The New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA) is planning an Open House and Astronomy Flea-market on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the their observatory in High Bridge, NJ.  Hours are: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  Tours of the observatory, solar observing, door prizes, raffle and food will be available onsite.  For flea-market sellers, limited tables/chairs are available (first come/first served).  For Sellers, there is a $20 registration fee (refundable at end of event).

 More information and registration details on the flea-market are available at: https://awnj48.wixsite.com/njaa or by emailing events@njaa.org.

If you could please announce/post this event to your club membership as soon as possible, we would really appreciate it!

Come enjoy a day of astronomy, buying & selling. Buy that difficult to find scope/eyepiece/mount you've been looking for.  We look forward to seeing you at the observatory!

General information about the NJAA may be found here: http://www.njaa.org/

 
Michael Franzyshen

New Jersey Astronomical Association

 

Delmarva Star Gazers will host the workshop Thursday March 16 through Sunday March 19, 2017, at the Redden State Forest Lodge, Georgetown, DE, USA. The purpose of the Workshop is to introduce proven successful mirror making techniques and practices to those wishing to make their own mirrors. Special emphasis will be placed on successfully figuring the mirror. All mirror-making materials will be furnished and expert mirror makers will be available to guide each person?s activities. Those with mirrors requiring polishing and figuring are also welcome. Register before January 15th, 2017 if you need to buy glass. Registration ends on January 30th if you have your own glass. Please visit our website at delmarvastargazers.org for more information.

The Newark Museum's Dreyfuss Planetarium will begin is summer schedule on June 24, 2015. Through August 16 the planetarium will run programs at 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. See the website for details & descriptions of shows. Admission $5 Adults, $3 kids.

Mid-Atlantic Mirror Making Seminar #13 Announcement Delmarva Star Gazers will host the Thirteenth Mid-Atlantic Mirror Making Seminar March 21 through March 24, 2013, at the Mallard Lodge, Smyrna, DE. Mirror makers and other attendees should check into the Lodge before 11:00 AM Thursday, Mar 21. Activities begin at Noon, March 21, 2011. The Lodge will open on Wednesday afternoon, Mar 20, for long distance travelers who wish to stay in the Lodge Wednesday night. The purpose of the Seminar is to introduce proven successful mirror making techniques and practices to those wishing to make their own mirrors. Special emphasis will be placed on successfully figuring the mirror. All mirror-making materials will be furnished and expert mirror makers will be available to guide each person?s activities. We will begin with 6? F-8, 8? F-6, 10? F- 6, and 12.5? F6 mirrors and tools with diamond generated curves; ready for 220 grit. Successful mirror makers will leave the Seminar with a fine-figured mirror ready for aluminizing. They will also have the skills, knowledge and confidence to repeat the process as desired. Although our purpose is to ensure each mirror maker is successful, there is no guarantee of results. Some mirror makers prefer to bring their previously started mirror projects that need some special TLC to turn them into fine optics. We encourage you to bring your project mirrors?up to 13?. Larger mirrors may be OK depending on specifics?but, please be aware that large mirrors may require more time and attention than are available in this environment. Mirror grinding, polishing, figuring and testing assistance will be provided by Steve Swayze, (Swayze Optical), David Groski (several Stellafane 1st Place Optics awards), Dr. Bill Hanagan, DAS, Dick Parker (Stellafane mirror makers) and several experienced mirror makers from Delmarva Star Gazers. Mirror making stations are on a first come, first served basis. Non-mirror makers are encouraged to attend; to watch the process, to learn, to ?get glasspushin? fever?, and to participate in other planned activities Mallard Lodge can comfortably accommodate 25-30 people overnight; sleeping rooms and bunks are dormitory style with common bathroom facilities. We can accommodate ladies and gentlemen due to the multi-room layout. Please be aware this is a NATURE FACILITY, not the Hilton. You will need to bring your own towels, blankets/sleeping bags, pillows, and toiletries. If attendees exceed the bunk capacity there is ample room for air mattresses (we will have a few to lend if necessary). Accommodations are available on a first come, first served basis. All meals will (Thursday thru Sunday) be provided by the Star Gazers. Fact: Delmarva Star Gazers like to eat? so bring your appetite. Registration: all mirror makers and attendees are asked to register by January 15, 2012, to provide sufficient lead-time for ordering supplies. Please note: the mirror and tool fabrication and delivery normally takes 1 or more months from date of order. Full payment must accompany the registration. Since a large percentage of your registration fees are used to order your materials there will be no refunds, but substitutions are O.K. should you become unable to attend. All we ask is that you arrange for someone to take your place and let us know about the switch ? financial arrangements are your responsibility. Come and join us; we look forward to your company. Contact Don Surles, 514 Marilyn Road, Smyrna, DE 19977, phone 302-653-9445, email don.surles@verizon.net, or visit our web site at www.delmarvastargazers.org for additional information.

MMM#12 is a weekend of amateur mirror making sponsored by Delmarva Star Gazers. The goal is to complete a finely-figured newtonian primary mirror. Prior experience is not required...we have several experienced and successful mirror makers to guide each participant thru the mirror making process. Come and join us for a great weekend of mirror making activities. See our website (http://www.delmarvastargazers.org/) for details. See you in March! Don...

