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    Saturday, April 9, 2016, 8:30pm Galaxy Quest Observatory, Lincolnville Jacob Gerritsen, Host To celebrate his retirement from the Treasurership (see below), and because he loves astronomy as much as ever, Jacob hosts another star party at Galaxy Quest. Last month’s didn’t count. Rain blocked the first attempt. The seeing at the second was … Read more

  Saturday, April 30, 2016 Business Meeting, 7:30pm; Star Party follows, 9:30pm Brower Observatory, North Whitefield Because this is a business meeting, we shall meet regardless of the weather. At Jacob’s request, via an emergency appointment after many years of service, Brian Murphy is now serving as Acting Treasurer. Your President recommends formally electing Brian … Read more

Monday, May 9, 2016, 6:45am to 2:45pm Location to be Decided Mercury passes across the face of the sun about once every eight years. Maine’s weather forces us to cancel half of our star parties, and not every transit is visible from here, so the opportunity to see this occurs less often than once every … Read more