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- September 14, 2024
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NASA International Observe the Moon Night
September 14, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Kellogg-Hubbard Library, 135 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602, USANASA International Observe The Moon Night
The VAS is coordinating with the Montpelier Library to participate in the International Observe the Moon Night.
https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/about/overview/
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- September 27, 2024
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Observing at the Hinesburg Site
September 27, 2024 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.
Gate opens 7:15 PM. Observing starts about 8:00 PM Sunset 6:35 PM. Full darkness 8:15 PM.Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- September 28, 2024
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Rain Date-Observing at the Hinesburg Site
September 28, 2024 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Rain Date Only
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net. Deep Sky Gate opens 7:15 PM. Observing starts about 8:00 PM Sunset 6:35 PM. Full darkness 8:15 PM.Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 4, 2024
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Observing at the Hinesburg Site
October 4, 2024 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Gate opens 7:15 PM. Observing starts about 8:00 PM Sunset 6:25 PM. Full darkness 8:15 PM.
Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 5, 2024
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Rain Date-Observing at the Hinesburg Site
October 5, 2024 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Rain Date Only
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Gate opens 7:15 PM. Observing starts about 8:00 PM Sunset 6:25 PM. Full darkness 8:15 PM.
Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 7, 2024
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VAS Monthly Meeting
October 7, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USAFree and Open to the Public
In-person and via Zoom
The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.
Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COMVAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link
If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. To download the Zoom application go to Zoom.us. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link.PRESENTATION:
Delineation of a Marvelous New Blazing Star
By Lawrence GarrettTime travel back to the the days when Astronomy, Theology, and Astrology walked hand and hand together, with today's views of year's long past.
Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month by Terri Zittritsch.
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- October 14, 2024
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Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas at the Hinesburg Site
October 14, 2024 6:15 pm - October 20, 2024 10:15 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Observing Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas (C/2023 A4)
October 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
(1 or more of these dates depending on the weather and the availability of members to open the gate)
Gate opens 6:15 PM. Get there early. No dilly-dallying on getting to the site for this event! This comet will not wait for you!! It will start disappearing below the tree tops in the west about 7:30 on the 14th. And only about 15 minutes later each following night (about 9 PM by the 20th).Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 15, 2024
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Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas at the Hinesburg Site
October 14, 2024 6:15 pm - October 20, 2024 10:15 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Observing Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas (C/2023 A4)
October 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
(1 or more of these dates depending on the weather and the availability of members to open the gate)
Gate opens 6:15 PM. Get there early. No dilly-dallying on getting to the site for this event! This comet will not wait for you!! It will start disappearing below the tree tops in the west about 7:30 on the 14th. And only about 15 minutes later each following night (about 9 PM by the 20th).Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 16, 2024
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Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas at the Hinesburg Site
October 14, 2024 6:15 pm - October 20, 2024 10:15 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Observing Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas (C/2023 A4)
October 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
(1 or more of these dates depending on the weather and the availability of members to open the gate)
Gate opens 6:15 PM. Get there early. No dilly-dallying on getting to the site for this event! This comet will not wait for you!! It will start disappearing below the tree tops in the west about 7:30 on the 14th. And only about 15 minutes later each following night (about 9 PM by the 20th).Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 17, 2024
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Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas at the Hinesburg Site
October 14, 2024 6:15 pm - October 20, 2024 10:15 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Observing Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas (C/2023 A4)
October 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
(1 or more of these dates depending on the weather and the availability of members to open the gate)
Gate opens 6:15 PM. Get there early. No dilly-dallying on getting to the site for this event! This comet will not wait for you!! It will start disappearing below the tree tops in the west about 7:30 on the 14th. And only about 15 minutes later each following night (about 9 PM by the 20th).Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 18, 2024
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Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas at the Hinesburg Site
October 14, 2024 6:15 pm - October 20, 2024 10:15 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Observing Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas (C/2023 A4)
