Business Meeting, Election of Officers, and Star Party

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  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

Transit of Mercury

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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

Good Weather for a Double Cluster of Star Parties

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As of Friday night, the weather looks good for Saturday night’s two star parties. Remember, CMASians have *two* choices for this month’s star party. Join us at Galaxy Quest in Lincolnville for a traditional CMAS star party, featuring the Big Dob and drive-in access; or, join us at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson, to … Read more