Mid-Atlantic Mirror Making Seminar #11 Delmarva Star Gazers will host the Eleventh Mid-Atlantic Mirror Making Seminar March 11 through March 13, 2011, at the Mallard Lodge, Smyrna, DE. Mirror makers and other attendees should check into the Lodge before 11:00 AM. Activities begin at Noon, March 11, 2011. The purpose of the Seminar is to introduce proven successful mirror making techniques and practices to those wishing to make their own mirrors. Special emphasis will be placed on successfully figuring the mirror. All mirror-making materials will be furnished and expert mirror makers will be available to guide each persons activities. We will begin with 6 F-8, 8 F-6, 10 F-6, and 12.5 F6 mirrors and tools with diamond generated curves; ready for 220 grit. Successful mirror makers will leave the Seminar with a fine-figured mirror ready for aluminizing. They will also have the skills, knowledge and confidence to repeat the process as desired. Although our purpose is to ensure each mirror maker is successful, there is no guarantee of results. Some mirror makers prefer to bring their previously started mirror projects that need some special TLC to turn them into fine optics. We encourage you to bring your project mirrorsup to 13. Larger mirrors may be OK depending on specificsbut, please be aware that large mirrors may require more time and attention than are available in this environment. Mirror grinding, polishing, figuring and testing assistance will be provided by Steve Swayze, (Swayze Optical), David Groski (several Stellafane 1st Place Optics awards), Dr. Bill Hanagan, DAS, Dick Parker (Stellafane mirror makers) and several experienced mirror makers from Delmarva Star Gazers. Mirror making stations are on a first come, first served basis. Non-mirror makers are encouraged to attend; to watch the process, to learn, to get glasspushin fever, and to participate in other planned activities Mallard Lodge can comfortably accommodate 25-30 people overnight; sleeping rooms and bunks are dormitory style with common bathroom facilities. We can accommodate ladies and gentlemen due to the multi-room layout. Please be aware this is a NATURE FACILITY, not the Hilton. You will need to bring your own towels, blankets/sleeping bags, pillows, and toiletries. If attendees exceed the bunk capacity there is ample room for air mattresses (we will have a few to lend if necessary). Accommodations are available on a first come, first served basis. All meals will be provided by the Star Gazers. Fact: Delmarva Star Gazers like to eat so bring your appetite. Registration: all mirror makers and attendees are asked to register by January 15, 2011, to provide sufficient lead-time for ordering supplies. Please note: the mirror and tool fabrication and delivery normally takes 1 or more months from date of order. Full payment must accompany the registration. Since a large percentage of your registration fees are used to order your materials there will be no refunds, but substitutions are O.K. should you become unable to attend. All we ask is that you arrange for someone to take your place and let us know about the switch financial arrangements are your responsibility. Come and join us; we look forward to your company. Contact Don Surles, 514 Marilyn Road, Smyrna, DE 19977, phone 302-653-9445, email don.surles@verizon.net, or visit our web site at www.delmarvastargazers.org for additional information.

The Olympic Astronomical Society will hold an Astronomy day event at the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale, WA. There will be telescopes, static displays and a planetarium sponsored by Digitalis Corporation. Come find the answers to your astronomy questions by talking with our amateur astronomers. If the weather permits, we will take a look at the night sky with telescopes

See the Calendar link at the top of the Texas Astronomical Society main web site page- for May 2nd Where- Russell Planetarium Time: 2pm-10pm

Delmarva Star Gazers will host the Ninth Mid-Atlantic Mirror Making Seminar March 20 through March 22, 2009, at the Mallard Lodge, Smyrna, DE. Mirror makers and other attendees should check into the Lodge before 11:00 AM. Activities begin at Noon, March 20, 2009. The purpose of the Seminar is to introduce proven successful mirror making techniques and practices to those wishing to make their own mirrors. Special emphasis will be placed on successfully figuring the mirror. All mirror-making materials will be furnished and expert mirror makers will be available to guide each person’s activities. We will begin with 6” F-8, 8” F-6, and 10” F-6 mirrors and tools with diamond generated curves; ready for 220 grit. Successful mirror makers will leave the Seminar with a fine-figured mirror ready for aluminizing. They will also have the skills, knowledge and confidence to repeat the process as desired. Although our purpose is to ensure each mirror maker is successful, there is no guarantee of results. Some mirror makers prefer to bring their previously started mirror projects that need some special TLC to turn them into fine optics. We encourage you to bring your project mirrors…up to 13”. Larger mirrors may be OK depending on specifics…but, please be aware that large mirrors may require more time and attention than are available in this environment. Mirror grinding, polishing, figuring and testing assistance will be provided by Steve Swayze, (Swayze Optical), David Groski (several Stellafane 1st Place Optics awards), Dr. Bill Hanagan, DAS, and several experienced mirror makers from Delmarva Star Gazers....

The Dreyfuss Planetarium will present shows on the hour from 11:00am - 4:00 pm from Dec. 26 - 31.