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Cumberland Astronomy Club |
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Cumberland Astronomy Club |
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All meetings and events are open to the public, unless otherwise posted. To contact the club for more information: info@cumberlandastronomyclub.org
President/Astronomical League Coordinator |
Steve Vincent |
Vice-President |
Michelle Nilssen |
Secretary |
David Burcaw |
Treasurer |
Kathy Sanner |
Next Meeting:
October 18, 2024
7:30 PM
Frostburg State University
Gira Center, Rm 156, on the same level as the Planetarium
Agenda / Topic
Using 'Small Smart Telescopes' to generate Science
Peter Bealo, guest speaker
a live presentation via Zoom
The new breed of relatively inexpensive smart telescopes are wonderful "first steps" in astronomical imaging.
They provide good capabilities for generating scientifically useful images as well.
A) What sorts of science is achievable
B) How to best use these telescopes to generate scientifically relevant images
C) How AAVSO supports their use in the study of variable stars and photometry
Location Details:
Signs at the Planetarium will direct you to Room 156
PDF Campus Map with notes for parking and walking to the building
Please, only attend if you are feeling well and you are comfortable attending
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Future Meetings:
November 15, 2024
Agenda / Topic
T.B.A.
Link here
Click Here to link to Poster of UpComing Topics and Dates
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Club meetings are open to the public.
Fun Stuff:
Comet After Sunset:
Link to Information on viewing Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS after Sunset
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After the Science Saturday Planetarium Show the club sometimes will assist with pointing out features in the night sky and with viewing with some of the university’s telescopes, weather permitting.
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