October 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
(1 or more of these dates depending on the weather and the availability of members to open the gate)
Gate opens 6:15 PM. Get there early. No dilly-dallying on getting to the site for this event! This comet will not wait for you!! It will start disappearing below the tree tops in the west about 7:30 on the 14th. And only about 15 minutes later each following night (about 9 PM by the 20th).Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 19, 2024
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Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas at the Hinesburg Site
October 14, 2024 6:15 pm - October 20, 2024 10:15 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Observing Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas (C/2023 A4)
October 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
(1 or more of these dates depending on the weather and the availability of members to open the gate)
Gate opens 6:15 PM. Get there early. No dilly-dallying on getting to the site for this event! This comet will not wait for you!! It will start disappearing below the tree tops in the west about 7:30 on the 14th. And only about 15 minutes later each following night (about 9 PM by the 20th).Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 20, 2024
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Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas at the Hinesburg Site
October 14, 2024 6:15 pm - October 20, 2024 10:15 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Observing Comet Tsuchinchan-Atlas (C/2023 A4)
October 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
(1 or more of these dates depending on the weather and the availability of members to open the gate)
Gate opens 6:15 PM. Get there early. No dilly-dallying on getting to the site for this event! This comet will not wait for you!! It will start disappearing below the tree tops in the west about 7:30 on the 14th. And only about 15 minutes later each following night (about 9 PM by the 20th).Contact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- October 23, 2024
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Star Gazing at Richmond Public Library
October 23, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
(Rain Date Only)
Public Star Gazing Event at Richmond Public LibraryCo-sponsored by the Richmond Public Library and the Vermont Astronomical Society
Viewing of planets and deep sky objects starts at dusk (about 7PM but watch for updates to the starting time)
Contact Suzanne Krohn at the library or Terri of VAS at theresamarie11@gmail.com
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- November 1, 2024
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Observing at the Hinesburg Site
November 1, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Rain date, November 2
Deep Sky ObservingContact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- November 4, 2024
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VAS Monthly Meeting
November 4, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USAFree and Open to the Public
In-person and via Zoom
The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.
Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COMVAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link
If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. To download the Zoom application go to Zoom.us. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link.PRESENTATION:
Astronomy “Travel Packs”
By Several VAS MembersThis subject was suggested by Eben Gay who his self has a couple astronomy backpacks that he uses. One for general observing with eyepieces, red lights, cables, etc. Another is a computer backpack for astro-imaging (imaging laptop, cables, power brick). In addition he has a camera bag, power source (12 V DC and 120 V AC), tripod, counterweights, scope, table and chair. He is interested in seeing what other members do in this regard.
We have a number other members who have offered to share their “travel pack” ideas. Some may be short distance travel packs, as in backyard travel.
Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month by Terri Zittritsch.
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- November 22, 2024
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Observing at the Hinesburg Site
November 22, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Member and Invited Guests Observing at the Hinesburg Site
If you would like to be invited just email me. We are having problems with our email so email me directly at paulwaav@together.net.Rain date, November 23
Deep Sky ObservingContact Paul Walker via: info@vtastro.org
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- December 2, 2024
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VAS Monthly Meeting
December 2, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USAFree and Open to the Public
In-person and via Zoom
The in-person will be at the Brownell Library on 2A near 5-Corners in Essex Junction.
Ask for the Zoom link from paulwaav@together.net or theresamarie11@GMAIL.COMVAS Members will be emailed the Zoom link
If you attend via Zoom please get on-line before 7:30. To download the Zoom application go to Zoom.us. If you don't have Zoom installed, the application will automatically download and install when you click the meeting link.PRESENTATION:
Observing the Bright Solar System Objects During the Winter – Spring of 2025
By Gary T. NowakOver the past few months there have not been many bright solar system objects that have been in a favorable position for observing. That all changes as we enter into the new year of 2025. During the first two seasons of 2025, there will be 4 bright solar system objects which will be favorably placed in our evening skies. These 4 objects will have a very high altitude in the sky which could yield some excellent views.
The presenter will do a brief review of the “Why’s” of Lunar and Planetary observing. There will be a short segment on what size aperture works well for a good lunar and planetary telescope in our viewing area.
In the 2nd part of the presentation, the presenter will count down the bright solar system objects to the presenter’s top pick of the seasons. Each object listed will have information on its observable features.Following the main presentation, our recurring monthly presentations will include Constellation of the Month by Terri Zittritsch.
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