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Amateur Astronomy: The Universe at your Fingertips

Would you like to take a trip to some of the most exotic and beautiful places in deep space without leaving the safety of Earth? Just imagine, exploring the surface of the moon, watching the weather on Jupiter, peeking into a stellar nursery, or gazing into the heart of a giant spiral galaxy. Amateur Astronomy delivers just that and much more!

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Upcoming Meetings

Unless otherwise noted, PAC meetings are held at Hyde Memorial Observatory in Holmes Park South on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.

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Tuesday, October 28th, 7:30pm

Branched Oak Observatory
Meetings are open to the public.

October Meeting

Program: “Cartography of Extraterrestrial Objects, a Mapping Tour of our Solar System”, by Amos Sobotka. This program will cover a brief history of mapping our nearest neighbors, the science of mapping extraterrestrial objects by various means, and a tour of our planets and moons.

Please NOTE this meeting will be held at Branched Oak Observatory instead of Hyde Observatory.

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Tuesday November 25th at 7:30pm

Hyde Observatory
Meetings are open to the public.

November Meeting

If you’re considering buying a telescope for a family member for Christmas, the Prairie Astronomy Club will offer assistance with a session on “how to buy a telescope” at the November meeting. Experienced amateur astronomers will talk about how to select a telescope and what to look for when making your purchasing decision.