Bill Albe (president) with your ideas for the meeting.
meetings and observing events
Club meetings and observing events are listed in the club calendar on the "MEETING / EVENT CALENDAR" page . This calendar changes frequently with up to date status of meetings and events. Listed future events are tentative and subject to change due to weather and other conditions.
SAS newslettersPlease view our newsletters for a wealth of information on club activities and important and interesting articles about astronomy.
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recent activities
Meet Vega, the Jewel of the LyreBy: Daniel Johnson | January 31, 2019 | Sky and Telescope
Meet Vega, the fifth-brightest star in the night sky and the most brilliant star in the constellation Lyra. Vega is in the prime of its life on the main sequence, but it's notable for its speedy spin and infrared-radiating debris disk. SAS is excited and eager to explore the new interests which were brought to the forefront of the club last year. We need people to volunteer a small amount of time to help facilitate the interests of the club. Currently, there is no topic for the March meeting. Please communicate with Bill Albe (president) with your ideas for the meeting |