Central Maine Astronomical Society
An amateur astronomy club
SUDDEN CHANGE: BUSINESS MEETING POSTPONED; STAR PARTY MOVED With apologies for the omissions suggesting something were brewing, and for the sudden notice now, the business meeting originally set for tomorrow night (Saturday, April 30, 2016) is postponed, and the star party is moved to DRA. Sorry; it turns out that Colin will unable to attend, … Read more
Jacob Gerritsen, host of Galaxy Quest Observatory, remains a committed member of CMAS and a true enthusiast of astronomy; yet, due to welcome if somewhat erratic changes in his schedule, we have had to re-think how we plan for star parties at Galaxy Quest. In short, he can plan for star parties maybe a month … Read more
Having been unable to see Aldebaran in the clear sky through any of my optics all day, and with clouds rolling in from the West, Bridgit and I decided not to alter prior plans in the hope of seeing the likely invisible. We would head out for the evening, but stop briefly along the way, … Read more