Maine Center for Disease Control has asked CMAS to match what is requested of astronomy clubs, planetariums, and observatories nationwide, by continuing to not host its traditional star parties, due to the risks inherent when people share eyepieces. I call CDC occasionally, to stay up-to-date and to separate any personal concerns I may have about…
CMAS’s full board has not approved tonight’s star party at Foss Hill (Saturday, June 13, 2020). CMAS can not host official star parties without first implementing protocols to inform members and guests about the risk of sharing telescopes, and to protect the well-being of those who respond to our invitations. In the dark, accidental contact…
With forecasts calling for thick clouds, CMAS is postponing the star party at Brower Observatory originally scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, March 14, 2020). Looking ahead, after consultation with the board, CMAS is further postponing all star parties until further notice, due to the Coronavirus. With all the cancellations statewide, nationwide, and worldwide, it seems right…
