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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!

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.

Tuesday September 29th at 7:30pm

Hyde Observatory
Meetings are open to the public.

September Meeting

Longtime club member Jack Dunn presents via Zoom a personal look at Jack Horkheimer, the colorful host of PBS’s “Star Gazer,” originally “Star Hustler.” Drawing on their friendship and experiences in the planetarium world, Dunn will share stories behind Horkheimer’s memorable television persona and his passion for bringing astronomy to the public. The program includes restored video clips from Horkheimer’s talk at the 1993 MSRAL convention in Lincoln, offering a glimpse of the writer, producer, and promoter behind the familiar face.

Tuesday, October 27th, 7:30pm

Branched Oak Observatory
Meetings are open to the public.

October Meeting

To be announced.

Tuesday, November 24th, 7:30pm

Hyde Observatory
Open to the public.

November Meeting

To be announced.