All events are free and open to the public. Outdoor events are subject to cancellation or postponement due to to weather–check our Facebook or Twitter feed to get the latest scheduling updates.
OCCURRED LAST FRIDAY SO THIS NO OBSERVING TONIGHT
Hosted by Ilsley Public Library
RAIN DATE ONLY
Viewing Moon & Jupiter (Jupiter, Saturn on the 19th).
Location:
80 Mary Hogan Drive, Middlebury, VT
At the main baseball diamond (NW corner) in the ball field just North of Mary Johnson Elementary School.
Put on by Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main Street, Middlebury, VT, Chris Kirby, (802-388-4095), chris.kirby@ilsleypubliclibrary.org.
VAS coordinators, Joe Comeau, jkcomeau@hotmail.com 802-769-267
Paul Walker, paulwaav@together.net 802-388-4220
Hubbardton Family Fun Afternoon & Evening (ending with fireworks) - 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 - Hubbardton Battlefield, Event begins at 4:00 PM (Moon rises 10:47 PM)
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
Champlain Region Model Rocket Club rocket launch. Dependent on the weather. Off Maquam Shore Road, in St. Albans, VT. See Launch Schedule on crmrc.org for detailed directions to launch fields, weather updates (cancellation notice). VAS plans to have some telescopes there for viewing the Moon.
Public Outreach, Castleton University (Concert Series Tuesday, 5th of 7)(Moon no problem)
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
At the HOS (Hinesburg Observing Site). ONE of 2 nights only, either Friday or Saturday depending on the weather. Gate opens 8:30 PM. Full darkness 10:10 PM. Deep Sky observing.
Contact info@vtastro.org
GMA Members Only, Hubbardton Battlefield.
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
At the HOS (Hinesburg Observing Site). ONE of 2 nights only, either Friday or Saturday depending on the weather. Gate opens 8:30 PM. Full darkness 10:10 PM. Deep Sky observing.
Contact info@vtastro.org
VAS is helping with Solar System Walk.
Contact:
Moretown Memorial Library, 802-496-9728, moretownlibrary.com.
VAS coordinator, Joel Greene, joelmgreene1@gmail.com. Or email info@vtastro.org
Monday, July 29, 3 PM
Rain Date July 30, .
Location: Burnham Memorial Library, 898 Main St., Colchester, VT, (802-264-5668).
VAS coordinator, Joe Comeau , jkcomeau@hotmail.com 802-769-267.
Public Outreach, Castleton University (Concert Series Tuesday, 6th of 7)(Moon no problem)
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
Normal attendance and Convention Registration is for Friday - Sunday morning. Thursday entry requires an Early Entry Permit ($10 additional cost), that you get a Convention Registration and that you register on-line no later than July 28.
The 84th Convention of Amateur Telescope Makers on Breezy Hill in Springfield, Vermont, will be held Thursday through Sunday, August 1-4, 2019.
See stellafane.org for more info and registration.
Normal attendance and Convention Registration is for Friday - Sunday morning. Thursday entry requires an Early Entry Permit ($10 additional cost), that you get a Convention Registration and that you register on-line no later than July 28.
The 84th Convention of Amateur Telescope Makers on Breezy Hill in Springfield, Vermont, will be held Thursday through Sunday, August 1-4, 2019.
See stellafane.org for more info and registration.
Normal attendance and Convention Registration is for Friday - Sunday morning. Thursday entry requires an Early Entry Permit ($10 additional cost), that you get a Convention Registration and that you register on-line no later than July 28.
The 84th Convention of Amateur Telescope Makers on Breezy Hill in Springfield, Vermont, will be held Thursday through Sunday, August 1-4, 2019.
See stellafane.org for more info and registration.
Free and Open to the Public
3 min-talks
Winter Star Party
By Terri Zittrisch
Terri will talk about one of premier (for us Northerners) star parties that occurs during the winter. No need to put on your winter coat for this one as it is located in the Florida Keys.
