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Amateur Astronomy: The Universe at your Fingertips

Would you like to take a trip to some of the most exotic and beautiful places in deep space without leaving the safety of Earth? Just imagine, exploring the surface of the moon, watching the weather on Jupiter, peeking into a stellar nursery, or gazing into the heart of a giant spiral galaxy. Amateur Astronomy delivers just that and much more!

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Upcoming Meetings

Unless otherwise noted, PAC meetings are held at Hyde Memorial Observatory in Holmes Park South on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.

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Tuesday August 26th at 7:30pm

Hyde Observatory
Meetings are open to the public.

August Meeting

For this month’s program: Dave Knisely will review his most recent tour of the Kansas Cosmosphere, after their recent renovation.

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Tuesday, September 30th, 7:30pm

Hyde Observatory
Open to the public.

September Meeting

Program: Russ Genzmer will discuss developments on Remote Astronomy (remote telescope hosting).

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Tuesday, October 28th, 7:30pm

Hyde Observatory
Meetings are open to the public.

October Meeting

Program: Amos Sobotka will talk about current techniques for mapping planetary surfaces, including, Earth, the Moon, etc.