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Title of talk: |
"Charting your way through the Universe"
plus
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"Report from
NEAF!"
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Presented by: |
Dave Jessie, ACA member
& Past President |
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Sponsored by: |
The Astronomy Club of Akron |
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Where? |
KIWANIS CIVIC CENTER
725 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH 44319
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When? |
Friday, April 23, 2010 at 8:00PM |
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Who can attend? |
Anyone!
Absolutely
free and open to
the public |
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Abstract:
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Are you lost trying
to find one of the Messier objects? Have you ever tried to use a
star chart and can't figure out how in the world they work? Do you
have a computerized telescope that won't find anything because the alignment process
wants you to point to a star you've never heard of? Hopefully, we'll
learn how to handle all these problems using simple tools many of you
now have or can acquire inexpensively. Additionally, computer
software to aid in your quest will be discussed and reviewed.
Additionally, Dave has recently returned
from a fabulous weekend at NEAF (North East Astronomy Forum) along with
four other ACA members and will be discussing/showing new products soon
to hit the market.
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Bio: |
Dave has been stargazing
since 1957 at the age of 8 and acquired his first serious telescope, an
Edmund 4.25" Palomar Jr. reflector, in 1961. Dave joined the ACA in 1992
and has held several offices in the Club. He greatly enjoys
outreach activities including Club events and the Wonders of the Night
Sky public observing events he has conducted for the City of Stow's
Parks and Recreation Department for the past fifteen years. |
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