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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, February 24th, 7:30pm

Hyde Observatory
Meetings are open to the public.

February Meeting

Did somebody recently get a new telescope? Maybe there is one already hanging about, waiting to be set up?

We can help! Your friendly local Prairie Astronomy Club members are here to assist. Our February meeting program is ‘How to Use Your Telescope’, with plenty of members present to assist you in getting your gear in order.

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Tuesday March 31st at 7:30pm

Hyde Observatory
Meetings are open to the public.

March Meeting

Program: Astronomical League Observing Programs

Jim Kvasnicka will be looking at the many different observing programs offered through the Astronomical League that PAC members can do. There are observing programs designed for the beginner just starting and those with years of observing experience. He will do an overview of the different observing programs and what is required to start an observing program.