Club News

  The clear sky chart looks promising this evening and the winds are predicted to moderate but maintain enough of a breeze to keep the mosquitos away. Feel free to come early if you need to set up (7:30pm). We should be able to see the bright planets sometime around 9:00pm, but astronomical darkness for … Read more

The work day at Brower Observatory is especially important. Our observatory needs maintenance. It is no longer completely watertight, but seeps in rain and snowmelt. To fix it before it outright leaks, we’ll be replacing the roofing shingles, fixing flashings in the walls and dome, and installing a new door. Please help us on Saturday, … Read more

Below is a list of the dates for CMAS’s star parties through March, 2017. They are presented in sets of two. The first date in each set is the intended date for the star party; the second is the rain date. These are the Saturdays before and after the new moons, timed to avoid interference … Read more