The latest from the EHT (Event Horizon Telescope)
By John Pacanzi & Steve Lupo
We will talk about what EHT is and what the latest News has is. Pictures and Videos of it's latest results. The first picture of a black hole opens a new era of astrophysics.
The Texas Star Party
By Steve Grimsley
The visual theme of the 2019 observers list were galaxy groups. The challenge was to spot a faint galaxy near a brighter one. We had five nights of clear enough weather for observing three of which were good for deep sky imaging. I captured six of these galaxy groups at prime focus through my telescope. There are many stories to tell about these objects.
Below is one of the groups Steve imaged.
Public Outreach, Castleton University (Concert Series Tuesday, Last of 7)(Moon sets 11:39 PM)
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
Public Outreach, Hubbardton Battlefield Moon and planet viewing night. Night sky viewing begins about 8:30 PM.
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
Viewing Full Moon & planets.
Rain Date Aug. 23 (deep sky & planet viewing ).
Time: TBD (check back for updates).
Location: Ainsworth Library, 2338 Vermont Route 14, Williamstown, VT,
Library Contact: Elizabeth Malone, (802) 433-5887, tibs.malone@gmail.com.
VAS coordinator: Joel Greene, joelmgreene1@gmail.com. Or email info@vtastro.org
Deep sky & planet viewing
This is the Rain Date only
Time: TBD (check back for updates).
Location: Ainsworth Library, 2338 Vermont Route 14, Williamstown, VT,
Library Contact: Elizabeth Malone, (802) 433-5887, tibs.malone@gmail.com.
VAS coordinator: Joel Greene, joelmgreene1@gmail.com. Or email info@vtastro.org
At the HOS (Hinesburg Observing Site). ONE of 2 nights only, either Friday or Saturday depending on the weather. Gate opens 7:45 PM, full darkness 9:20 PM. Deep Sky observing.
We may consider having a potluck dinner/picnic before observing starts, let us know what you think.
Contact info@vtastro.org
At the HOS (Hinesburg Observing Site). ONE of 2 nights only, either Friday or Saturday depending on the weather. Gate opens 7:45 PM, full darkness 9:20 PM. Deep Sky observing.
We may consider having a potluck dinner/picnic before observing starts, let us know what you think.
Contact info@vtastro.org
Solar viewing at Burlington Farmers Market.
VAS coordinator, Joel Greene, joelmgreene1@gmail.com. Or email info@vtastro.org
GMA Members Only, Hubbardton Battlefield.
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
Public Outreach, Hubbardton Battlefield Astronomy Night, sky viewing begins at 8:00 PM.
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
Solar viewing at Burlington Farmers Market.
VAS coordinator, Joel Greene, joelmgreene1@gmail.com. Or email info@vtastro.org
Orwell Star Party & Observatory Visit (GMA assisting)(Moon rises 10:30 PM)
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
GMA Members Only, Hubbardton Battlefield.
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com
Rain Date Oct. 11
Viewing Jupiter, Saturn & the Moon.
Location: Waterbury Recreation Field just South of the library.
Contact: Waterbury Public Library, 28 North Main Street, Suite 2, Waterbury, VT. Judi Byron, (802) 244-7036. VAS coordinator, Joe Comeau, jkcomeau@hotmail.com 802-769-267. Or email info@vtastro.org
Rain Date Only
Viewing Jupiter, Saturn & the Moon.
Location: Waterbury Recreation Field just South of the library.
Contact: Waterbury Public Library, 28 North Main Street, Suite 2, Waterbury, VT. Judi Byron, (802) 244-7036. VAS coordinator, Joe Comeau, jkcomeau@hotmail.com 802-769-267. Or email info@vtastro.org
Public Outreach, Homecoming & Family Weekend, Castleton University (Moon rises 10:01 PM)
Contact Ron Lewis for info
802-779-5913 (cell)
802-247-5913 (home)
vtpoet@gmail.com