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By popular request, CMAS now has a Facebook Group. To join, simply search Facebook for “Central Maine Astronomical Society,” or follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/475695055925182/ The Facebook Group will allow CMAS to network with a large cadre of like-minded people, attracting both guests to our star parties and new, permanent members. That’s the power of Facebook’s … Read more

Whatever the weather, join us tonight, Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Brower Observatory, at 6:00pm. If it’s clear, we’ll have a star party. If not, we’ll retire indoors next to the wood stove, to discuss all things astronomical. To start the conversation, Brian Murphy will discuss his 60mm Lundt Hydrogen-Alpha solar telescope with the double-stack … Read more

Finally, the clear, steady, winter nights that are so ideal for star parties! Join us at Brower Observatory this Saturday, January 2, 2016, at 6:00pm. No mosquitos, guaranteed! Besides, the Earth will be at perihelion that night, its closest approach to the Sun of the year, so it should be warm, right? See you at: … Read more