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A new tutorial titled, "Astronomical Magnitudes" by Mike Luciuk has been added. Click Tutorials & More at left. RAS 11/21/2008

A new section has been added to the website. Click Operations at left to find useful documents and guides applicable to our club. RAS 10/26/2008

The September 2008 issue of the Asterism is now online. Click Newsletter at left. RAS 09/18/2008

Mike Luciuk has contributed a very comprehensive article titled "Astronomy and Particle Physics" which is now online. Click Tutorials & More at left. Scroll down to "THE BIG PICTURE" section in Tutorials. RAS 08/29/2008

AAI members may vote in photo contest. Click Photo Contest at left for details. RAS 08/19/2008

Uploaded an essay by Dr. Lew in remembrance of Frank Biribauer. Click Special Notice at left. RAS 08/02/2008

Added link to Taki's Online Star Atlas of stars and deep space objects down to magnitude 8.5. Click Other Links at left. Then click Data and Reference Sites. RAS 06/13/2008

Posted announcement about Astronomy Day to be observed on May 10th. Click Special Notice at left. RAS 04/14/2008

Posted the obituary notice for Dave Kuchinsky which appeared in the Home News Tribune Online on April 10, 2008. Click Special Notice at left. RAS 04/11/2008

Posted a notice about the passing of Dave Kuchinsky. Click Special Notice at left. RAS 04/08/2008

The public meeting at Sperry on Friday, February 22 is cancelled because of inclement weather. RAS 02/22/2008

Contrary to earlier indications, the weather forecast now gives us hope of observing the total lunar eclipse, therefore, the public open house event will go on as originally scheduled. Click Special Notice at left. RAS 02/20/2008

The bleak weather forecast for Wednesday, February 20th has made it necessary to cancel the public lunar eclipse talk and the public viewing. RAS 02/19/2008

A decision about modifying or cancelling the public open house during the total lunar eclipse will be posted no later than 11pm on Tuesday February 19th. Click Special Notice at left to see the decision. RAS 02/18/2008

Posted notice about the demise and memorial service for AAI Life Member Julius Zsako. Click Special Notice at left. RAS 02/02/2008

Posted winners of free drawings for six telescopes. Click Special Notice at left. RAS 01/21/2008

January Asterism is online. Click Newsletter at left. RAS 1/14/2008

Updated Research Report from Clif Ashcraft on Mars Web Cam Imaging. See Latest Research Committee Reports. EdC 12/28/2007

Posted  Comet Holmes image by Clif Ashcraft. See Club Activities > Standing Committees > Photography. EdC 12/28/2007



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