Upcoming Events
Dark Site Astronomy Group schedule for Members Only
Wednesday September 25th, 2024, 7:00 PM. Monthly Zoom Meeting – Members Only
Our speaker at this event will be Chap Percival, a retired educator, planetarium director, eclipse-chaser and group leader, as well as the author of two “Go See the Eclipse” books. Chap will present a talk entitled “Holey Eclipse!” recounting his personal experiences in the path of totality
Saturday October 5th, 2024, The Bay Park Conservancy Evening Stargazing. Time 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Come early and see the sun through our solar safety filters, including Hydrogen Alpha.
Common Ground at The Bay Park. 1055 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota
Saturday October 12th, 2024, Robinson Preserve Evening Stargazing. Time 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Come early and see the sun through our solar safety filters, including Hydrogen Alpha.
10299 9th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton
Wednesday October 23rd 2024, 7:00 PM. Monthly Zoom Meeting – Members Only:
Conrad Cardano from the Amateur Astronomical Society of Rhode Island will give a presentation on the Sun and all things related to Solar Observing and Imaging. This is a very detailed presentation so please join us. If you have ever looked through an H Alpha solar scope you understand just how interesting the view is. This presentation takes it next level and beyond!!!
Saturday November 9th, 2024, Robinson Preserve. Evening Stargazing. Time 6:00PM to 9:00PM.
10299 9th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton
Wednesday November 27th 2024, 7:00 PM. Monthly Zoom Meeting – Members Only:
Member Greg Shanos will discuss the impact of the new “smart telescopes” on our hobby. From Seestar to Origin these products are quite literally changing everything when it comes to the learning curve when considering astrophotography.