ACA Calendar of Events
2020-21
Encourage your family to study astronomy!
ANNUAL Calendar of Events 2020-21
Minutes 2019:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Minutes 2020:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
Helpful Information about Refreshments and Programs
Please support astronomy and your local Astronomy Club of Augusta.
If you have not already done so, write check to Astronomy Club of Augusta,
and bring your 2020-2021 dues to the meeting, and give/ or mail to:
A M N (Tedda) Howard, Pres/Treasurer, 4327 Williston Road, Windsor, SC 29856
Please include your name, address, phone, email, and your $10.
Thank you.
Dear ACA Members,
We want to thank Shane S for introducing us to and helping us learn about
Virtual Zoom. Very importantly, Shane has hosted our Virtual meetings on his
Pro account (runs out in December), so that we have had more time to share online.
As discussed in our September email,
a free Zoom account is only available
for 40 minutes to a limited number of participants.
The ACA Officers proposed that the club authorize spending club funds for a
ZOOM Pro license. The minimum cost is either $14.99/mo or $149.90/yr
This level allows for up to 100 participants per meeting, and a duration up to
24 hours per meeting. Here is the website for more information:
https://zoom.us/pricing. Please reply email Tedda or Richard for any
other questions or comments. Thank you for your feedback.
It is now time for us to get our own annual Pro license account.
Sincerely,
ACA Officers
Tedda, Richard, Stan
Cosmos: Possible Worlds
The Public is invited!
November 24, December 01, Tuesday 8:00 PM, WFXG Fox News Channel 54-1
These are the tenth and eleventh of 12 weekly episodes in the third new series
about the Cosmos. Hosted by Astronomer Neil DeGrasse Tyson, they will discuss thoughts
on space, show how the Earth has evolved, and where space exploration is going.
ACA Meeting
December 04, 2020, Friday at 6:45 PM, at Virtual Zoom
The Public is invited!
Moon rise-set: before Sun
Click after 6:45PM on the ZOOM Invitation:
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Welcome
Introduction
Program: The Magellanic Clouds
Our nearest galactic neighbors, the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds have
provided many “firsts” in astronomy. So much of what we know about the universe
and the techniques used to reach beyond the milky-way had their origins in
studies of these 'universes in miniature'. The talk will cover the Clouds’ role
in the development of astrophysics, from Cepheids, the standard candles
of the extra-galactic distance ladder, to X-ray pulsars, supernova, and
galactic cannibalism. As a new age of truly giant telescopes dawns,
what new secrets are unfolding in the clouds?
Speaker: Dr. Silas G. T. Laycock
Website
is an associate professor at UMass Lowell’s Center for Space Science and Technology.
He completed his Ph.D in Astronomy at the University of Southampton, UK in 2002.
He joined UMass Lowell in Fall 2010, following postdoctoral research at Gemini
Observatory and Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
He studies accreting X-ray pulsars and black hole binaries, mostly in the Magellanic clouds
and similar dwarf starburst galaxies. His
latest project is Schueller Observatory, located on
UMass Lowell campus. A team of students is working to equip the observatory for remote
observing, which will offer real-time immersive observing to students around the globe.
LoCSST has active programs in designing/building/flying novel astronomical
instruments aboard sounding-rockets, high altitude balloons, and satellites including the
International Space Station.
Professor Laycocks' areas of research include Pulsars, Black Holes, Binary Stars, X-rays,
High Energy Radiation, Optical Spectroscopy, Adaptive Optics, and he has authored and
co-authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Outside of astronomy he enjoys exploring the outdoors with his young family.
We are pleased to welcome Silas to our Astronomy Club of Augusta.
Q&A
ACA Meeting Remarks
1. Next Events:
Cosmos: Dec. 08 Tues.8PM, Fox 54.1
Star Gaze, Dec.12, Sat.5PM, NMR-DSO
Holiday Star Gaze, Dec.19, Sat.5PM, NMR-DSO
Star Gaze, Jan.16, Sat.6PM, NMR-DSO
2. Scholarships/Grants,
to deserving HS or Tech Graduates
Cosmos: Possible Worlds
The Public is invited!
December 08, Tuesday 8:00 PM, WFXG Fox News Channel 54-1
This is the twelfth of 12 weekly episodes -the last- in the third new series about the Cosmos.
Hosted by Astronomer Neil DeGrasse Tyson, they will discuss thoughts on space,
show how the Earth has evolved, and where space exploration is going.
Don't miss it!
ACA Club Star Gaze
December 12 , Saturday at 5:00 PM, at NMR-DSO
Moon rise-set: 0231 1416 Dark sky
A great, early night to bring the kids!
with plenty of room for physical distancing.
Find Jupiter and Saturn close together
before they set. A very bright leader.
Red Mars follows near center South.
The summer triangle,Lyra, Aquilla and Cygnus, look nice before they set.
South, Capricornus, Aquarius, Pisces and Cetus all gather below Pegasus.
Fomalhaut is just below Aquarius, with Grus and Phoenix just above the S horizon.
Find Andromeda between Pegasus and Cassiopeia,
the Double cluster between Cassiopeia and Perseus.
Further NWest, follow the beautiful Garnet Star in Cepheus for the whole evening.
By 7:00PM, it's a great time to see the three kings rising at Orion's Belt
in the center of the Winter Hexagon.
At 9 PM, the ladle of the Big Dipper is rising. Check out Bode's nebulae (M81 & M82).
At 11 PM Praesepe, Leo, and the head and heart of Hydra pop up.
Ohh, there is so much more to see!
Bring what you have of planisphere, binoculars, telescope, towels.
Wear warm, layered clothing socks, shoes, pants.
Park with your headlights toward the road.
ACA Club Holiday Star Gaze
December 19 , Saturday at 5:00 PM, at NMR-DSO
Waxing 1st Quarter Moon
Another great, early night to bring the kids!
There's lots to learn about the Moon tonight.
Find Jupiter and Saturn VERY close together
before they set. A very bright leader.
Catch the Summer Triangle: Vega, Altair, and Deneb, before they set.
Red Mars follows Jupiter & Saturn, just East of the Moon, in Pisces.
You'll need good binoculars or a scope to see Uranus, just SE of Mars.
South, Capricornus, Aquarius, Pisces and Cetus all gather below Pegasus.
Fomalhaut is just below Aquarius, with Grus and Phoenix just above the S horizon.
Find Andromeda between Pegasus and Cassiopeia,
the Double cluster between Cassiopeia and Perseus.
By 7:00PM, it's a great time to see the three kings rising at Orion's Belt
in the center of the Winter Hexagon.
though Procyon and Sirius don't pop up until 8 PM.
At 9 PM, the ladle of the Big Dipper is rising. Check out Bode's nebulae (M81 & M82).
By 11PM Praesepe, Leo, and the head and heart of Hydra are up.
Finish up with the beautiful Garnet Star to the NWest.
Ohh, there is always much more to see!
Bring what you have of planisphere, binoculars, telescope, towels.
Wear warm, layered clothing socks, shoes, pants.
Park with your headlights toward the road.
Also, bring a beverage. We will have holiday cookies for all.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021 !
Beginners to experts can benefit
from the abundance of knowledge, skill, and enthusiasm
at our local meetings and star parties.
Astronomy is not a simple sport. Get help to get good.
Go to our Membership page, and become a member now.
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ANNUAL Calendar of Events 2020-21
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